Infrastructure
New 'Roads of Regional Significance' announced
The government its expanding Roads of National Significance to regional routes, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.
Who will complete the Transmission Gully roading project?
Failing to anticipate the complexity of the consenting system is being cited as the the current builder's shortcomings, an Infrastructure Commission review says.
Week in Politics: Triumph and disaster, but no austerity
Analysis - A big announcement about Auckland's water woes was overshadowed by a chaotic press conference about prisons, Peter Wilson writes.
Midday Report Essentials for 10 May 2024
On today's episode, Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced an increase to defence spending, political editor Jo Moir crunches the numbers, head of research at Enerlytica John Kidd warns it… Audio
EV demand on power grids must be regulated, Vector says
New Zealand's largest electricity distributor is warning the country to hurry up with controls around charging electric vehicles or face unnecessary bills running into the billions.
What's being done to prevent more power shortages?
Officials are looking at better ways of choosing who gets the power during shortages amid relentlessly growing demands.
Cold snap power cuts narrowly avoided with 'significant' cutbacks
The country has avoided power cuts as households and big industrial users rallied to cut back on an unseasonably cold day. Audio
Energy analysts warn of tough winter ahead
Energy analysts are warning it will be a tough winter, after the country narrowly avoided power cuts Friday morning. Enerlytica head of research John Kidd spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
Inquiry for 'enduring framework' on climate change adaptation
Labour Party climate spokesperson Megan Woods said climate change "know no partisan politics".
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 10 May
On today's episode, Energy Minister Simeon Brown has laid the blame for this morning's nationwide warning about power usage squarely with the former Labour Government, Brown joins us, we also hear… Audio
Labour energy spokesperson Megan Woods on power cuts threat
Energy Minister Simeon Brown has blamed the former Labour Government for a steadily decreasing gap between electricity supply and demand. Former Energy Minister and now Labour Energy spokesperson… Audio
Wellington zoning changes backed by minister, but not all are happy with decisions
The capital will get more housing including six-storey buildings and minimum front and side yard requirements in high-density residential zones.
Key North Island link highway passes construction milestone
Major earthworks are finished and the pavement will soon be laid on a vital transport link between Manawatū and Hawke's Bay.
National water regulator keeps close eye on capital water woes
The country's water services regulator says actions over the next eight months will be critical to ensure the capital has enough drinking water.
Bid to remove heritage protections from Wellington buildings rejected
Council did not provide sufficient evidence to support its reasons for removing the 10 buildings from the Heritage schedule, Chris Bishop says.
Relief that proposed 35-year lease at Port of Auckland off the table
Advocacy group 'Stop Stealing our Harbour' believe the 35-year lease proposal for the Port of Auckland - which is now off the table - was an ill-conceived plan.
Slope above SH1 landslip remains unstable
Soil is continuing to move at the top of the slopes above a big landslip on State Highway One over the Brynderwyns.
Port of Auckland long-term lease taken off the table, mayor says
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says Port of Auckland land, assets and operations will be retained under council ownership.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 6 May 2024
On today's episode, Auckland Council is retaining control of its water services in a new deal signed off with the Government, we talk to Local Government Minister Simeon Brown and Labour's Local… Audio
Porirua mayor calls for Wellington water deal with government
Councils from Horowhenua, Kāpiti, Wairarapa, the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington City will meet this Friday to work together on a plan for a Greater Wellington region water deal.