Infrastructure
'Auckland is falling behind': Deloitte CEO says after survey
The countries biggest city is not performing on the global stage like it should, a new survey by Deloitte shows. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 5 May 2025
In today's episode, Police believe a shooting in Gisborne on Saturday night was gang-related, nearly 300 people are still without power across the capital, a small ceremony has taken place in the… Audio
Taranaki councils seek feedback on combined water proposal
The New Plymouth, Stratford and South Taranaki councils want to form a single council-controlled organisation to handle water deliver across their regions.
Nearly 300 still without power in Wellington after storms
Nearly 300 people are still without power across the capital, four days after 150 kilometre winds battered the region. Utility Disputes Commissioner Neil Mallon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 5 May 2025
In today's episode, Australians have re-elected Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese as their country's Prime Minister, Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced the navy will replace its fleet of… Audio
Council criticised for management of Lake Ellesmere during storm
The Canterbury Regional Council is being criticised for its management of Lake Ellesmere, with residents frustrated the lake was not opened to the sea before last week's storm. Environment… Audio
Wellington Electricity on power outage
Many Wellington residents are angry that Wellington Electricity has kept them in the dark, both in terms of power and information. Chief executive Greg Skelton spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Some Wellington residents still without power after storm
Some Wellington residents have spent three to four days without power in the aftermath of the recent storm. Brooklyn resident Sean Keaney, who has been powerless since Thursday night, spoke to Alexa… Audio
Platform above Fiordland's Marian Creek track being rebuilt
It comes after 10yo Australian girl Tegan Chen died after slipping on rocks into Marian Creek in January 2024.
Broken wastewater pipe causes sinkhole
The council says contractors have secured the site and wastewater is being redirected to a nearby pump station.
Nuclear energy focal point of Aus election
Energy security is shaping up as one of the most controversial issues in the Australian Federal Election, with the Coalition proposing a radical plan for Australia to go Nuclear. Morning Report's… Audio
Minister for Rail Winston Peters on retiring Aratere ferry
KiwiRail says the move to retire the rail enabled Aratere is aimed at preparing the port for the two new, larger ferries which will enter service in 2029. Minister for Rail Winston Peters spoke to… Audio
KiwiRail to retire rail-enabled Aratere ferry
Pressure is expected to come on the resilience of a reduced Cook Strait ferry fleet after KiwiRail announced it will retire the Aratere this year. KiwiRail chief customer and growth officer Adele… Audio
Rail freight less viable without Aratere, critics say
Interislander's only rail-enabled ferry will be taken out of service this year to make way for the construction of new port infrastructure.
Cuts to Dunedin ICU beds could cost lives: Doctor
A former Emergency Department head is warning that cutting ICU beds at the new Dunedin Hospital could cost lives. Former head of Dunedin's emergency department and former Southern District Health… Audio
Council defends process that led to call to demolish City to Sea Bridge
Lawyers for Wellington City Council deny staff pushed councillors towards demolishing the City to Sea Bridge.
Wellington council defends process that led to call to demolish City to Sea Bridge
Lawyers for Wellington City Council say councillors were given multiple options, and deny staff pushed them towards demolishing the City to Sea Bridge.
New Manawatū Tararua Highway to open in June
The long-awaited new road replaces the old State Highway 3 through the Manawatū Gorge, which closed in April 2017 due to slips.
Government exploring Northland-to-Auckland 'energy bridge'
Shane Jones says if the $2 million study proves it viable, it could turn Northland into a major power-exporting region and reduce prices nationally.
Spain and Portugal suffer mass power outages
A huge unexplained power cut took out electricity in Spain, Portugal and parts of France. Former RNZ journalist Samantha Mythen is living in the southern Spanish town of Estepona, and spoke to Ingrid… Audio
