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Govt won't investigate weak steel
The government is confident the importation of hundreds of tonnes of weak Chinese steel is a one-off and it will not be investigating.
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Electric car costs should fall to electricity sector - AA
Any change in levies to fund the promotion of electric cars should come from the electricity sector, says the Automobile Association.
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The Week In Parliament for 22 May 2016
Parliament resumes at 2pm on Tuesday. Deputy leader of the House, Simon Bridges, previews the week ahead, culminating in Bill English's presentation on Thursday of his eighth Budget. Members day on… Audio
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Commission seeks ruling on election ads after Planet Key decision
The Electoral Commission has told the Court of Appeal it is no longer clear where the boundaries lie for election advertising.
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Hong Kong flights to 'boost tourism, trade'
Transport Minister Simon Bridges is welcoming a Hong Kong Airlines announcement it will begin daily flights to and from New Zealand.
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The Government's plans for boosting uptake of electric vehicles
The Government has unveiled its long awaited electric vehicles policy - but what real difference will it make to the uptake of EVs? The government is to investigate bulk purchasing for government and… Audio
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Govt moots bulk-buy of electric cars
The government plans to investigate purchasing a bulk number of electric cars in a bid to get 64,000 of them on the road.
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NZ and New Caledonia firm up air links
New Zealand and New Caledonia have formalised a new air services agreement that clears the way for additional services. Transport Minister Simon Bridges said the agreement, which was negotiated…
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New Zealand and New Caledonia firm up air links
New Zealand and New Caledonia have formalised a new air services agreement which had been negotiated last year, clearing the way for additional services.
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The Week In Parliament for 1 May 2016
Deputy Leader of the House, Simon Bridges, previews the week ahead. Two members' bills on Wednesday could have the numbers to cause a headache for the government. Reesh Lyon reports on the Foreign… Audio
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Mayoral candidates defy billboard bylaw
Two Auckland mayoral candidates are defying a bylaw on election advertising, saying it breaches the Bill of Rights.
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Deadly Coromandel highway to get upgrade
A notoriously dangerous stretch of road between Pokeno and the Coromandel will be upgraded after nine deaths and 25 serious injuries in five years.
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Tauranga mayor welcomes roading upgrade
A half-billion-dollar upgrade of the Tauranga's major northern road is critical for easing congestion and making the road safer, the city's mayor says. Transport Minister Simon Bridges announced the…
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$520 million upgrade for State Highway Two
The government has announced a $520 million upgrade for State Highway Two between Tauranga and Waihi. It said $286 million will be spent on the Tauranga Northern Link - a...
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Taxi and Uber drivers will have to follow the same rules
Taxi and ride-sharing companies such as Uber are to be governed by one set of rules, after pressure for a shake-up from both sides.
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Taxi rules turn a corner
The government is rewriting the rulebook for drivers who transport passengers, but the Taxi Federation says the shake-up will dumb down the industry.
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One rule for fee-charging rides
Taxi and ride-sharing companies such as Uber are to be governed by one set of rules, after pressure for a shake-up from both sides.
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Wgtn councillors pushed to make stand on cycleways
An independent review of the capital's cycleway plans will push councillors to make a stand on support for cycling, Wellington's transport chair says.
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Wellington cycleways plans could be reviewed
The transport minister is offering Wellington the chance to examine its remaining cycleway plans and ask locals if they want them.
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Transport Minister repsonds to Supergold card claims
The New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters is predicting the end of the SuperGold Card which allows 640-thousand NZers access to free off-peak public transport. Audio
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Business commentator Rod Oram
Rod Oram discusses Energy Minister Simon Bridges' bullish outlook for gas exploration and multinationals low tax payments in New Zealand. Audio
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Black gold fever expected to dwindle
Energy analysts and the government are bracing themselves for a tepid response to the latest call for more exploration for oil and gas.
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Protesters block petroleum conference
About 150 protesters blocked all the main entrances to the SkyCity convention centre in central Auckland today, where a petroleum industry conference was being held. Audio
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Government to continue with oil exploration
The government is pressing on with the search for oil and gas, undeterred by low oil prices and pressure from environmentalists.
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The govt, the pizza company and the robot
Politicians are frequently accused of being cheesy but now the government is working with Domino's to bring a pizza delivery robot to NZ.
