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Simon Bridges "vindicated" over OIA ruling
Transport Minister Simon Bridges is claiming vindication after being cleared of trying to improperly influence officials into keeping a report secret. Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
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Simon Bridges 'vindicated' over OIA ruling
The Transport Minister says a report clearing him of trying to improperly influence officials gave him "some sense of vindication".
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Top Stories for Friday 28 July 2017
Audio 28 Jul 2017Whangarei shooting: Police Association praises bravery of AOS, Auckland Hospital reveals almost half its pipes, wires and ducts are unsafe, Michael Woodhouse justifies migrant rules despite wrath of… Audio
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Transport Minister avoids criticism over OIA secrecy
KiwiRail has been criticised after it appeared to roll over when Transport Minister Simon Bridges' staff asked for a report to be kept secret, while the minister himself has been cleared.
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Manawatu gorge closure: Businesses left in limbo
Businesses in Woodville will have to wait until Christmas before they know whether a permanent alternative to the Manawatu Gorge road will go through, or bypass the town.
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Govt apologises to Transport Ministry fraud whistleblowers
The government has apologised to staff bundled out of the ministry after speaking out about a manager later convicted for stealing nearly $650,000.
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Dunedin tallies flood damage
Dunedin City Council is warning people not to try to return to the flooded settlement of Henley until flood waters recede. Video
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Cycleway planned for new Kaikōura highway
The government is to spend more than $230 million improving State Highway 1 on either side of Kaikōura and creating a new cycleway.
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Transport Ministry accused of dodging OIA request
Emails from the Transport Minister show he told his own ministry that its plans to withhold information from a Labour MP were at odds with its promise to be open and transparent.
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Govt invests millions to diversify West Coast economy
The government is pumping millions of dollars into the West Coast in an effort to move its economy away from coal mining.
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Critics query viability of Māori Party's 'IwiRail'
The Māori Party's ambitious plan to resurrect rail in the regions is being questioned, with critics worried it is doomed to fail.
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Special Economic Zones still on the table
It is outrageous the government is still considering introducing special economic zones after being told not to by officials, Forest and Bird says.
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Govt accused of trying to bypass laws to speed up mining plans
Official documents show the government has been working on plans to bypass environmental protections, Forest & Bird says. Audio
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Concerns Hurunui businesses missing out on quake support
The Hurunui District mayor is concerned only one business in his district is benefiting from a government support grant to help quake hit businesses.
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Lions tour a $26m win for Auckland business
An estimated $26m has been injected into the Auckland economy by the British and Irish Lions tour.
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Lions tour investment 'well worth it'
The financial benefits of the Lions tour are still being calculated, but businesses and the Economic Development Minister say it was a success that was well worth the investment.
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'Good progress' in Transport Ministry whistleblowers report
The inquiry into whether a convicted fraudster forced out whistleblowers at the ministry will be released this month.
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Govt to give $5m to Team New Zealand
Team New Zealand will receive a $5 million investment from the government to help keep key staff as they work towards defending the America's Cup at the next regatta.
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KiwiRail refuses to release emails on blocked report
KiwiRail is refusing to reveal how its top officials reacted after the Transport Minister's office urged them to keep a report secret.
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New Waterview Tunnel attracts noise concerns
Some local residents are worried about the noise coming from traffic using Auckland's newly opened Waterview Tunnel.
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Canterbury roading infrastructure work completed
The organisation responsible for repairing Christchurch's roading infrastructure says its job is done and it is handing the remaining work to the city council.
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NZ should get behind America's Cup - Simon Bridges
The Minister of Economic Development says New Zealanders should get behind the technology and innovation of the America's Cup. Audio
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The Anatomy of a Question
It was a tumultuous week in Parliament and we analyse one afternoon’s action for the strategies behind the ruckus. Audio