IRD, Education chiefs get top state sector pay hikes
Among the 24 state sector CEOs whose performance over the year had been reviewed, six were paid more, five were paid less and 13 stayed the same.
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Tight-fisted Key deals blow to Brown's rail plan
Prime Minister John Key yesterday poured cold water on Super City Mayor-elect Len Brown's ambitious plans for rail.
Only 10% of car thefts solved
Police are often stumped unless they manage to catch criminals in the act of stealing.
No booze or you will be fined, teen drivers told
A "zero-tolerance" policy will fine teenage drivers $200 and 50 demerit points if they have any alcohol at all in their system.
'Welcome to the 21st century' - <b>readers respond</b> to give-way change
We asked readers what they thought of the Govt's plan to change NZ's right-turn rule in 2012, and found little consensus.
Driving with cellphone 'dumber than dumb'
The AA refutes a US study which claims banning cellphone use while driving was counter-productive and encouraged covert behaviour behind the wheel.
Govt defends decision to go against drink-drive advice
The Govt is defending its decision not to lower the drink-driving limit despite advice that doing so could save lives.
Joyce joins list of MPs with convictions
Transport Minister Steven Joyce is the latest MP to admit having criminal convictions.
Backdown on bus lanes
Auckland City Council says it will now treat motorists more leniently and fairly and will push lawmakers to cut the $150 fines nearly in half.
Council backtracks on bus lane enforcement
After a backlash over its overzealous issuing of bus lane fines, Auckland City Council today agreed to new initiatives "to ensure a fair and reasonable approach" to bus lane enforcement.
New section of motorway opens
A new 4.5km stretch of motorway connecting the southern and southwestern motorways at Manukau has been opened.