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RNZ News
3 days ago
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Government's $6b announcement has nothing new, Labour says
Labour's Infrastructure spokesperson Kieran McAnulty. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Labour Party is pouring cold water on the government's latest announcement that $6 billion worth of infrastructure work will start before Christmas. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop on Sunday said billions of dollars' worth of significant plans would get underway in the coming months. Those projects included the Hutt Valley Te Whare Ahuru Acute Mental Health Unit, interim works for the State Highway 22 Drury Corridor Upgrade and the Brougham Street upgrade in Christchurch. But Labour's Infrastructure spokesperson Kieran McAnulty said all the projects the government identified had previously been announced, some by the last government, before being put on hold. He told Morning Report the infrastructure sector needed certainty of not just projects that had been announced but new projects. "A bit of certainty to keep their jobs, keep people in work or attract them back." Infrastructure New Zealand's Nick Leggett said after a year of layoffs there were signs of confidence returning, but the sector needed consistency. "What we have got to ensure is that pipeline doesn't pause, that irrespective of future changes, economic changes, changes in government, we need stronger commitments from both sides of Parliament to keep projects going," he said. Leggett said that included improving already built infrastructure and new projects. Bishop said there were almost $4b of roading projects in the list of work getting underway, including the Ōtaki to north of Levin expressway, the Melling interchange, the Waihoehoe Road upgrade, and the new Ōmanawa bridge on SH29. The projects would create thousands of jobs and lift productivity by getting people and freight to their destinations quickly and safely, Bishop said. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
15-07-2025
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Police investigate death on railway line, Hutt Valley services still disrupted
Emergency tape blocked the entrances to Lower Hutt's Waterloo Station on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: RNZ / Nick James Hutt Valley train services are still disrupted after a person died on the railway tracks at Waterloo Station . Police are investigating and said officers were providing support to the family. Train services were suspended between Petone and Upper Hutt on Tuesday. On Wednesday morning, the Hutt Valley line was running with reduced capacity affecting several stops. Buses also replaced trains for some Wairarapa line services, or were operating with reduced capacity.
RNZ News
15-07-2025
- RNZ News
Trains suspended on Wellington's Hutt Valley line
Police say they are responding to an incident on the Hutt Valley train line.[picture id="4NAEKPO_074A8276_18961" crop="16x10" layout="thumbnail"] Photo: Police are responding to what Metlink is describing as an 'emergency services incident' on railway lines in Waterloo in the Hutt Valley. An eye witness told RNZ that multiple police cars and fire trucks could be seen at Waterloo Station and that the area was blocked off. Police want people to avoid the area. Hutt Valley train services are suspended between Petone and Upper Hutt. Metlink said bus replacements were being put on, and the Melling service was running. Commuters should expect delays, and should check the Metlink website for updates. More to come
RNZ News
15-07-2025
- RNZ News
All trains suspended on Wellington's Hutt Valley line due to emergency
All trains have been suspended at Waterloo Station. File picture. Photo: All trains are suspended currently on Welllington's Hutt Valley line due to an emergency. An eye witness told RNZ that multiple police cars and fire trucks could be seen at Waterloo Station and that the area was blocked off. FENZ confirmed it was in attendance but referred other questions to police. Hutt Valley train services are suspended between Petone and Upper Hutt. Metlink says bus replacements are being put, and the Melling service is running. Commuters should expect delays, and should check the Metlink website for updates. More to come
RNZ News
07-07-2025
- RNZ News
Three-month old baby suffered nine fractures to her body in Hutt Valley, police reveal
Police said the baby girl had a broken arm, which was unusual for a three-month-old. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller A three-month-old baby suffered nine fractures, including to her ribcage, ankle and arm, police have revealed. Detective Senior Sergeant Steve Wescott said on Thursday police were notified a three-month-old baby had been brought to hospital by its family in Hutt Valley on June 14. "The baby girl had a broken arm, which appeared an unusual injury for such a young baby. Do you know more? Email "Further examination has taken place at the hospital, which has identified multiple further fractures throughout the baby's upper and lower body. Police are investigating the circumstances of how these fractures and injuries have occurred - we do not believe the injuries could have been sustained accidentally." On Monday, Wescott said the baby had sustained nine fractures, including throughout her ribcage and a fracture to her ankle and upper arm. "Some of these injuries occurred at different times, and Police are working tirelessly to find the truth about how the injuries were sustained. "We do not believe that these injuries could have been accidental." The baby's condition was improving, Wescott said but police continued to ask for anyone who knows anything to come forward. Anyone with information was asked to contact Police via 105, quoting file number 250614/8509. You can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
