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Suspected copper thieves cause major internet outage in Bay of Islands
Broadband

Suspected copper thieves cause major internet outage in Bay of Islands

The latest disruption left 750 homes and businesses unable to take electronic payments, deepening pain for Bay of Islands operators after a slow winter.

By Peter de Graaf • 4 min read • Yesterday
How has the new CRL affected Auckland hospo? It's a mixed bag
Small Business

How has the new CRL affected Auckland hospo? It's a mixed bag

Hospitality around Auckland's new rail stations is seeing only modest gains so far, with some cafes busier and others still waiting for a real lift.

By Serena Solomon • 5 min read • Yesterday
'It's unfair': Energy pricing not fit for purpose for marae
Energy efficient

'It's unfair': Energy pricing not fit for purpose for marae

Ōwae Marae's bills jumped from $400 to $2,000 a month after upgrades, exposing pricing that experts say penalises occasional users.

By Pokere Paewai • 6 min read • Yesterday
30,000 people in Wellington region fail to pay first Tiaki Wai water bill
Commerce Commission

30,000 people in Wellington region fail to pay first Tiaki Wai water bill

More than a fifth of Wellington region accounts are in arrears, adding pressure on Tiaki Wai as second bills go out next month.

By Ellen O'Dwyer • 5 min read • Yesterday
Popular Auckland campground re-opens for summer despite flood risk
Risk & Compliance

Popular Auckland campground re-opens for summer despite flood risk

Despite council warnings of a high flood hazard, Piha Campground has been cleared to stay open this summer after a unanimous local board vote.

By Torika Tokalau • 4 min read • Yesterday
Rolleston town centre to expand
Construction

Rolleston town centre to expand

Rolleston residents are set to gain new retail and office space as the town square project moves ahead after a 2024 pause.

By Jonathan Leask • 2 min read • Yesterday
Māori urged to help power Aotearoa's energy shift
Data centers

Māori urged to help power Aotearoa's energy shift

Iwi and hapū face a narrow window to secure jobs, land rights and returns as New Zealand's power system shifts away from fossil fuels.

By Craig Ashworth • 3 min read • Yesterday
Council pinged after wastewater spills onto Bluff foreshore
Public infrastructure

Council pinged after wastewater spills onto Bluff foreshore

Residents at Bluff could face further delays to a compliant outfall pipe after Invercargill City Council was formally warned over wastewater spilling onto the foreshore.

By Matthew Rosenberg • 2 min read • Yesterday
'Bone-shaking and vomit-inducing': Rough ride ahead for Wairarapa commuters
Wellington Regional Council

'Bone-shaking and vomit-inducing': Rough ride ahead for Wairarapa commuters

Passengers face a month of rail disruption this summer, with only 44% of Wairarapa Line services running on time in August.

By Emily Ireland • 3 min read • Yesterday
Exclusive: Water done well reshapes councils' finances & plans
Commerce Commission

Exclusive: Water done well reshapes councils' finances & plans

Councils face around $50 billion of water upgrades over the next decade, as ring-fenced funding finally tackles decades of neglect.

By Mike Bishara • 9 min read • Today
Westpac NZ automates loan income checks with Akahu
Fintech

Westpac NZ automates loan income checks with Akahu

Applicants for Westpac NZ personal loans can now get faster approvals, as the bank's online system automatically sorts income and expense data.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Float: Exposing the hidden costs of insurance premiums
Artificial Intelligence

Float: Exposing the hidden costs of insurance premiums

Policyholders could save thousands as Float says hidden commissions of 15% to 25% and admin-heavy renewals are inflating premiums.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Yesterday
Affordability of hospitals' upgrade a 'major concern' documents show
Ministry of Health

Affordability of hospitals' upgrade a 'major concern' documents show

Funding fears are forcing the five-hospital redevelopment to be phased, while Health New Zealand has also underspent almost $700 million on infrastructure.

By Phil Pennington • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Auckland's Starship Hospital delays some cancer treatments due to nurse shortage
Tertiary education

Auckland's Starship Hospital delays some cancer treatments due to nurse shortage

Some young cancer patients at Starship Hospital have had chemotherapy pushed back by up to seven days as nurse shortages bite.

By RNZ • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Government quietly selects liquefied natural gas provider
Procurement

Government quietly selects liquefied natural gas provider

Concerns over safety and secrecy are growing as officials move ahead with a preferred supplier for Taranaki's LNG import facility, without a contract yet signed.

By Kate Newton • 5 min read • 2 days ago
'This is our way of life': Kura pushes back on airport's opposition to development
Aviation safety

'This is our way of life': Kura pushes back on airport's opposition to development

The dispute could delay Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata's long-planned gymnasium by up to two years as safety concerns go to hearing.

By Pokere Paewai • 6 min read • 2 days ago
Commerce Commission confirms it will not step in to keep Wellington water bills down
Commerce Commission

Commerce Commission confirms it will not step in to keep Wellington water bills down

Residents face higher Wellington water bills after the Commerce Commission said Tiaki Wai's costs still justify rises and no cap is needed now.

By Ellen O'Dwyer and Nine to Noon • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Fate of rural Canterbury water supply on boil notice could be in community hands
Water infrastructure

Fate of rural Canterbury water supply on boil notice could be in community hands

Residents in Montalto have six months to devise a takeover plan for their ageing water scheme, after the council delayed some upgrade work.

By Jonathan Leask • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Boost for flood-prone Greymouth suburb
Climate change

Boost for flood-prone Greymouth suburb

Vegetation clearance has started as Cobden's floodbank is raised to better protect homes from a one-in-150-year flood, at a cost of $410,000.

By Vihan Dalal • 2 min read • 2 days ago