Infrastructure
Ferry replacement to cost less than Labour's iRex - Christopher Luxon
The announcement is expected on Wednesday. Audio
Air NZ faces 'terrible' reality of up to three more years of supply issues
The airline won't be fully compensated for the disruption, that's costing $150 million annually, its chief executive says. Audio
Cancellation of notorious Warkworth intersection fix under fire
A Warkworth transport group working to improve an intersection described as the worst in New Zealand says it's "appalled and insulted" by the reasons given for shelving the long-promised upgrade.
'Never too late to make a better decision': Greens on Mt Messenger bypass
It comes in the wake of a farming couple being ordered to pay $180,000 in court costs after trying to prevent their land being taken for the project.
Is a massive dam in Hawke's Bay viable? Govt gives $3m grant to find out
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones said the perilous state of water security and resilience in Hawke's Bay can no longer be ignored.
Stench-plagued locals rejoice as treatment plant turns off deodorisers
The deodorisers are like spraying cleaner into the air, locals say. With them off, it's "literally a breath of fresh air".
'Complex and uncertain': Ruapehu council eyes options for water services
A rural council's options for banding together with other councils to deliver water services are becoming clearer.
'Get more out of a Toyota than a Ferrari' - Update on Cook Strait ferries due
It hasn't been plain sailing for the Interislander, but the government will announce plans for the ferries' future any day now.
New technology could keep communications going during disasters
A new type of technology will connect Tai Rāwhiti communities to civil defence during disasters - even when all other communications are wiped out. Audio
The risk of missing the boat on a good deal for the Cook Strait
It hasn't been clear sailing for the Interislander, but any day the government will announce plans for the ferries' future. Audio
Wellington Water aiming to install 135,000 meters within next six years
The region's water use is higher than Auckland's - and almost twice that allowed in the UK and Copenhagen.
Transport Agency to seek first partner for Northland Expressway in the New Year
SH1 Auckland to Whangārei will be four-lanes the whole way, built through three back-to-back PPPs.
Wellington Councillor hopes to save City to Sea Bridge
A Wellington city councillor has plans to try save a central city bridge at a meeting on Thursday which will decide its fate. City Councillor Iona Pannett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Six days without power: Plans for solar storm hitting NZ revealed
The odds of extreme 'space weather' hitting are slim, but it could be catastrophic if it did. Audio
How to check if your hospital's fire detection up to scratch
New Zealanders can now see for themselves if their nearest hospital has old fire detection or dodgy electrical systems. Audio
Report into hospital infrastructure exposes those with issues
Do you want to know if the nearest big hospital to you has had or still has dodgy fire, water, electrical or medical gas systems? RNZ has unearthed the main report into all the vital systems. Phil… Audio
Southern town's do not drink water notice may last months
About 650 households have been encouraged to make use of provided water tanks due rising levels of nitrate in their drinking water.
Odour neutralisers at Seaview wastewater plant to be paused
Odour neutralisers at a Lower Hutt wastewater treatment plant are scheduled to be shutdown in an experiment to gauge their effectiveness. Wellington Water general manager Jeremy McKibbin spoke to… Audio
Business commentator Dileepa Fonseka
BusinessDesk senior correspondent, Dileepa Fonseka. Audio
Independent retail does 'not make financial sense' - power company
A power company warns it will be difficult for smaller retailers to continue operating without changes to the gentailer model.
