
Jacinda Ardern kicks off the election campaign pledging billions of dollars for new roads
The Government is holding back $4 billion from the $12b infrastructure fund.
The Government is holding back $4 billion from the $12b infrastructure fund.
Labour is spending $4.6 on six highway projects in the North Island.
Roads make up $5.3b of the $6.8b spend on transport in infrastructure splurge.
New roads likely to go ahead $12 billion announcement - but not holiday highway.
Delays expected to continue throughout the morning.
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Ferry company boss Mike Horne is calling for restrictions on cruise ships after 6am.
Skipper says those driving the ferries won't risk passenger safety.
Witness claims "drunken" passengers were acting unsafely before the incident.
Auckland ranked 94 out of 145 cities. Wellington and Christchurch fared better.
Fullers says is will not compromise on the safety of passengers and staff.
Road reopens after 20 passengers injured when bus flipped 7km southwest of Queenstown.
One woman said this was the third time this week her ferry had been cancelled.
One Waiheke woman says she has been delayed three times this week due to cruise ships.
New data unveils Goldilocks zone where houses are not too far away and not too expensive.
It's the latest upset in the ongoing saga of delayed construction.
New public transport fares nclude a $10 hike on the monthly North Shore ferry HOP price.
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A worker who rushed to help says it was horrific.
Bystanders rushed to help woman and baby under driverless bus.
Ambulance crews were treating another patient at the scene.
Emergency teams are working to treat the patient.
The Automobile Association says the result is a kick in the guts for Auckland motorists.
Police confirmed the child's death, but did not provide further information.
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The Auckland mayor has disclosed his priorities for the Govt's $12b infrastructure fund.
Up to eight ferries will be on the Waiheke run this summer to carry 2m passengers.
The company is understood to be in discussions with Auckland Transport.
Rail is the favoured option for the next harbour crossing.