Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell calls for temporary toll reduction on Takitimu Drive
Uffindell said his community appreciated the long-term benefits these improvements would deliver. There was “frustration”, however, that motorists…
Nearly 50 dead after Hurricane Melissa thrashes Caribbean and approaches Bermuda
Melissa smashed into both Jamaica and Cuba with enormous force, and residents are assessing their losses and the…
Labour Weekend road toll at two, police urge holidaymakers to drive home carefully
“I have just headed north from Auckland and the traffic is crawling from almost Albany to the Brynderwyns.”…
Sixteen dead in US after blast at Tennessee explosives plant
In a statement, the company called the blast “a tragic accident”. Brice McCracken, an official from the Bureau…
Nine more Palestinians killed by starvation, death toll crosses 63,500
Nine more Palestinians, including three children, have died because of Israeli-imposed starvation in the past 24 hours, bringing…
Retirement commissioner warns superannuation under pressure amid rising costs
Wrightson said the statistics were a wake-up call for people who were young and middle-aged. “NZ super is…
Proposed new Tauranga toll gantry in Pāpāmoa sparks claim ‘double standard’
The latest proposal would add a gantry to charge drivers using SH2 between Domain Rd and the new…
Thailand says over 100,000 civilians flee clashes with Cambodia
“I live very close to the border. We are scared because they began shooting again at about 6…