Targeted forestry rates 'a blunt instrument'
"It’s about looking for an equitable way of covering that cost.”
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One person ‘seriously injured’ after car leaves road in rural Auckland
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
‘Incredibly frustrating’: How a $1m Queen St pedestrianisation project ballooned to $12m
'We could do a lot more ... without having to do massive infrastructure,' Swarbrick said.
Fletcher's grim AGM: Perth leaky pipes and problems on housing
$1b losses had been a 'near-death experience', the company would never return to that.
Ōhaupō traffic lights, crossing construction under way
Crossing outside Windy Ridge Function Centre and Ōhaupō Store to improve safety.
Section of Waikato Expressway to close at night
Ongoing work will see southbound traffic detoured for about five weeks.
Council concern over logging damage to Whanganui roads
'This isn't concentrated to just one area, it's network-wide.'
The new Government wants to reveal the skeletons in the old Government’s closet
National will open Labour's closet, revealing the skeletons inside.
Two dead on region's roads
Police have “a firm focus” on four main causes of death and serious injury on the roads.
'Time is ticking': Dublin St Bridge replacement getting closer
“We’re at the point where we need to make a decision and then get on with it."
Devastating start to long weekend with two dead, more than five injured after three serious crashes
Two highways were closed after the fatal crashes.
Buses replace trains in Auckland and Wellington over Labour Weekend
Progress on major rail projects and maintenance work will be done over the long weekend.
New roads added to network as part of rural subdivision
The name of Rusthall Estate was chosen by a panel including local iwi and other parties.
The Premium Debate: Cancer 'metavivor' wants Pharmac CEO, board removed after emails
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East Coast Road's five pedestrian crossings
Locals are up in arms about East Coast Road's five pedestrian crossings being installed within 900 metres. Video / Sylvie Whinray
Popular Waikato reserve to reopen for Labour Weekend
Keeley Reserve at Karapiro will reopen in time for Labour Weekend.
Auckland speed trial: New point-to-point speed cameras being installed on six Auckland roads
A trial of the cameras found motorists driving over three times the speed limit.
Detour on SH3 to allow road repairs
The roadworks were expected to take seven weeks to complete.
Uffindell: 'We have got a lot of challenges we’ll now be able to focus on'
Roading, infrastructure and law and order are among the key pieces of work.
'Humbled and honoured' New MPs ready to get to work for region
There are lots of challenges ahead for the new MPs.
Suspected smuggler crashes overloaded German van, killing seven and injuring 16 migrants
A 6-year-old child was among those who were killed in the devasting crash.
Auckland's Southern Motorway re-opens after blockage due to serious crash
Serious Crash Unit investigators are looking into how the pedestrian was hit.
The Premium Debate: Roadworkers shot at, abused, threatened amid delays
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Roadworks to take longer than expected at SH1, Rangiriri
Work on the southbound lanes is to continue until November.
Motorway mayhem as driver dodges ducklings
A duck walkabout with a gaggle of ducklings caused chaos on a Dunedin motorway.
Cyclone Gabrielle: River crossing restores access to farms after seven months
The Glenbrooke Rd bridge was one of many wiped out by the cyclone in February.
Work to commence on Forgotten World Highway sealing
Motorists should plan ahead as the road will be closed at times.
Flood repairs well under way for key Coromandel route
Critical repair work is taking shape on Coromandel's SH25a
Homelessness, family farms, connectivity, GPs - the concerns of Northland towns
Small-town Northlanders often feel forgotten. They are hoping for change this election.
Waikato Expressway closures for roadworks
The area has also been reduced to one lane in each direction with a 50km/h speed limit.