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<i>Brian Rudman:</i> All aboard please, we're tired of waiting
Aucklanders aren't too fussed where their trains are built - 100 years on, they just want a service.

Elderly forced to find out-of-way service
Elderly people are searching out petrol stations that will fill their tanks for them as health and safety rules take the service out of service stations.

Lower fares 'unlikely' if Air NZ plan approved
A partnership between Air New Zealand and Australian airline Virgin Blue that could result in up to 80 more flights across the Tasman each week is unlikely to deliver cheaper fares, aviation experts say.

Train drivers slept on job
Kiwirail train drivers have been disciplined for seven serious safety breaches in the past two years, including failing drug or alcohol tests and falling asleep on the job.

Tongan official quits over 'interference'
Attorney-General John Caughi has accused the Tongan govt of trying to curb an independent judiciary and attempting to interfere with the Princess Ashika inquiry.

Courts bill takes aim at unpaid traffic fines
New legislation will allow the suspension of licenses belonging to drivers who have not arranged to pay their traffic fines.

<i>Ask Phoebe:</i> Planting flowers on roadside verge isn't allowed - it's council property
Planting flowers on roadside verge isn't allowed - it's council property.

Online maps show danger zones for cycle riders
Information enables a safer route to be planned to avoid accident blackspots