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Desert Road shutting for nearly two months
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Coalition, Labour join forces to attract more PPPs
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Speed limit on three Hauraki roads drop to 80km/h
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Sporting events see SH1 road works at Taupō jump the queue
Originally, NZTA planned for a second SH1 closure between Ātiamuri to Wairākei.
Two helicopters dispatched to Buckland after van and motorbike crash
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Inquiry launched into how conflicts of interest dealt with during fast-track approvals process
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Letters: John Key's Trump endorsement an unwelcome surprise
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Great news for Far North: Date confirmed for Mangamuka Gorge highway reopening
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26-passenger bus slides off road near Aoraki Mount Cook
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Coromandel bridge project wins consultancy award
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“There will still be some fire activity at the site for the foreseeable future."
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