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Ticketed in 47 seconds: Even mobility passes not enough
Drop offs are meant to be allowed, but locals say even mobility pass-holding residents are getting pinged for stopping a few minutes.
'High risk to life' - Property owners say council must fix land still at risk
Auckland residents whose properties are in danger because of slips on publicly owned land have pleaded their case for a fix funded from council coffers.
Auckland Transport reform? Mayor, Minister target 'culture of independence'
Wayne Brown and Simeon Brown feel the agency's "culture of independence... is unacceptable".
Drivers parking illegally face much steeper fines
New rates for infringements are in place to keep up with inflation, but Auckland's mayor wants the government to go further.
Dotterels killed as four-wheeler driven through breeding site
There's "absolute outrage" in the community and calls for quad bikes to be banned from beaches following the deaths.
'A broken promise': Government's plan to downgrade Dunedin Hospital
The government's announcement amounts to "clinical cuts and a broken promise", mayor says. Audio
Auckland Council says it 'gains' from working from home
There are no plans to change the council's flexible working rules, but businesses say it's time to act. Audio
Who was Pauline Hanna?
To the outside world, Pauline Hanna had it all. Throughout the trial of her husband for her murder, the country heard a different story.
The eye surgeon accused of murdering his wife: How it all unfolded
Methamphetamine use, escorts, infidelity and an alleged murder inside one of the country's most exclusive suburbs.
Deer on loose in Christchurch suburb, one hits car
Wild deer have been seen around the suburb of Halswell, with one reportedly causing damage to a house.
Where are the new Auckland Transport officers?
A bus driver told RNZ he has not seen a transport officer on any of the routes outside of central Auckland.
Polkinghorne's defence say trial 'prosecuted by emotion' where 'victim is logic'
The defence of an Auckland eye surgeon accused of murder has urged the jury to do away with notions of murder mystery and phantom killers, and focus on the facts.
Philip Polkinghorne was 'master manipulator', Crown tells court
Delivering the last of their closing arguments, prosecutors said the murder-accused surgeon also had the time and knowledge to stage his wife's death.
Threat made to Muslim school believed to have come from overseas
Al Madinah School and Zayed College were forced to close on Monday because a video of a man with guns, shooting randomly, was sent to one of the principals. Audio
Pauline Hanna's death not consistent with strangulation, pathologist says
An Australian forensic pathologist has told the jury in Philip Polkinghorne's murder trial he does not believe Hanna's death was suspicious.
Forensic pathologist gives evidence in Polkinghorne trial
The defence has called an expert forensic pathologist to give evidence on whether Pauline Hanna died by suicide or was murdered.
Polkinghorne trial: Simulaton of wife's death conducted at their home
The jury at the murder trial of an Auckland eye surgeon have heard evidence of how his wife could have died.
Polkinghorne trial: Jury hears details of trusts held by couple
Philip Polkinghorne was the one in the relationship to deal with finances, his former accountant has told the jury.
Polkinghorne trial: Blood-like marking could have been contaminated
There was contamination of a blood-like marking in the home of Philip Polkinghorne in the two years between tests, Crown prosecutors have suggested.
Polkinghorne trial: Former colleague called as witness
All seats in the gallery were full for the sixth week of Polkinghorne's murder trial at the High Court in Auckland.
'I still have a job for 20-plus years' - Marine consent extension welcomed by workers
Mussel farmer Johnny Arbuckle is among those welcoming the new law: "The certainty behind it is just huge."
Government cost-cutting drive sees NZTA road safety team scrapped
Twenty positions will go, to be replaced by a safety director but no specialised staff.
New Zealand First member's bill seeks to disband Auckland Transport
New Zealand First wants to kill Auckland's transportation authority and allow council to create a new organisation.
Call for people to make everyone feels safe on public transport
Researchers want people to be "active bystanders" to help women and vulnerable groups feel safe.
Why a major Auckland bus route is changing
RNZ's Maia Ingoe takes a ride to find out what is driving the route changes.