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The bitter taste of Auckland's traffic jams
Almost a third of Auckland drivers believe traffic congestion harms their health and performance at work or in class.

Men accused of $840,000 scam back in court
Two men were back in court today facing more 300 charges relating to defrauding the former North Shore City Council of more than $800,000.

Death-crash driver sobs
A driver ran from his car sobbing and yelling: "I checked the road, I checked and it was clear," witnesses say.

Three hit by buses after route made two-way
Three people have been hit by buses on a Wellington street since it was made two-way on Sunday.

Christchurch Northern Corridor aerial flyover October 2020
Christchurch Northern Corridor aerial flyover October 2020. Video / NZTA

Akl rail tunnel expected complete in 7 years
Auckland Mayor Len Brown expects a $2 billion rail tunnel through central Auckland to be completed within seven years, but who will pick up the bill remains uncertain.

Council official accused of $840,000 scam
Pair face hundreds of charges over roading work paid for but allegedly never done.

Arrest after fatal hit-and-run
A 24-year-old man has been arrested over the death of an elderly Wanganui woman in a hit-and-run yesterday.

Tamaki Drive carparking spaces moved after crash
Four car parking spaces have been removed from the scene of a fatal crash involving a cyclist in Auckland earlier this week.

What needs to be done to make cycling safer?
Cyclists are pleading for motorists to show them respect after seeing five of their number die in five days after crashes. What needs to be done to make cycling safer?

Highway threatens rural homes
Adri Noom has been told the proposed Puhoi-to-Wellsford highway route runs right through his house near Warkworth.