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Fog restrictions lifted afrer dozens of flights cancelled at Auckland Airport

Dozens of flights were cancelled or delayed at Auckland Airport due to fog restrictions this morning.

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An average speed camera installed in Kawakawa.

Average speed safety cameras 'will lead to fewer tickets'

Road safety campaigners say the new cameras will help reduce crashes and deaths on New Zealand's roads and even lead to fewer speeding tickets.

Fri, Nov 7

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Ponsonby Rd in Auckland.

Paid parking planned for evenings in Auckland's Ponsonby

Feedback on the proposed changes will be open until December 1.

Thu, Nov 6

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The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including new speed cameras rolling out, fireworks start fires around the country, and Bluey’s new Christmas project.

Thu, Nov 6

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Max Brough at a section of SH3 in Taranaki.

New Plymouth mayor wants compensation from NZTA for SH3 closure

Max Brough questions the timing of the work in January while NZTA says it needs to be done when its warmer and drier.

Wed, Nov 5

An average speed camera installed in Kawakawa.

Locations of six new average speed safety cameras confirmed

They will join 11 other sets previously announced by the New Zealand Transport Agency.

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Disgraced former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming.

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