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What gets axed under the National-led Government?

Now that National looks set to govern, here's what they've promised to get rid of.

Uffindell: 'We have got a lot of challenges we’ll now be able to focus on'

Roading, infrastructure and law and order are among the key pieces of work.

Auckland's Southern Motorway re-opens after blockage due to serious crash

Serious Crash Unit investigators are looking into how the pedestrian was hit.

The Premium Debate: Roadworkers shot at, abused, threatened amid delays

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Roadworks to take longer than expected at SH1, Rangiriri

Work on the southbound lanes is to continue until November.

Old Taupō Rd bridge re-opens

The closure has caused congestion for almost three weeks.

Mainfreight weighs up risk and opportunities in first climate risk report

The transport company was now considering 'applicable emission targets for the group'.

Cyclone Gabrielle: River crossing restores access to farms after seven months

The Glenbrooke Rd bridge was one of many wiped out by the cyclone in February.

Flood repairs well under way for key Coromandel route

Critical repair work is taking shape on Coromandel's SH25a

Further disruption on the road through Waipawa

Retailers are asking for no repeat of a without-notice shutdown of traffic.

Auckland’s worst pothole? Massey KFC crater fixed, after a fashion

Members of a local Facebook group offered some robust views on the repair effort.

Road workers race to restore SH6 link to West Coast after flooding

'We've had two excavators, five trucks, two loaders and a [bulldozer] all working on it.'

National ditches Labour’s 'anti-car ideology' - promises to restore speed limits

The policy will starve Auckland Transport of subsidies to lower speeds on local roads.

A Year of Wayne

On the first anniversary of his election as mayor, Wayne Brown talks exclusively to Herald journalist Simon Wilson. Video / Michael Craig

Live: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underway

Landslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.

National will scrap Golden Mile plan if contract remains unsigned

The party says it would be inappropriate to sign the contract this close to the election.

Speed camera trial nabs motorists at 110km/h on Auckland local roads

Motorists caught speeding are being issued with a warning.

Thousands without power after 240km/h winds recorded, flights delayed, roofs ripped off, trees down

More than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.