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Crossing outside Windy Ridge Function Centre and Ōhaupō Store to improve safety.
Section of Waikato Expressway to close at night
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Call on new government to tackle $200 billion infrastructure investment abyss
The sector says a new report highlights the instability of the project pipeline.
Council concern over logging damage to Whanganui roads
'This isn't concentrated to just one area, it's network-wide.'
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Fullers' boss welcomes a second ferry operator on the Waiheke service.
Government's ban on new fossil-fuel power plants questioned
Officials questioned the need to ban something that was unlikely to happen anyway.
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National will open Labour's closet, revealing the skeletons inside.
Wellington bus drivers to be back-paid seven months of higher wages
Kinetic workers' wages to be lifted to average rate of $30/hour, backdated to April 1.
Buses replace trains in Auckland and Wellington over Labour Weekend
Progress on major rail projects and maintenance work will be done over the long weekend.
Extra Te Huia train services next year, but no trains on Labour Weekend
Te Huia is expanding its timetable.
Slack safety and weak leadership blamed for port deaths
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What will get cut under a National-Act-NZ First govt?
National may need Act and NZ First's help to form a government.
Council considers time limits at three popular parking spots
Council seeks balance between needs of workers, and those wanting to use reserves.
Auckland speed trial: New point-to-point speed cameras being installed on six Auckland roads
A trial of the cameras found motorists driving over three times the speed limit.
What gets axed under the National-led Government?
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Business as usual for Let's Get Wellington Moving as axe looms
National's Chris Bishop says the project is dead and light rail is not on the table.
Opinion: Green MP should reconsider snub to Mike Hosking
Tamatha Paul says the broadcaster can be hurtful to communities she represents.
Auckland's Southern Motorway re-opens after blockage due to serious crash
Serious Crash Unit investigators are looking into how the pedestrian was hit.
Controversial plans for more paid parking may be delayed
The changes were set to come into effect in three weeks.
Auckland port’s boss tells councillors of 'premium import' future
Port of Auckland wants to be the "premium" port but it won't be halving its emissions.
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Greater Wellington council and bus company in war of words over driver pay
NZ Bus drivers have still not been paid the higher wages promised to them six months ago.
Mainfreight weighs up risk and opportunities in first climate risk report
The transport company was now considering 'applicable emission targets for the group'.
Government puts options on the table for mega ferry blowout
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'Traumatising': Roadworkers shot at, abused, threatened amid 'shocking' delays
The incidents come as the city grapples with delays linked to bridge roadworks.
Auckland Downtown Carpark sale likely to proceed without $28m bike and scooter hub
Losing downtown public parking is a disaster, says developer Andrew Krukziener.
Sex complaints soar against taxis, rideshares: Woman assaulted by fake ‘Uber’ driver
Police report cases of fake drivers luring unsuspecting passengers into their cars.
$160 rip-off: Cowboy cabbies target events - how this guy fought back
What are your rights if a rogue driver overcharges or refuses a journey at a major event?
Waikato Expressway closures for roadworks
The area has also been reduced to one lane in each direction with a 50km/h speed limit.
Warning over impact on petrol prices, EV sales if Clean Car Discount ditched
If National and Act are elected, the Clean Car Discount is on the scrap pile.
Interislander project faces ‘funding shortfall’
The Government has given KiwiRail options to ensure iRex can continue.