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Hamilton - Auckland commuter train arrives right on time
The new Te Huia service arrived at Papakura station on schedule.
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The City Rail Link is designed for heavy rail to the North Shore, but not light rail.
Wellington council mulls iwi voting rights, $100k remuneration
Voting rights debate comes after the council agreed in principle to establish Māori ward.
Business Hub: The man heading $4.4b CRL project
'CRL is a mega project in a world sense'.
Property owners take on Auckland Council over 'hideous' Queen St
Powerful incorporated society to legally argue Queen St changes have 'decimated' business.
Calls to remove planter boxes after traffic trial uproar
Residents say the trial is making their trips to work much longer and hurting businesses.
Ports of Auckland boss told to 'just bugger off' by Māori board
A new report has revealed systemic failings in safety practices at Ports of Auckland.
Government puts Auckland light rail back on track
It will take six to eight years before light rail is running in Auckland.
Boxed in: Residents stunned by blocked streets in Auckland suburb
Plywood planter boxes sprout up in busy streets to turn rat-runners back.
'Devastating club': Her husband died after he was hit by a boat; widow hits out at port
"I do not want any more families to join such a devastating club."
Advocates cry foul as liquor stores keep getting approved
South Auckland advocacy groups say an urgent review of licensing laws is needed.
Man found guilty of flouting kauri dieback laws
Armitstead could be fined up to $60,000 when he is sentenced in May.
Ports boss facing call to go after damning health and safety report
The Maritime Union has no confidence in Tony Gibson and wants him gone.
Ports of Auckland review: Mayor's grim message to management
"If the board doesn't carry out its role then they will be replaced," Phil Goff says.
Auckland Council selling Downtown Car Park building
Downtown Car Park building could be turned into a major bus terminal.
'This isn't a junket': Angst over Auckland Council staff's $38k Blenheim conference
Ratepayers will fund Phil Goff and 15 staff to attend the Local Government NZ conference.
Climate change activists challenge South Auckland roading project
The activist group has applied for a judicial review of the Waka Kotahi NZTA led project.
Opponents of Auckland public reserve sales asked to back off
Panuku boss David Rankin said the email was 'an honest mistake'.
Auckland Council aiming for better oversight of city's port
Council hasn't spent enough time with ports company.
Goff's strong letter demands answers of Ports of Auckland
The Ports' latest quarterly report reveals there have been four stop-work injuries.
Auckland Council liquidating anti-1080 charity
The charity owes nearly $50,000 to ratepayers and taxpayers over a failed court challenge.
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Hamilton opposes Auckland bid for Waikato water
Hamilton says "we have to put our city first".
Dog found hanging from fence at South Auckland house
The SPCA has committed to an investigation once they receive the relevant information.
Auckland libraries poised to ditch fines entirely in bid to increase patronage
Auckland Council is planning to abolish late fees.
Auckland Council manager leaves after bullying allegations
Former employees say manager created toxic and stressful working environment.
Overnight roadworks cause earthquake-like vibrations
Auckland Transport said steps are being taken to minimise disruption.
Artist happy with new home for his albatross sculpture
The sculpture has been remodelled at a cost of $265,000.
Fundamental flaws in billion dollar Auckland Transport Project say urbanists
Transport Minister Michael Wood say new plan goes further toward addressing climate issue.
Public transport fares slashed for poor in Auckland Transport Plan
Spending on walking and cycling has got a $600m boost.