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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

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Brown vs Brown battle over Eastern Busway funding

The Government Minister overseeing delivery of east Auckland’s largest transport infrastructure project says he has no doubt it will be completed on time. The Eastern...

Howick Local Board weighs in on mayor’s proposals

By Laura Kvigstad, Auckland Council reporter funded by New Zealand on Air Howick Local Board members have called for urgent action on Tāmaki Estuary...

Inquiry finds Covid vaccine mandates caused social division

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19 has found the previous Labour Government’s use of lockdowns during the pandemic was among the most stringent...

UPDATED – Work and Income client says case manager inferred she’s fat

An east Auckland woman says a Work and Income case manager inferred she’s overweight and should exercise during an appointment at the agency’s Manukau...

Pupils urge PM to change vaping laws

Vaping can lead to medical problems such as seizures, shortness of breath, lung cancer and even mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. That’s...

Increased police presence on public transport

By Simeon Brown, Member of Parliament for Pakuranga The recent horrific attack on a bus passenger in Onehunga that tragically took the life of...

Laying out the economic landscape

By Business East Tamaki general manager Ruth White We recently had the privilege of hosting Prime Minister Christopher Luxon as covered by Times’ journalist...

Former National deputy leader Nikki Kaye dies

Politicians are paying tribute to former National Party deputy leader Nikki Kaye, who has died after a battle with cancer. The former MP for Auckland...

Funding for 50 new senior doctors, more nurses

Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says frontline funding by the Government will enable the employment of 50 new senior doctors, as well as additional...

Parmar: Bus safety must be improved

By Parmjeet Parmar, Pakuranga-based ACT List MP When you take the bus in Pakuranga or anywhere in Auckland you deserve to feel safe, and...

Luxon: Getting education back on track

By Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister and MP for Botany We’re continuing to supercharge our maths action plan with a new, targeted maths acceleration programme! This...

Website labels Pakuranga Plaza “worst” mall in Auckland

At this point you almost have to feel sorry for Pakuranga Plaza. The Times has reported extensively this year on the Plaza’s ongoing struggles as its...

Driver safety screens fitted to buses

Auckland’s bus drivers will be increasingly safe and secure as the rollout of bus driver safety screens accelerates thanks to funding confirmed by Auckland...

Anger over move to reinstate live cattle exports

Associate Minister of Agriculture Andrew Hoggard says the Government is reinstating the trade of livestock exports by sea while ensuring the “highest standards of animal welfare”. “The...

Gang crackdown begins at midnight

The Government’s new legislation to tackle gang crime comes into force at midnight. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell say the “free...
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