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NZTA may cut emergency event funding, raising local concerns.
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About 11 per cent of EV owners failed to pay up by the May 31 deadline.
‘Punching bags’: Police Minister says time to get tough on boy racers, gangs
Mark Mitchell told Mike Hosking police have suffered a drop in respect.
Simon Wilson: The Budget promises that are destroying us
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Mangamuka Gorge to reopen by Christmas - weather permitting
A troublesome stretch of State Highway 1 will be driveable in a matter of months.
Auckland Council must pay $803k for CRL tunnel running under part of valuable site
Cost awards now out in compulsory acquisition case for land owned by YMCA North Inc.
AA boss Nadine Tereora: From financial woes to leading a top brand
The head of NZ's largest member-based organisation has come from a humble background.
Gisborne MP slams transport body Trec over 'poor communication'
'This messaging was completely wrong and has caused undue stress.'
‘Pouring money down a hole’: Extra $1b for roads dumbfounds Greens, transport expert
The Govt is moving to 'accelerate' an already $20.7b road-focused fund.
'Needed': Mayor and deputy’s relief at $200m-plus lifeline for Auckland rail
$266.9m was announced to maintain metro rail in Auckland and Wellington in Budget 2024.
'Riskiest thing we do every day': How can we tackle our high road toll?
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Simon Wilson: Five ways for Nicola Willis to make the Budget look good
OPINION: Some of the biggest things the Finance Minister could do would cost very little.
Te Huia continues despite NZTA funding shortfall after council LTP deliberations
It also decided on a 7.4 per cent rates rise. This is higher than what was consulted on.
ComCom issues warning to ferry operator after Cook Strait cancellations
The watchdog says Bluebridge potentially misrepresented consumers’ rights to compensation.
Wellington council pleads for patience over ‘appalling’ lack of punctual train services
Metlink data shows trains arrive at stations punctually less than a quarter of the time.
Hamilton bus hub receives $7.5 million revamp
It will be the Transport Centre's first facelift since its opening in 2001.
RUCs for EVs: Many yet to sign up, with deadline just days away
The move will roughly double EV owners' running costs.
'Hypocritical': Consultant being paid to investigate Wellington's long tunnel
It comes after National promised to end Labour’s 'gravy train' of consultant spending.
Get off the road: Powerful e-scooters used illegally; users call for law change
E-scooter imports have soared yet riders may be unaware they are using them illegally.
Mapping whale migration still part of planning work for Ocean Flyer's seagliders
The unique form of transport could be coming to New Zealand in 2026 or 2027.
Big slip on Brynderwyns due to ‘completely unique’ soil
The combination of soils and rock was unusually slippery.
Letters: Public paying for mental health failures; wake-up call for flyers
OPINION: 'Our safety and peace of mind is compromised.'
Eroad revenue jumps 10 per cent after year of ‘disciplined delivery’
Revenue growth was recorded across all markets.
Fatal turbulence: Wife in intensive care told husband is dead
Geoff Kitchen died of a heart attack when the plane hit turbulence.
Simon Wilson: Politicians must agree to agree if we're going to get things built
OPINION: The big challenge for long-term planning: politicians must agree to agree.
'Unaffordable': Hamilton mayor responds to public feedback on draft LTP, 19.9% rates hikes
Developers say increased contributions could force them to build elsewhere.
Two people dead after crash in Canterbury
The crash happened in Kirwee on Tuesday afternoon.
Simon Wilson: Luxon and Swarbrick - a tale of two speeches
OPINION: The PM and the Greens co-leader gave very different climate speeches last week.
'Tidal flow' lane considered for Turret Rd traffic chokepoint
Council commissioners will decide on Monday whether to go ahead with improvements.
Ethically Kate: New Zealand isn't as clean and green as the world thinks
OPINION: Comparing perception with reality and how we stack up with other countries.
'Gisborne needs no-frills budget': Residents have say on council plans
'Grey St fiasco' sparks debate on spending priorities for district.
NZTA to reduce investment in Te Huia passenger train
The NZTA board made the decision at a meeting yesterday.
'Bad taste': Union boss rebuked in stoush over bus stop announcements
Boss distributed leaflets about “excessively loud and distracting” announcements.