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Independent review into Moa Point failures

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An independent Crown-appointed review will investigate the failure of Wellington’s Moa Point sewage treatment plant, with Local Government Minister Simon Watts describing the incident...

Transmission Gully approved for 110km/h speed limit

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Transmission Gully will move to a 110km/h speed limit from 12:01am on 16 February 2026 for the 27km stretch of State Highway 1 between...

Supreme Court rules Pascoe Mt. Messenger land acquisition negotiations were improperly outsourced

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The Supreme Court has upheld an appeal by Taranaki farmers Tony and Debbie Pascoe, finding that land acquisition negotiations for the Mt Messenger bypass...

Government moves to cash in Chorus debt to fund new infrastructure projects

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The Government has confirmed it will move ahead with plans to monetise the debt it holds in telecommunications network operator Chorus, freeing up funds...

Runaway truck death: Former transport boss jailed for manslaughter

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A former construction transport company boss, Ashik Ali, has been sentenced to three years in prison for manslaughter after his 20-tonne truck, long known...

Chinese bridge collapses just months after opening

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A newly built 2,500-foot bridge in China’s Sichuan province has collapsed in a massive landslide, just months after opening. Dramatic footage captured the Hongqi Bridge...

Tekapo power scheme becomes first renewable project approved under ‘fast-track law’

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Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have hailed the approval of Genesis Energy’s Tekapo power scheme as the first renewable...

Massive new water storage for Northland – Jones

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Horticulture and job opportunities in Northland will get a major boost with the completion of Te Waihekeora Reservoir, a large water storage project south...

Speed humps spark criticism as residents complain of “over the top” speed control

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The abundance of speed humps in the Auckland suburb of Milldale has drawn strong criticism, with the suburb’s marketing consultant Warren Frogley blaming “nut...

NZTA launches first mobile trailer “safety camera” in Auckland

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New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) will roll out its first roadside mobile safety camera trailer in Auckland this Wednesday, marking a new step in...

Supreme Court rejects Pascoes’ direct appeal in Mt Messenger Case, directs matter to Court of Appeal

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Supreme Court declines to hear Pascoes’ direct appeal of Mt Messenger High Court decision without the benefit of any views of the Court of...

High Court overturns $70K costs order against Poutama Rangatira in Mt Messenger case

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The High Court has overturned an Environment Court ruling that ordered $70,000 in costs against three Poutama rangatira and kaitiaki involved in the Mt...

KiwiRail reaches $144m settlement over cancelled iReX ferry project

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KiwiRail has agreed to a $144 million final settlement with South Korea’s Hyundai Mipo Dockyard over the cancellation of the Project iReX ferries, the...

Government to introduce electronic vehicle tracking in reform of Road User Charges

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A sweeping overhaul of New Zealand’s road funding system is raising serious concerns about privacy and government surveillance, as critics say the proposed electronic...

Faulty ‘Smart Meters’ cause billing chaos for thousands of Auckland Watercare customers

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Thousands of Auckland residents are facing inaccurate Watercare bills due to faulty smart meters, with some receiving zero-use bills for months while others are...

New $824m Te Ahu a Turanga Highway opens, reconnecting Manawatū and Tararua

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Eight years after the Manawatū Gorge Road was closed due to slips, its long-awaited replacement—Te Ahu a Turanga—has officially opened. The $824 million, 11.5-kilometre four-lane...

Australian warship disrupts NZ internet and radio during Cook Strait passage

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The Royal Australian Navy's largest vessel, HMAS Canberra, unintentionally knocked out internet and radio services across parts of New Zealand early Wednesday while sailing...

Southern police warn motorists to take care on roads

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Southern Police are asking motorists to drive to the conditions and take extreme care today with black ice forming on Southland roads and snow...

Mt. Messenger Bypass controversy: Supreme Court grants Pascoes leave to Appeal

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The Supreme Court has granted Tony and Debbie Pascoe leave to appeal in their long-running legal battle against the government over the compulsory acquisition...

Public consultation opens on 110km/h speed limit proposal for SH1 Transmission Gully and Raumati Straights

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Transport Minister Chris Bishop has announced the start of a six-week public consultation on a proposal to raise the speed limit on State Highway...

Government targets infrastructure, energy shortfalls with major RMA overhaul

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The Government has announced a sweeping overhaul of planning rules under the Resource Management Act (RMA) aimed at tackling New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit and...

Transpower warns of increased blackout risk from 2026

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Transpower’s latest draft Security of Supply Assessment warns that the risk of electricity shortages in New Zealand will rise from winter 2026—four years earlier...

Betrayed by the State: Pascoe family’s battle with NZTA exposes deep failings in Public Works process

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Taranaki farmers Tony and Debbie Pascoe have become unwilling symbols of a growing national controversy surrounding the New Zealand Transport Agency's (NZTA) Mt Messenger...

Report exposes theft, overspending, and poor oversight at Wellington Water

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A damning report from Wellington Water has revealed severe financial mismanagement, alleged theft, and a lack of oversight in contractor spending. The investigation uncovered weak...

Diesel power returns to Marsden Point amid energy concerns – Jones

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A new diesel power plant is set to be developed at Marsden Point, marking a significant shift in New Zealand’s energy strategy, said Associate...

Government overhauls infrastructure funding to “boost housing growth”

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The Government has announced significant changes to infrastructure funding and financing to address the country’s "ongoing housing crisis". As part of the 'Going for Housing...

Desert Road closed for two months for major maintenance work

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The Desert Road (SH1) between Tūrangi and Waiouru will be closed in both directions from 5 a.m. on January 13 for two months due...

Crews work overnight to repair burst water main on Auckland’s Queen Street

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Crews worked through the night to repair a burst water main at the corner of Queen and Wakefield Streets in Auckland, restoring water supply...

Hutt City Council exits Riverlink Alliance Model to cut costs

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Hutt City Council has stepped away from the alliance delivery model for the $700 million Riverlink project, which includes relocating Melling railway station, building...

Desert Road to close for two months for major repairs

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A key section of State Highway 1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru on the Desert Road will close from January 6 to the end of...

New policy aims to ensure affordable and secure electricity – Brown

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The government has outlined its commitment to delivering affordable and secure electricity through the release of its Government Policy Statement (GPS) on electricity, Energy...

Major infrastructure projects fast-tracked to boost economy and address deficits

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The government has announced a sweeping fast-track approval process for 149 critical projects across various sectors, including transport, housing, and renewable energy. The Fast Track...

Government’s Q4 Action Plan aims to accelerate infrastructure development – Luxon

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that the Government’s Quarter Four (Q4) Action Plan will focus on streamlining infrastructure development in New Zealand as...

Northland transmission tower collapse report released

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The Electricity Authority’s report into the collapse of a Northland transmission tower on 20 June 2024 that left 88,000 people without power has been...

Major water outage in central Wellington as burst water main disrupts traffic and services

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A significant water outage in central Wellington has been caused by a burst water main early this morning. The rupture has led to widespread disruption...

Aratere damaged while docking in Wellington Harbour

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The troubled Interislander ferry Aratere sustained damage to its hull while docking in Wellington Harbour around 3:30 pm on Thursday, according to Wellington's harbourmaster. Strong...

Wellington councillors walk out over downsized roadworks project

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Three Wellington City councillors staged a walkout during a meeting, refusing to vote on a proposal to downsize the Thorndon Quay roadworks project after...

Wellington Water CEO Tonia Haskell resigns following independent report

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Wellington Water's chief executive, Tonia Haskell, will step down on Friday after an independent report revealed a significant budget error. Haskell, who has been in...

Contractor error blamed for $60 million power outage in Auckland

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An investigation into the collapse of a power pylon near Glorit in the Auckland region, which caused a widespread power outage, has identified contractor...

Study underway to secure national fuel resilience – Jones

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A study of New Zealand’s fuel security, including investigating reopening the Marsden Point refinery, will soon get underway as the Coalition Government seeks to...

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