Transport Minister Chris Bishop says he agrees with a major report that congestion charging on existing routes be prioritised before funding is committed.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop hinted the tunnel may need to wait.
“It seems to be that we're having a 10-year rain event every three years, two years,” says Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger.
Welcome to The Spinoff Books Confessional , in which we get to know the reading habits of Aotearoa writers, and guests. This week: Arena Williams, Labour MP for Manurewa. The …
Green MP Lan Pham is seeking the party vote in the Kenepuru electorate but will not contest the seat, citing strong competition from Labour’s Barbara Edmonds.
Minister Todd McClay is opening the door to refinancing or buying out nearly $100m debt incurred in the project’s blowout The post Waimea Dam bailout plea shows why public sector …
Thousands in lower North Island still without power days after deluge.
Roads closed, widespread flooding after 'worst rain in 30 years'.
NZ First deputy leader and prominent Northlander Shane Jones has called for “severe jail terms” if necessary, for owners of dogs that become so aggressive, the minister says “should not …
His comments follow the third death of a person by dogs in Northland in the past four years.
The move is another in a long line of controversies involving the first-time councillor.
The Greens want to entrench them, NZ First wants to scrap them. Here’s how the Māori electorates work – and why their future may hinge on coalition negotiations. For 159 …
The chief executive of Heart of the City is meant to be luring people into Auckland’s city centre. Politicians, officials and even some inside her own organisation are worried she’s …
Opinion: Winston Peters seeks to make English an ‘official language’; David Seymour says he hasn’t given up on the Treaty Principles Bill The post NZ First and Act now in …
Mapping aims to give councils and home owners a clearer picture of risk.
Chris Bishop rejects claims he blocked a 41-unit Kāinga Ora project in Kingsland.
Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds said the money would ensure financial viability and sustainability of training during the transition phase.
Relations on the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime have broken down - now the chairperson is venting his spleen about what he believes to be an about-turn …
The claim: Christopher Luxon’s parents let him stay up to watch State of Origin as a kid. Verdict: Highly unlikely.
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ By Anneke Smith of RNZ The Infrastructure Commission has released the country's first National Infrastructure PlanInfrastructure Minister Chris Bishop requested the plan and is …