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Five injured, one critically, in Hawke's Bay crash - two cut from vehicle

Motorists are being told to avoid a part of Clive after the two-vehicle crash.

A councillor in Fiji, another in hospital, and Wayne Brown's 'inappropriate' joke

Opinion: Council attendance, bargaining for the city, elections, Panmure and the St James.

Stock Takes: What to watch out for this reporting season

Will this month's company reporting season reveal a turnaround for the sharemarket?

Simon Wallace: Government must step up to save vital regional air routes

OPINION: Our vital regional air routes are being crippled by soaring costs.

Police Investigate Stabbing at Manukau Bus Station

Police are investigating a stabbing at the Manukau Bus Station on Manukau Station Road, reported around 8:15pm. Video / NZ Herald

Gisborne hospitality positive about Uber launch, taxi drivers unsure population can sustain service

Uber is seeking local drivers for its upcoming launch in Gisborne.

Train derailment in Germany leaves three dead; injuries reported

Several people have died in a train derailment in southwestern Germany.

Traffic management expert doubtful new road cone hotline will work

'I'm very doubtful that this particular thread [the hotline] is going to bear fruit.'

Report: Auckland's car reliance, low housing density lagging peers

Auckland relies heavily on cars due to limited transport options.

Cycle rickshaws banned to tackle overtourism in Florence

Pedicabs and golf carts full of tourists are overwhelming the Unesco-listed historic city.

Watch: Rail enthusiast captures near miss between ute and heritage train

Kieran Chisnall heard a ute 'roaring down the road' towards the level crossing, and knew the driver wasn’t going to stop.

Road funding shifts: NZ explores tolls for new infrastructure

A new $830 million toll road will open in 2026, connecting to Whangaparāoa.

AT's six-figure spend on public figures to create social media content under fire

AT spent $147,765 on social media influencer campaigns in the year to May 2025.

Council reform: The Wayne Brown way has arrived

Auckland Council has a new development office and has taken direct control of planning.

'There's still a lot to do': Road safety concerns despite $47m upgrades

The road rebuild in Northland cost $47 million over nine months.

Love this City: The wind in Luxon’s hair, better housing and more dogs, roads and Matariki magic

Opinion: Goings on at Auckland Council and other highlights of the week.