Infrastructure
The Panel with Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Simon Pound & Jennie Moreton. They discuss the why tax breaks for churches might be worth retaining, and Tauranga councils $470,000 coffee… Audio
Auckland water charges set to increase 7.2% from July
Watercare is prepares to become financially independent and spend billions of dollars improving Auckland's water services. Audio
The Panel with Nalini Baruch & Boopsie Maran (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch & Boopsie Maran. They discuss whether we have the right amount of mobility parking spots, and the curious case of the… Audio
Neither new stadium or Eden Park upgrade viable - advisory staff
Councillors will vote on Thursday whether to endorse one of the two competing proposals.
Rising costs to fix vandalised Kāpiti toilets could force closure
"At some point we'll have to make the call to either scale back repairs or close facilities. We can't keep this up."
China unveils new tool capable of cutting undersea cables
China has unveiled a new tool deployed by a drone capable of cutting the most fortified undersea data cable, adding to fears for fibre-optic cables that are the lifeblood of the internet and New… Audio
Bluebridge secures new Cook Strait ferry
The company is saying goodbye to the Strait Feronia, which first launched in 1997.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 March 2025
In today's episode, the economy has beat expectations and climbed out of recession at the end of last year but it's not without its weak spots, Swimming pools in the Wellington region have been found… Audio
Cut back on your showers, Aucklanders warned
"It's incredibly dry out there," Watercare's boss says, as the city's drought plan is activated. Audio
Aucklanders told to prepare for drought
Aucklanders are being warned to go easy on the long showers and car washes as the city begins to 'prepare for drought'. Watercare chief operations officer Mark Bourne spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Brewing a population storm
New Zealand's population is growing at a rate that threatens to outpace the speed we're building infrastructure.
Former Government Statistician, Len Cook says we are heading for a population storm. Audio
Rainfall lifts dry hydro lakes - but more needed
The weekend brought 300 millimetres of rain but it's not enough to support power demands over the winter. Audio
Hydro lake levels plummet in last month
Water storage levels in the country's hydro lakes have taken a nose-dive over the past few weeks. Meridian Energy's general manager of wholesale Chris Ewers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Nights at the Museum: Sulabh International Museum of Toilets
Based in New Delhi, the museum was founded by Dr Bindeshwar Pathak, a world-renowned sociologist who conducted extensive research into the historical development of toilet systems. Audio
The Panel with Zoe George and Michael Moynahan (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Zoe George and Michael Moynahan. In the second half of the show, they discuss the overflow of rubbish in Hawke's Bay and dealing with… Audio
Concern over national waste water proposals
The national water regulator is proposing allowing no limit on some types of discharge from wastewater plants into the sea, alarming a leading water scientist. Audio
Lake Taupō farmer on region's drought
The drought in the Central North Island is really starting to bite for farmers. Lake Taupō sheep farmer Ruby Mulinder spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Rotorua housing development offers cheaper rent to essential workers
A new Rotorua housing development is offering cheaper rent to some essential workers. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland landlords look to entice tenants with vouchers
Househunters are being offered $500 grocery vouchers or a free week's rent by Auckland landlords keen to lure them - but are being told to hold off for more. Rowan Quinn reports. Audio
Central North Island farmers prepare for the worst as drought hits
The clock is ticking for drought-stricken farmers in the Central North Island who fear if they don't get rain soon, the grass won't grow before winter bites. Our reporter Alexa Cook hit the road to… Audio
