Infrastructure
Rich-lister and ex-All Black push for new Western Springs stadium
Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams want a 12,500 seat stadium alongside community sport, high performance, med-tech, hospitality and live entertainment facilities.
The can of worms that is the Resource Management Act
Legislation designed to simplify the country's resource management laws has now become more complex than the multitude of statutes it originally replaced. So it's up for debate, again.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 April 2025
On today's episode, the Minister for Rail Winston Peters has unveiled plans for the new Interislander ferries, RNZ has released a new poll which shows the government holding onto a slim lead, and we… Audio
Glen Innes train station latest to get overbridge
The plan to replace the current level crossing will bring the station one step closer to the long-awaited City Rail Link
Reforming the reforms - the RMA is up for debate, again
Legislation designed to simplify the country's resource management laws has now become more complex than the multitude of statutes it originally replaced. So it's up for debate, again. Audio
New Cook Strait ferries to be rail-enabled
Winston Peters has unveiled details about the Interislander replacement plan, including a new timeline.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 31 March 2025
In today's episode, rescuers are still scrambling to find survivors in the rubble across central Myanmar three days after the devastating earthquake, the Maritime Union has met with the Rail Minister… Audio
What to expect from today's ferry announcement
The next steps in replacing the Interislanders are set to be revealed, more than 15 months after the coalition scrapped Labour's plan. Audio
Water outage hits Wellington suburb of Newlands
Some Wellington residents are without water this morning after a pipe burst in the suburb Newlands.
Conservation Minister signals changes to Wildlife Act
Tama Potaka says he's 'not worried' updates might lead to a free pass for developers to kill protected species.
Despite resistance NPDC pushes on with dedicated cycle lanes
New Plymouth is pushing on with the installation of dedicated cycle lanes despite funding cuts and ongoing resistance from some businesses and residents. Video
Main construction on Wellington's controversial Golden Mile planned for next year
Work on the first stage of the project will start next month.
Rotorua looks to consult on two water delivery options
Rotorua residents will have a say on two options for the city's three-water services, as well as the city's proposed work for the next year.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 28 March 2025
In today's episode, the government is bringing in the Commerce Commission to keep an eye on Wellington Water, an emergency meeting has been held in Auckland to discuss homelessness, F1 driver Max… Audio
Govt brings in Commerce Commission to keep an eye on Wellington Water
The move comes after recent reports about "high costs and unsound financial management" at the entity.
Auckland Councillors vote 17 - 2 to redevelop Eden Park
Auckland councillors voted 17-2 with one abstention to endorse a staged redevelopment of Eden Park over a waterfront stadium. Councillors Shane Henderson, who supported the Eden Park redevelopment… Audio
Eden Park Residents Association on Eden Park plans
All but two Auckland councillors have endorsed redeveloping Eden Park to become the city's main stadium and the country's national stadium. Eden Park Residents Association spokesperson Shona Tagg… Audio
Auckland Council endorses Eden Park as city's main stadium
Auckland Council has endorsed the redevelopment of Eden Park into the city's main stadium, with the majority of councillors supporting plans for a business case. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
Power supply failure to blame for Wellington train chaos
Commuter chaos in Wellington on Thursday was caused by a quote "power supply failure", and KiwiRail says it's investigating further what happened. KiwiRail chief capital planning and asset development… Audio
Much-debated sports hub marks significant milestone
The Tūparikino Active Community Hub, the first phase of which was due to be complete in late 2027, would operate alongside New Plymouth Raceway.
