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Near miss with train interrupts Greens' level crossing announcement
Featured • New Zealand Labour Party

Near miss with train interrupts Greens' level crossing announcement

about 3 hours ago

A train nearly hit a car at Morningside as the Greens unveiled a $2.5 billion plan to remove Auckland level crossings and ease congestion.

RNZ
RNZ
New Zealand

Wellington Hospital ED operating under code red about half the time since March

Patients at Wellington Hospital's emergency department are facing longer waits as staff shortages and overcrowding have kept it in code red for months.

about 3 hours ago · RNZ
Local Government

Revisiting zombie towns: What happens when the housing supply keeps up

Where councils helped build homes, Clutha has reversed decline, tripling section values and keeping young families in town.

about 3 hours ago · RNZ
Resilience

Water security a step closer for Tararua township

Residents in Pahiatua are set for fewer boil-water scares as Tararua District Council starts a year-long $4 million network upgrade.

about 6 hours ago · Local Democracy Reporter
Opinion

Mount businesses need strong summer after landslide hits trade

Trade remains below last year, but Mount businesses are seeing a lift in foot traffic and hope a strong summer will aid recovery after the landslide.

about 6 hours ago · Local Democracy Reporter
Small Business

'Anything new is good': Picton businesses back central Blenheim revamp

Picton traders say the temporary disruption of a streetscape upgrade was worth it, after their own revamp boosted seating, safety and summer trade.

about 7 hours ago · Local Democracy Reporter
Local Government

Waikato Waters $2m over budget as storm-damaged plant eyes November reopening

Customer charges will not rise, despite Waikato Waters reporting an $18.6 million spend against a $16.5 million budget and a November reopening target.

about 7 hours ago · Local Democracy Reporter
Investigation

Ardern's infrastructure legacy wins cross-party backing

Cross-party backing for a 30-year infrastructure plan could curb election-year pork-barrel spending and improve value for money.

21 days ago • 8 min read
Ardern's infrastructure legacy wins cross-party backing

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