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National's first wave of major new roads, and how existing projects are tracking
National has juggled the new roads it plans to build first from its pre-election list.

Dangerous driver clocked at 190km/h six years after causing fatal crash
Police found meth and cannabis on Kevin Bishell after they pulled him over for speeding.

Residents 'insulted' after NZTA scraps upgrade for 'worst intersection in NZ'
The intersection is described as the worst in New Zealand.

'Doesn't seem to be logical': Improving notorious intersection shelved – again
The Hill St junction is often described as the worst intersection in NZ.

Hells bells: Town divided after school switches to loudspeakers, blasts AC/DC
The principal says students' learning, attendance and behaviour have improved.

Tyre iron attack: Home-d for street racer who permanently disabled resident irate over burnouts
The judge suggests he sell his "precious" Holden to fund a $15k victim reparation payment.

Plight of a small village: Can plucky Pūhoi overcome a puzzling motorway decision?
How a resilient Kiwi village hopes to bounce back from a big drop in visitors.

High hopes, no new homes yet: NZ Super Fund, Classic partnership
'No titles have come through yet for build partners to commence the construction.'

How to make the Public Works Act work for you if your land is needed for a highway
Land is needed for the SH1 corridor, but what about the property owners?

Downed pylon: Transpower boss says context missing from failures announcement
Transpower says its position in the fallen pylon incident has not been fairly represented

‘Major’ police search shuts down SH1 near Warkworth, road reopens
Motorists posted on social media that police had 'completely blocked off the road'.

Stink over sewage from Auckland housing development goes to court
Watercare plans to truck sewage away at three other housing developments.

Simeon Brown announces new 110kmh speed limit from Orewa to Warkworth
Proposed speed limit increases of 110km/h on State Highway 1 from Orewa to Warkworth will mean faster journey times for Kiwis travelling between Auckland and Northland. Video / NZH

Three more Auckland housing developments to have sewage trucked away
'It’s like Rotorua but a little bit more potent,' said one resident.

Two seriously injured in Warkworth crash
A helicopter has been dispatched to the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Warkworth.

Ngāti Whātua appeals Waste Management landfill decision
Iwi challenges Environment Court decision to grant Dome Valley site resource consent.

'Retirement funds eaten up' - Point Wells man wins battle for seawall, boat ramp
'It’s been well in excess of $280,000 and there’s more to spend.'

Auckland house-building outstrips population rise
On the fringes, especially to the north, west and south, are where real growth occurred.

'False prophet': State caregiver created cult, twisted doomsday religious doctrine to molest boy
He was charged in 2022 with exploiting his positon of trust over 15 years earlier.

Man arrested after speeding rental car across Auckland region
The man will appear in North Shore District Court on multiple driving-related charges.

Homesteading: Meet the Kiwis ditching modern life
'The city lifestyle seems to come with a lot more pressure and stress.'