Anzac weekend: Traffic building, crash blocking SH1, mixed weather bag
Traffic is building across the country as many take to the road for the long weekend.
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Vaccine passes dropped for practical driving tests
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AT put on notice by mayoral candidates over parking plans
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Get off the road: Auckland Transport's plan to remove parking for cycleways and bus lanes
These changes are desperately needed, says councillor Chris Darby.
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AT set to release details of roads where parking could be banned
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff called earlier plans for parking "totally arrogant".
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