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Focus: Aucklanders react as fuel tax gets scrapped
The regional fuel tax is gone but a new congestion charge could soon take its place.
The regional fuel tax is gone but a new congestion charge could soon take its place.
This weekend was the first after the opening - so how did Northland fare?
Transport Minister Simeon Brown says cash from congestion charges should be spent locally.
A 49yo was killed when one of two vehicles speeding and overtaking each other hit his car.
Two people died in a two-vehicle crash on Malaghans Road, Dalefield, Queenstown-Lakes District. Video / Supplied
The Serious Crash Unit examined the accident scene earlier today.
Waipawa's new roundabout causing concern, mayor says it is a "no brainer".
This time last year, Waikato's road death toll was one. Today, the toll reached six.
Afte a four-month long closure State Highway 1 at the Brynderwyn Hills is open.
State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns is finally open tonight after four months of detours.
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Thursday's power cut was estimated to cost $60m in another blow to struggling businesses.
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to take an alternative route.
Crews were 'thinking the worst' after being told of a six-car crash.
Ministers have survived hours of questioning by Opposition MPs during the week.
The tagging, thought to be linked to recent protests, has been reported to police.
The person was rescued by emergency services.
Auckland Transport says it is disappointed by the driving seen in the video.
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NZTA is consulting on changes that will give councils less money for road repairs.
NZTA said the closures were necessary due to remedial and safety improvements.
'Signing alliance agreements ... sets the project up strongly to move forward.'
The Northland road will be open for Matariki weekend.
Road safety advocates say government speed limit plan won't work for Northland roads.
The Rust Avenue bridge has been struck 15 times since 2004.
Logging truck rolls in Hawke's Bay, leaving the main road littered with its load.
The testing is necessary ahead of road rehabilitation work.
Residents welcome the reopening of Tiniroto Rd at the Hangaroa Bluffs.
Emergency services responded around 11pm to the crash in Hauraki District.
Northlanders affected by potholes respond to government funding boost.