Govt releases details on Auckland’s northwestern busway, when work starts
The busway should take priority over other mega dream projects, says Wayne Brown.
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Security of West Coast highway a ‘grave concern’.
Labour returns to the 30s, but National/Act can still govern in new poll
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Enchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue response
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Interislander warned ferry issues could prove fatal if not fixed
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New rail overbridge in Ohakune to open
The first of two restored Ohakune bridges opens on Friday, August 11.
How will NZ get $210b of crucial new infrastructure funded, built?
National is a fan of PPPs and has big plans for new ones if it gets elected.
NZ's wealthiest school planning 191 rented apartments in Epsom
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Dire strait: Latest ferry failure the latest in a decade long-list
The Cook Strait ferries have seen engine failure, freak waves and a stabbing.
Mangamuka Gorge road repair a massive job amid more slips, heavy rain
The project has proved hugely challenging.
Truckies radio ahead to avoid disaster on treacherous section of SH1
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Major disruptions for Auckland trains
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Letters: Australia, NZ similarities on crime, gangs, economy
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Political parties urged to make rail a priority for Horizons region
An open letter is being sent to all political parties.
'Big relief': Napier and Hastings get another commuter bridge
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Rating Auckland: New report says city shines on quality of life, falls short on transport, safety
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Simon Wilson: While Labour and National battle to build roads, the world burns
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'Particularly aggressive': Where petrol price wars have dropped fuel prices by 30c a litre
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'Politics not transport': Mayor fires shot at major parties over new harbour crossing plan
The mayor claimed both Labour and National had failed in their consultation.
Train crashes: 40 collisions, 305 near misses in last year
Ten people have lost their lives after train collisions in the last year.
‘Bonkers’: Greens slam second harbour crossing as National shows support
National's transport spokesman has called the harbour light rail plans a "fantasy".
'No question' second Auckland harbour crossing needed - PM
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