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Ikea opening ‘around Christmas trading period’, plans for traffic mitigation at Sylvia Park
'Ikea is likely to open around the Christmas trading period at the end of this year.'

'Massively disappointed': Helipad approval sparks backlash
Council received 1400 submissions; more than 1300 opposed the helicopter flights.

Fears Northland Expressway at risk as report challenges $1.2b GDP boost
MP Grant McCallum fears the highway could be scrapped by a Labour-led government.

Watch: First look inside City Rail Link’s unique new Te Waihorotiu Station
'No other train station in the world will look like this,' says CRL CEO Patrick Brockie.

Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray's contentious helipad approved for $24m home
The application has been granted subject to a raft of conditions.

'Really good thing': PM backs 110km/h speed limit for Pūhoi motorway
More than 7900 submissions supported the new speed limit, with 94% in favour.

'Uber in the sky': Can competing gondolas fix Queenstown's traffic woes?
Two $200m-plus aerial transit proposals are promising a unique fix.

Where did 8000 passengers go? The latest forecasts for $5.5b City Rail Link
The initial capacity is lower than earlier forecasts of 27,000 passengers.

Spain court suspends huge Ryanair 'abusive practices' fine
EasyJet, Volotea, and Vueling were also fined for similar 'abusive practices'.

'You’re going to need somewhere': Boy racers call for change
Police faced dangerous driving, fireworks and unlawful assembly perils at a Levin event.

Treasury 'got it wrong' predicting KiwiRail to fall short of financial target, Winston Peters says
'Treasury were cautious given the economic conditions, but the company delivered.'

The family campground split by a 100km/h highway
Motutere Holiday Park is a prime spot for camping, watersports and heavy traffic.

Car theft crisis pits manufacturers against high-tech gangs
Almost 130,000 UK vehicles were stolen in the year to March 2024 - near a 15-year high.

Are you paying too much for parking?
Research shows parking costs in urban areas differ greatly across the country.

'He was trying to kill me': Bus driver punched, choked as passengers lash out
And a 14-year-old boy punched a driver after he missed a turn near Tauranga Boys' College.

Congestion toll cuts traffic delays and gridlock, report says
'By every possible standard, congestion pricing is a success.'

'Restricted is a lot more intense': Students back overhaul of full driver licence test
Restricted licence test so difficult and complex that full test is 'unnecessary'.

Simon Wilson: Auckland housing, Wayne Brown’s big plan and the silliness of the new speed rules
Opinion: Density is coming whether you like it or not and Wayne Brown has a bold new plan.

Government compromises with Auckland on housing, U-turns on 'sausage flat' promise
Auckland will opt out of the 'sausage flat' law but other councils will be forced to stay.

Armed police intervention: Tunnel reopens after firearm incident
Police received a report of a firearm incident in Kilbirnie.

Driver accused of fatal Auckland bus stop assault appears in court
A 61-year-old was later found unresponsive at the bus stop.