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![So much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
So much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing market
Massive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?
![Pharmac called out and speed camera signage | Focus Morning Bulletin July 17, 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Pharmac called out and speed camera signage | Focus Morning Bulletin July 17, 2024
In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, David Seymour outlines expectations for Pharmac, new speed-camera signage and Tenacious D world tour gets halted.
![Transport Minister coming for NZTA's ‘out of control’ road cone use](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Transport Minister coming for NZTA's ‘out of control’ road cone use
The Govt will begin a 'risk-based' approach to TTM use that will reduce cone numbers.
![Key BOP-Waikato highway to close for maintenance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Key BOP-Waikato highway to close for maintenance
Route between the two regions will close overnight on four consecutive days.
![Simon Wilson: Trackless trams in Auckland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Simon Wilson: Trackless trams in Auckland
OPINION: High-tech solutions offer Auckland a great chance to fix its transport woes.
![Editorial: National Party's board appointments of the two Bs is a wise choice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Editorial: National Party's board appointments of the two Bs is a wise choice
OPINION: Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges are a perfect fit.
![Waikato Expressway update: Horotiu southbound on-ramp to close for several weeks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Waikato Expressway update: Horotiu southbound on-ramp to close for several weeks
The closures would allow for resurfacing works to take place, NZTA said.
![Letters: Leave Western Springs Stadium untouched; higher speeds don't defeat traffic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Letters: Leave Western Springs Stadium untouched; higher speeds don't defeat traffic
OPINION: 'That is not what ratepayers expect of their council.'
![Opinion: Five reasons why the Govt should slow down on raising speed limits](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Opinion: Five reasons why the Govt should slow down on raising speed limits
OPINION: The case for lower speeds is compelling: lives are saved, pollution is reduced.
![Bulli Point back in roading spotlight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Bulli Point back in roading spotlight
Waikato Regional Council has confirmed the notorious stretch of SH1 is a priority.
![Luxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Luxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'
Law and order will be the Government's focus.
![Roading and water services moving in-house in Rangitīkei](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Roading and water services moving in-house in Rangitīkei
Rangitīkei District Council bring roading and water services in-house.
![Auckland motorists face peak-hour time-of-use charges as fuel tax is scrapped](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Auckland motorists face peak-hour time-of-use charges as fuel tax is scrapped
Transport Minister Simeon Brown says cash from congestion charges should be spent locally.
![Innocent motorist dies after being hit by one of two apparently feuding drivers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Innocent motorist dies after being hit by one of two apparently feuding drivers
A 49yo was killed when one of two vehicles speeding and overtaking each other hit his car.
![Focus: MP Simeon Brown announces Government's land transport plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Focus: MP Simeon Brown announces Government's land transport plan
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced the Government's policy statement on land transport. Video / Mark Mitchell
![Uber for truckies: The new app set to transform the transport industry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Uber for truckies: The new app set to transform the transport industry
The groundbreaking app Road Ninja is reshaping the trucking industry, connecting businesses and skilled drivers. Video / Carson Bluck
![One person in serious condition after two-vehicle crash involving tractor on SH3](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
One person in serious condition after two-vehicle crash involving tractor on SH3
'We treated and transported one patient to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.'
![Life and death on NZ roads: Truckie on 40 years of horror from the driver's seat](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Life and death on NZ roads: Truckie on 40 years of horror from the driver's seat
The bodies are still warm, says truckie of victims he's pulled from crashed vehicles.
![Simon Wilson: Seven ways we could be like Scandinavia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Simon Wilson: Seven ways we could be like Scandinavia
OPINION: Seven things that work well in Scandinavia that we could do too.
![Winston Peters delivers serious warning as scrutiny week concludes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Winston Peters delivers serious warning as scrutiny week concludes
Ministers have survived hours of questioning by Opposition MPs during the week.
![Matthew Birchall: We need a user-pays model to fund transport infrastructure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Matthew Birchall: We need a user-pays model to fund transport infrastructure
OPINION: Distance-based charging for vehicles should be considered as one funding option.