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Call to investigate if fraudster forced out whistleblowers
Labour MP Sue Moroney is calling for an investigation into whether a convicted fraudster pushed public servants out of their jobs after they raised red flags about her. Audio
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Did a fraudster push whistleblowers out of their jobs?
The Labour Party is calling for an investigation into whether a convicted fraudster effectively pushed public servants out of their jobs after they raised red flags about her, as Craig McCulloch… Audio
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Fraudster's boss gave benefit of the doubt eight times
Staff repeatedly raised concerns about Ministry of Transport fraudster Joanne Harrison's conduct, MPs have been told.
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Northland highway 'an election-year spiel' - Peters
Northland MP Winston Peters is sceptical about the government's plan to upgrade a Northland highway at a cost of up to $500 million.
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Cost of Warkworth to Wellsford motorway could double
A motorway north of Auckland could cost more than double the $1 billion figure quoted two years ago, latest estimates show.
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Road build challenged by rail advocates and MP
Transport Minister Simon Bridges announced last week that work would start on a new four-lane highway from Whangarei to Oakleigh before 2019. Lois Williams spoke to those welcoming the development… Audio
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Greens say Warkworth-Wellsford highway cost soaring & benefit falling
As the the estimated cost of the planned Warkworth to Wellsford motorway north of Auckland continues to rise, the Green Party's transport spokesperson JulieAnne Genter says the project should be… Audio
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Electric vehicles given pass to use priority lanes
Forget waving your fist at that driver hurtling past you in a priority lane - electric vehicles are now allowed to zoom down some Auckland motorway on-ramps.
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Regional development plans criticised as all talk
The government has defended its Gisborne regional development plans from accusations it needs to intervene more.
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Govt regional development plans criticised as all talk
The Tairawhiti Economic Action Plan has been launched in Gisborne setting out a blueprint for the region's growth in the next five years. But critics aren't so sure the Government's commitments will… Audio
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Support package extended for Kaikōura businesses
The government has again extended its wage subsidy package but Wellington and Hutt Valley businesses will no longer be eligible.
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Warning over moving quarries from urban areas
Quarries are warning that rising building costs will be propelled higher still by pressure on them to move further away from cities and towns.
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Overbridge crash driver had never driven on Akl motorway
The driver of a truck carrying a digger that crashed into an Auckland motorway overbridge says he had never driven on Auckland's motorway before and believed his load was under-size.
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Goff not energised by electric vehicle trial
Auckland's mayor does not back a government-promoted trial that will give electric cars priority access to the city's motorways.
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Route for Wellsford stretch of new highway announced
The proposed section from Warkworth to Wellsford is expected to reduce travel times, avoid the winding Dome Valley and reduce crash rates by up to 80 percent.
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Excavators onsite at SH1 slips
Work is set to begin next week to clear the largest slips blocking State Highway 1 between Kaikōura and Picton.
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Petrol price investigation to look at profits
An investigation will look at how fair petrol and diesel prices are at the pump, Energy Minister Judith Collins says.
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Work to start on Northland bridges this year
The government says work will start this year on three new bridges in Northland.
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Widening petrol price margins hurting motorists - AA
Petrol price margins are widening, sparking calls for the government to investigate whether motorists are being ripped off. Audio
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Goff confident of backing for Auckland fuel tax
Outspoken - Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is confident the government will allow a regional fuel tax to plug a looming gap in transport funding. Audio
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Joyce checks in on Kaikōura
Kaikōura business owners will likely ask Finance Minister Steven Joyce for more government support until the road north re-opens, the mayor says.
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Govt "all talk and no action" on electric cars - Labour
The government has failed to lead a self-proclaimed "charge" to encourage switching from petrol and diesel cars to electric ones, the Labour Party says.
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Wellington cordon to extend ahead of quake demolition
A central Wellington cordon is expanding to include two more businesses, as preparations are made for the destruction of an earthquake-damaged carpark.
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Quake-hit SH1 reopens south of Kaikōura
The coastal highway south of Kaikōura has re-opened for the first time since the earthquake that cut the town off. Video
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KiwiRail to scrap electric on main trunk line
KiwiRail will scrap its electric trains on the main trunk line between Auckland and Wellington and move to an all-diesel fleet.