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Opinion: The Northern Expressway is urgently needed, so are other ways to fund it
OPINION: Northland has suffered from decades of under-investment in its land transport.

Simon Wilson: Why I’m still not convinced by Wayne Brown
OPINION: The mayor promised to 'fix Auckland' but where's the evidence for it?

Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns
Bill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.

Mark Thomas: Why Auckland needs a bold new agenda for growth
OPINION: Auckland’s Future Fund aims to reduce reliance on rates for infrastructure.

Richard Harman: Power struggle defines Auckland-Wellington relations
Project Auckland: Under Brown, the council has clawed some power back from Wellington.

Peter Reidy: Why Auckland’s rail transformation will be worth the wait
KiwiRail CEO shares the highs and lows of readying the rail network for the CRL.

‘Extraordinary’ demand: Major industrial hub takes shape north of Auckland
Oyster Capital's site offers large lots, attracting expanding businesses.

‘Become NZ’s most efficient’: Port CEO on driving Auckland’s economic future
What must Auckland do to help the port fulfil its potential?

Roadworks chip away at Napier cars
One driver said they had eight windscreen chips and paint chips all over the bonnet.

Simon Wilson: Let’s be honest - PPPs, tolls and the Investment Summit
Opinion: The Government's big play for foreign funding achieved far less than we're told.

Developer taking $100m Karangahape Rd building plans to Environment Court
Developer hopes the court may hear case this winter and overturn the original decision.

Chris Bishop v Auckland Council commissioners on K Rd rejection: ‘Insanity ... total nonsense’
The plans failed to meet tests under the RMA, the commissioners' report said.

‘Great news’: Early ramp opening to ease Pāpāmoa traffic
The eastbound ramps at Pāpāmoa East Interchange may open in late 2025.

Letters: Rassie Erasmus is a rugby coaching giant
OPINION: South African Rugby is one of the finest examples of the success of a diversity.

Simon Wilson: $150b shock – Council v Govt on big Auckland projects
Opinion: Three big surprises came with Auckland Council's infrastructure announcement.

Law firm says ruling over permit to kill wildlife causing ‘big headaches’ for developers
Recent High Court decision finds permit issued to NZTA was unlawful.

How Northland’s new expressway aims to boost the economy
The Government will open procurement for the Northland Expressway project.

How Britomart was transformed from neglected site to Auckland’s coolest precinct
Britomart values Auckland's past, present and future, says Christine Fletcher.

Desert Road reopens after closure cost freight industry $100,000 daily
The Desert Road closure forced 800 trucks daily on to a 40-minute detour.

Meet Tanya, the woman who can open a bottle of beer with a 13-tonne excavator
She’ll be one of the first women competing at the National Excavator Operator Competition.

Hundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/h
Mayor is urging NZTA for safety improvements on the highway stretch.