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Diver joins calls to address Niagara shipwreck
Diving pioneer and environmentalist Wade Doak is backing calls for a high-tech survey of the wreck of the Niagara, off Northland's east coast.
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Govt sceptical of passenger rail link plan
The government is sceptical of a plan for a fast passenger rail network linking Auckland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty.
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Extending sittings for settlements
Sometimes there are more things to do than there is time to do them but Parliament has a few tools to help it get things done including passing Treaty Settlements. Audio
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Govt needs to 'get on' with Manawatu Gorge alternative
As the costs for trucking companies mount from the closure of the Manawatu Gorge, they want to see the government get on with a new permanent route. Jemma Brackebush reports. Audio
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Crews north of Kaikōura clear path to each other
Work crews are now able to access the entire coastal corridor north of Kaikōura for the first time since the November 2016 earthquake.
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The final countdown
It's the final week of business in the House before Parliament dissolves for the election and the leader of the House Simon Bridges says there's still lots to get through. Audio
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Govt pledges third of govt-owned vehicles to be electric by 2021
The Prime Minister has announced a third of government-owned vehicles will be electric by 2021.
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Billions needed as Auckland transport funding gap grows
A short-term $1 billion funding plug is needed for a widening gap in Auckland's future transport needs, a leaked report says. Audio
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Auckland's transport funding gap widens to $1 billion
Auckland's transport funding gap is looking $1 billion bigger as the council and government decide more needs to be done sooner for the quickly growing city. Transport Minister Simon Bridges says the… Audio
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Govt says it can pay for Auckland's $1b transport blowout
A leaked copy of the latest Auckland transport plan shows light rail is among the projects being fast-tracked for the city. It also shows a funding gap of about $1 billion. Transport Minister Simon… Audio
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House adopts satire rule change
Parliament has loosened up rules for satirising footage of MPs in the debating chamber as part of a review of Standing Orders. Audio
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Gorge closure: 'We can't sustain the losses'
Calls are growing for an economic assistance package for businesses affected by the massive slip which has closed the Manawatu Gorge on State Highway 3.
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Humour, poignancy and deeper reflections
Some are sad, some angry, most are funny, but all are interesting - Leader of the House Simon Bridges talks about retiring MPs' final speeches to the House. Audio
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Kaikōura back on track: Southern rail lines restored
The rail network between Picton and Christchurch, out of operation since November's devastating Kaikōura earthquake, has been restored three months ahead of schedule.
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National, Labour launch battle for Auckland voters
Jacinda Ardern has promised light rail across Auckland in a decade, while Bill English is pledging an electric rail line between Papakura and Pukekohe. RNZ deputy political editor Chris Bramwell was… Audio
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Parties woo voters: 'It's been a good week for Auckland'
National and Labour have started their battle for Auckland voters by laying out their plans to tackle the city's transport woes.
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National pledges $267m to Ak and Wellington rail networks
National says it will spend $267 million over the next three years on the Auckland and Wellington rail networks.
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Govt reveals investment to speed Auckland transport
The government has made an election pledge to inject billions of dollars more into Auckland's road and rail network. Audio
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Massive Auckland transport package announced by government
The Transport Minister Simon Bridges has confirmed the government will announce a signficant new election year transport package for Auckland. Todd Niall joins us with the details. Audio
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Auditor-General resigns over fraud investigation
Auditor-General Martin Matthews says he feels "as angry and aggrieved as anyone" over the Transport Ministry fraud that occurred on his watch.
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"An hour to play and the last (wo)man in"
With three weeks of Parliament left before it dissolves, there is still a surprising amount of action, both in the Chamber and politically. Audio
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National’s new party list promises more diversity, but is it enough?
“I suppose when you come from a relatively homogeneous starting point, it’s not going to be difficult to say it’s the most diverse list ever.”
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National reveals party list
The National Party's list for the September election is dominated by sitting MPs.