Infrastructure
Transpower questions early warning system gap in Civil Defence Act overhaul
An overhaul of the legislation has reached the crucial stage of select committee submissions, after a years-long effort to replace the 24-year-old Civil Defence Act.
Raglan residents worried about hosting international surfing competition
The tourism and hospitality minister's announcement that the World Surf League Championship Tour was coming to Raglan caught many locals by surprise.
Steel and Tube still in the red but outlook brightens
The steel manufacturer and distributor has posted another bottom-line loss, but says it's seeing signs of light at the end of the tunnel.
Waitaki council rejoins Southern Waters partnership
The council will team up with other district councils to deliver drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services, after its in-house plan was rejected.
New disclosure rules for local water service providers to come into effect
It would be rolled out from Friday.
Chorus locates fault in West Auckland internet outage
The company said several copper and fibre cables had been damaged, with the outage affected nearly 7500 customers..
Residents in the dark over who deals with ongoing power cuts
People across the lower North Island are getting increasingly frustrated with power providers and the lines company.
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Alan McElroy, Part 2
In part two, a bicycle and public transport advocate responds to panellist Allan Blackman's concerns about Auckland's Karangahape Road bike lanes being underused. Is it true that no one is using them… Audio
'Sort it out': Minister's frustration with flooded cycleway
Commuting cyclists are choosing to avoid the tunnel and go through a pedestrian tunnel on bikes.
'We're not shagging spiders': Minister on second harbour crossing
Chris Bishop went on a self-described "rant" during a Q&A session at the International Convention Centre, with some colourful turns of phrase.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 19 February 2026
National U-turns on housing density; fearing a backlash in well-heeled parts of Auckland, the government drops its housing number ambitions, two million new homes was too much; how does 1.6 million… Audio
No guarantee Moa Point will be fixed soon - water chair
The chair of Wellington's new water entity will not promise the Moa Point wastewater treatment plant will be fully fixed by the time it takes over.
Budget blowout for new Rangiora road
The cost of a long-awaited North Canterbury road has almost doubled, meaning ratepayers face footing a bigger bill.
Residents of Waikato town asked to save water a bit longer
Pirongia's water was being supplied from a bore-fed reservoir with limited capacity.
Auckland Airport posts 'positive' half-year result
Auckland Airport has posted a steady half-year result, with the company cautiously optimistic about passenger growth in the near term.
SH35 to partially reopen after landslides led to weeks-long closure
The road from Pōtaka through to Hicks Bay and around to Te Araroa will open for 12 hours each day, while crews continue work on repairs.
Sales plummet for business near Moa Point sewage spill
Businesses on Wellington's South Coast are doing it tough since the failure of the Moa Point wastewater plant. Audio
Raw sewage no longer being pumped into Tarakena Bay
Wellington Water had to revert to the short pipe after the pipe into Cook Strait was overwhelmed - but the short pipe has not been used for 24 hours.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 February 2026
New cancer meds are in the offing as Pharmac ups access to leukemia drugs: Minister David Seymour on the impact of this and how belives it refects a cultural shift: patitent advocates going from… Audio
Willis says $9 bridge toll a 'completely hypothetical scenario'
The Infrastructure Commission says the tolls would help fund a second crossing in the Waitematā Harbour. Audio
