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SuperGold review likely after reported misuse
Some pensioners are giving their SuperGold discount cards to younger friends so they can fraudulently get discounts, it has been reported.
Key blamed for protection squad cost blowout
Labour is accusing John Key of using his police security officers more than he needs to.
Govt postpones fuel tax hike
A planned fuel tax increase has been postponed by the Government because of "tight" economic conditions and the cost of the Christchurch earthquake recovery. Transport Minister Stephen Joyce announced today the increase had been deferred.
Selfless Kiwis recognised at awards
New Zealanders who risked their lives to save others have been recognised at the New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards.
Victoria Park Tunnel to open months early
Auckland drivers will be able to use the Victoria Park Tunnel from November, two months earlier than planned.
Unregistered cars to attract demerit points
Motorists who do not register their cars will now be penalised with demerit points, as well as a fine.
Bob Scott: Highway upgrade cheaper, safer
Warkworth resident Bob Scott writes on the planned motorway north of Auckland - the 'Holiday Highway'
Projected cost of harbour tunnels rises by $1.2bn
A $1.2 billion dollar blowout in the projected cost of building tunnels across the Waitemata Harbour has been revealed in a new report investigating third harbour crossing options for Auckland.
Reduce cost of licence, say drivers
The cost of driving licences needs to drop before the Government tries to set time limits on each stage, say many Herald readers.
Cost of home injuries dwarfs road injury costs
Research by the University of Otago found the social cost of injury in the home cost about $13b a year, while estimates by the Ministry of Transport put road injury costs at $3.84b.