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Residents unhappy with road plans
Increased traffic congestion and major safety issues are among the concerns Christchurch residents have about multimillion-dollar roading proposals.
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Balloon victims could have lived
The people who died in the Carterton balloon tragedy would likely have lived had its cannabis-using pilot opted to "rip out" when it hit power lines, the Coroner has found. Audio
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Minister has motorway toll doubts
The Transport Minister says he remains skeptical about whether a motorway tax in Auckland would work.
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Govt oil permit policy 'foolhardy'
The Government's oil and gas exploration permit policy is ludicrous and reckless, a leading environmental lawyer says.
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Minister ignores kauri advice
The Transport Minister ignored advice that one of the bridges targeted in an upgrade of bridges in Northland could not be widened because of kauri trees. Audio
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Transport Minister under massive fire
The Transport Minister Simon Bridges is under fire today with the Labour Party accusing him of breaking Cabinst rules and calling for his ministerial scalp. Audio
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Possible rates rise for Wellington runway extension
The Wellington City Council is not ruling out rate rises to help pay for a controversial runway extension at the capital's airport.
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Govt oil search plans announced
The Government has unveiled several new areas for oil and gas exploration, despite concerns about falling oil prices and risks to native wildlife. Video
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Govt sceptical of Wellington runway extension
The Minister of Transport is playing down the prospect of a government contribution to extending the runway at Wellington airport.
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Protest swells in Auckland
More than 3000 people, according to Greenpeace's estimates, have protested in central Auckland against deep sea oil drilling.
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Candidates drum up last-minute support
The two frontrunners in the Northland by-election have spent the last day of the official campaign trying to win some last-minute votes. Audio
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Joyce acknowledges tight race in Northland
Questions and accusations over brand new bridges and dusty old roads have continued to dog the Government in the run up to the Northland by-election. Audio
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Question Time for 17 March 2015
Audio 17 Mar 20151. ANDREW LITTLE to the Prime Minister: Does he still believe that people who oppose the deployment of New Zealand soldiers to train Iraqi Government forces need to "get some guts and join the right… Audio
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Second Auckland harbour crossing step closer
A second harbour crossing in Auckland is a step closer, as transport officials begin work to decide the route.
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Does Wellington understand Auckland?
Todd Niall explores if Auckland needs extra support from government. Audio
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At The Movies for 12 March 2015
On At The Movies, Simon Morris looks at three rather average films: fantasy epic Seventh Son, starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore, conman comedy Focus with Will Smith, and Kidnapping Mr Heineken… Audio
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The Day In Parliament for 11 March 2015
Simon Bridges faces questions about bridges in Northland. Environment Minister grilled on the fate of a Kauri tree in Auckland. Bill English fields questions about the proposed referendum on NZ's… Audio
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Today In Parliament for 10 March 2015 - evening edition
Simon Bridges faces questions about bridges in Northland. Environment Minister grilled on the fate of a Kauri tree in Auckland. Audio
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Transport Minister admits work started last week
The Transport Minister, Simon Bridges, is making no bones about the fact that the Government has made a multi-million dollar investment in Northland because it wants to win the by-election. Audio
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Northland roads were already in pipeline
A Northland local government official says a deal to fix the region's roads was already signed off before the National Party raised the matter.
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National promises new Northland bridges
Prime Minister John Key says ten bridges in Northland will be rebuilt regardless of which party wins the seat's by-election. Video, Audio
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Rebuild of deadly overbridge begins
The $11 million reconstruction and realignment of the deadly Normanby Overbridge in South Taranaki began today.
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PM says pay raise about right
The Prime Minister says the pay rates of MPs and Ministers are now about right - despite yesterday saying they did not need any increase. Video, Audio
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MPs receive pay rise of 5.5%
MPs have received an increase of 5.5 percent in their pay, in a ruling against a request made earlier in the year by Prime Minister John Key. Audio
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Labour calls for petrol price inquiry
The Labour Party is calling for a parliamentary select committee inquiry into the prices petrol companies charge.