The change, which has previously been hinted at, was labelled by Mayor Wayne Brown as a "major victory".
New Zealand
11:07am
2:25
"We just had a warning from a Chinese naval task force that they're doing a live firing exercise… is anyone aware of that?" the Virgin Australia Pilot asked.
World
9:14am
2:49
Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca said he thought the Government had an obligation to do more.
Politics
Wed, Sep 3
Rail Minister Winston Peters said that Ferry Holdings had narrowed down its shortlist of six shipyards to build the vessels to just one.
It’s a familiar squeeze, and one that’s happening more often as housing intensifies and roads grow busier.
Once all the speed limit changes have been implemented, 149 roads will have reductions that affect 262km of road.
Tue, Sep 2
Beginning on October 24, the two-hour trip across the Hauraki Gulf will run on Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sunday, with more departures planned if demand justifies it.
NZ First leader Winston Peters unveiled a member’s bill aimed at ensuring that physical identification remained a "valid and equal" alternative.
The faulty window software also prompted a recall in Australia, with thousands of vehicles affected and fixes delivered by remote update.
Mon, Sep 1
Associate Transport Minister James Meager said the support "is not a bailout" with funding coming in the form of concessionary loans.
Business
The Boeing 777-200 landed safely after circling back over Los Angeles while dumping 15,000 gallons of fuel to reach a safe landing weight in 2020.
Crime and Justice
Sat, Aug 30
KiwiRail confirmed it was the most struck bridge in the country, with 13 known strikes per year.
Thu, Aug 28
Works to resurface and rebuild parts of Transmission Gully are planned for this summer, just three-and-a-half years after it opened.
Investigators released their preliminary report after the bomber completed a flyover at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot in July.
A 20-year-old student won a court case after deciding to "give it a go" himself to avoid having to pay hefty fees for legal representation.
Tue, Aug 26
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including possible changes to our driver licensing system, Lil Nas X charged over LA incident, and cheese dreams might be real?
Health
Transport Minister Chris Bishop was expected to announce a final decision on licensing reforms in the coming weeks after consultation closed in June.
Damage by four wheel drive vehicles was causing deep ruts in the paper road and drivers had also veered onto private land, says Ngati Hinewaka's chairperson.
Te Ao Māori
Sun, Aug 24
Kiwis would have the option of carrying their licence in their wallet or on their phone under the new rules.
Sat, Aug 23
A fatal incident and a serious truck crash shut down key sections of SH16 for a period today.
Fri, Aug 22
The Commerce Commission took Jetstar to court over charges that it discouraged consumers from seeking compensation they were legally entitled to for delayed or cancelled flights.
Thu, Aug 21
Kaiapoi North School and Te Kura o Tuahiwi fear issues with speeding motorists will only get worse if a toll is imposed on the planned Woodend Bypass.
Dwayne Lord used his employer's credentials to issue 78 WoFs, despite not being authorised or even inspecting most of the vehicles.
Wed, Aug 20
It said it was an individual's actions that caused the death of Johnathon Walters on a Remuera street last year by a runaway truck.
Tue, Aug 19
Easterly parts of the South Island were also in line for rain, while there were road snow warnings in place for some highways.
