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Government told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roads

Council tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.

A touch of Egypt in Auckland: What's behind this rooftop film set?

Who's behind the ziggurat on an inner-city gym rooftop?

Cruising Kiwis: Recovery of $540m industry threatened by rising costs

New data shows what sort of cruise holidays New Zealanders were taking.

Concerns Uber now has 'monopolistic' position after Ola ditches NZ

Ola exits New Zealand, unions warn of rising Uber fares.

Baltimore leaders accuse ship’s owner and manager of negligence in Key Bridge collapse

Ship owner and manager should be held liable, city leaders say after disaster.

5000 homes, new town hub, schools: Beachlands South rezoning approved

Around $2.5b of infrastructure is estimated to be needed to enable plans to proceed.

US inflation stubborn as prices keep rising

Much as Kiwis do, American consumers confront sticky inflation.

Uber rival Ola looks set to stop NZ rideshare operations this week

The rideshare company has puts the skids on local operations.

AI stock Nvidia overtakes Mainfreight in Sharesies record $488m month

35,000 new investors get in the game.

Business leaders discuss solutions to Auckland's infrastructure issues

Transport Minister Simeon Brown speaks to Project Auckland briefing.

NZ still spending more than it earns - but the deficit shrinks as tourists return

The goods deficit narrowed as we imported less, despite falling export returns.

Cook Strait ferry service: Who's really paying?

Independent operator says billions could be blown at both ends of strait.

Government to slash road user charges for plug-in hybrids

Plug-in hybrid owners will pay less in road user charges after a change of heart.

'Accessible by boat or helicopter': Richwhite bach on Lake Taupō for sale

'Charming fisherman's cottage with three bedrooms, one bathroom' — and adjoining boatshed.

India’s navy frees ship hijacked by Somali pirates

Financial Times: Gang that seized bulk carrier in December forced to surrender.

$5.4m starting price: Winton's new apartment plan for Wynyard Quarter

A new 12-level building is planned for the Pakenham St West/Daldy St corner.

US held secret talks with Iran over Red Sea attacks

Financial Times: Indirect negotiations in Oman aimed to end Houthi strikes.

Andrew Couch: Firm, decisive action needed to improve transport

OPINION: The new GPS is bad for certain transport sectors, but important overall.