National Party’s promise to fully fund Christchurch road project under fire
The Christchurch project was similar in cost, benefits and traffic volumes to the toll-funded Takitimu North Link (TNL),…
Woodend bypass: Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon pushes for toll-free project and timetable
Waimakariri District Mayor Dan Gordon said the community had advocated for the Woodend bypass for many years –…
Under-16 social media ban: Teenagers say VPNs and fake ages could bypass rules
The Government has been developing its own approach, with National aiming to introduce legislation and secure its passage…
Superstar sprinter First Five to miss $600,000 Group 1 race at Ellerslie
“We are lucky to have owners who are patient, so we can do that.” First Five was the…
Researchers achieve the first minimally invasive coronary artery bypass
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 For high-risk patients, the method could offer a safer alternative to open-heart surgery. In…
Gisborne landowners call for regular upkeep of ‘rundown’ Cyclone Gabrielle bypass
The group says maintenance is infrequent – often only occurring after a weather event or service requests –…
Tunnel break through milestone for Mt Messenger Bypass project
“Today as we mark the tunnel breakthrough at Te Ara o Te Ata we honour the legacy not…