Groyne proposed for Wairoa River mouth, cost would be more than $12 million
No funding has been secured, but an application has been put forward to the Government for funding support.…
India’s High Commissioner to NZ says $33b investment an ‘aspiration’ in free trade agreement, Winston Peters says it’s ‘hard commitment’
Neeta Bhusan, the Indian representative, was at the Beehive this week. Photo / Jamie Ensor Bhushan’s comments are…
German agrichemical giant Bayer proposes class settlement for weedkiller cancer claims
The company argues that it should be shielded from state lawsuits since the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
Far North roads: Locals welcome NZTA move to lower SH1 speed limits
“It needs to be 80 because those three bridges are so narrow, the trucks have gotten wider, there…
Bay of Plenty regional councillors debate local government reform proposal
Dubbed the biggest change in local government since 1989, the proposal aims to strip out duplication in the…
Behind Health NZ’s backtrack on parking plans: Decision made after hospital staff blast ‘ridiculous’ conditions
In documents leaked to the Herald, healthcare workers whose feedback was received in time were united in their…
Health NZ backtracks on consultation on proposed hospital car parking plans
The key topics up for consultation and feedback were: Safety, accessibility and convenience.Off-site parking.Parking charges.Employment agreements.User pays.Private sector…
New Zealand, US critical minerals: Christopher Luxon says discussions at early stage, David Seymour says framework summary produced
The Act leader gave that away on Ryan Bridge TODAY this morning. “I’ve not seen the framework. I’ve…
NRL: Warriors coach Andrew Webster ‘not a fan’ of proposed kickoff rule changes
In an email leaked to the Daily Telegraph, all 17 NRL clubs rejected the changes, raising concerns about…
Wynyard Quarter residents decry ‘indefensible’ 23-storey waterfront unit plans
The 90-unit block where the residents live is only 12 levels high and sits between Beaumont St and…
More than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ on land transport over next two decades, priority questions for Government
As the Herald reported at the time, Bishop said the Government remained committed to the roads, but “not…
NZTA seeks feedback on proposed speed limit cuts on state highways
“By reducing the speed of oncoming traffic through high-risk intersections we can give everyone more time to react,…