Anyone calling for a cost-benefit analysis doesn't understand the internet.

When it comes to getting the biggest bang for the broadband buck, it seems playing nicely with our mates across the ditch may be NZ's best strategy.

Mark Solomon and Ngai Tahu have embraced the notion of investing in SOEs, writes Graeme Hunt.

Bill English and his infrastructure team are looking forward to a single Auckland council.

The outcome of a bidding war for ultra-fast broadband will result in a major shake-up of the local telecommunications sector, writes Simon Hendery.

The new Newmarket railway station was a unique project that demanded an innovative approach, writes Steve Hart.

Infrastructure investment is desperately needed but the money to build it is scarcer than ever, writes Paul Callow.

Is Fletcher Building's forward workload too heavy on Government jobs?

New Zealanders are yet to support infrastructure development to meet future demand, National Infrastructure Advisory Board chairman Dr Rod Carr says.

Fletcher Building's construction book is 84 per cent Government-led and that won't change any time soon.

Federated Farmers says fast, reliable broadband access is necessary if agri-business is to reach its productive potential. Simon Hendery reports.

Instead of looking to Australian PPP failures, we could follow the example of Sweden and Denmark, reports Nick Smith.

Chinese firms are eyeing local roading contracts, but some builders are voicing concern, report Anne Gibson and Fran O'Sullivan.

Many countries are moving ahead with smart-grid technology, but New Zealand is lagging a little way behind.

As the focus turns from bridging the infrastructure deficit to building the 'nation for the future', there are gritty issues to be addressed, writes Stephen Selwood.

Fund manager Peter Coman says the PIP Fund is interested in investing in the new Wiri prison public-private partnership but not if it includes managing prisoners as part of the package.

Our transtasman neighbour has the jump on us when it comes to public-private partnerships, writes Graeme Hunt.

Almost two-thirds of New Zealanders support lowering the drink-driving limit, a survey has revealed.

The health sector is overburdened by those who don't know how to look after themselves or don't give a damn, writes Gareth Morgan.