"If the occupants of that bus had been wearing seatbelts, they'd probably be alive."

But the Immigration Minister will not put the job on skills shortage lists.

The surprising Japanese gadget sold out in 30 minutes.

$92.37 million will go towards the construction and operation of the new service.

The incident happened at the intersection of Cascades Rd and Pakuranga Rd, in Auckland.

"There is no competition and they are being left to get away with murder."

Phil Goff says he offers an inclusive, progressive and world-class city to voters.

Ministers, mayors and other Government agency representatives are at the signing.

All lines into the city were stopped due to an overhead power fault.

Palino says he wants "JT to have the best possible chance to win".

Couple left behind by Intercity bus spent months trying to reclaim their belongings.

"They shouted at him: 'Speak English or else go home.' A stream of abuse followed."

Some councillors felt they had no option but to support the $6.4b transport plan.

The ferry drifted about 100m before crew dropped anchor.

Twyford has said he will respond to the call for a hardship fund in due course.

The rankings are being launched in Auckland today.

The new station in Mercury Lane will be the deepest of the CRL stations.

The Transport Minister prefers light rail. Wellington's mayor prefers trackless trams.

Phil Twyford and Phil Goff say they are getting on and improving transport issues.

The formal signing did not occur until today, because of the project's complexity.

Motorists can expect long delays as citybound lanes were closed.

Speculation grows around how much muscle the Greens flexed over Let's Get Welly Moving.

The biggest tram builder in the world provided a glimpse at Auckland's future.

Trucks and passengers still stranded after Cook Strait Ferries vessel hit Picton wharf.