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Buses, bikes feel the squeeze (video)

By Struan Purdie ⋅ June 19, 2013

Fresh calls are being made for safer cycleways in Auckland as the city’s roads struggle to meet the growing demand from bikers. Often cyclists are squeezed into narrow lanes alongside buses – and it’s enough to make some abandon their bikes altogether. Struan Purdie reports.

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Waitemata residents healthy, wealthy and wise (video)

By Natalie Cyra ⋅ June 18, 2013

A new survey shows the Waitemata area has the healthiest people in the country, according to the Ministry of Health. Yet greater Auckland also has some of our worst health problems so doctors warn there is no room for complacency. Natalie Cyra has more.

Commuters left to ride free as new ticket machines fail (video)

By Struan Purdie ⋅ June 10, 2013

Train conductors selling paper tickets are becoming a thing of the past in Auckland with the introduction of the self-serve ticketing kiosk. However, faults with some machines are leaving commuters with no choice but to ride without a ticket. Struan Purdie reports.

Council plan for boat-building hub needs investors (video)

By Alistar Kata ⋅ June 10, 2013

Plans for a new marine industries hub in Hobsonville could give Auckland’s boat-building industry a much-needed filip. But the project, proposed by Auckland Council, is facing difficulties, as Alistar Kata reports.

AA urges action on red-light cameras (video)

By Jarred Williamson ⋅ June 10, 2013

Driving through a red light may not seem the end of the world – but as authorities delay a decision on the use of red-light cameras, the Automobile Association is warning it can be just that. Jarred Williamson reports.

Turf made from old tyres has nearby school worried

By Alison Grant ⋅ June 7, 2013

Artificial turf made from old tyres at Michaels Avenue Reserve is worrying a neighbouring school, despite a promise by authorities they will test its environmental effects over two years. Karen Affleck, the centre manager for Michael Park School Kindergarten, said the school was concerned about the impact of the crumb-rubber infill on the kindergarten and [...]

Bangladesh factory workers group reaches out to New Zealand

By Nicholas Walsh ⋅ June 7, 2013

A Bangladesh union has extended a plea to New Zealanders to support those affected by a devastating garment factory collapse. The request was made to Christian World Services (CWS) by the Bangladesh National Garment Workers Federation in the wake of a factory collapse in April. The Rana Plaza factory collapsed in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, killing [...]

Mandarin undervalued as a second language in NZ schools

By Nicholas Walsh ⋅ June 7, 2013

Chinese language advocates say Mandarin is undervalued as a second language option in New Zealand schools. According to Nora Yao, director of the Confucius Institute, Prime Minister John Key may outspokenly support the uptake of Mandarin in schools, but practical support from the Government is “still pending”. The Confucius Institute is a non-profit lobby group [...]

Intensified housing will worsen Devonport traffic issues, says board member

By Hugh Collins ⋅ June 6, 2013

Experts say Auckland’s proposed unitary plan, which includes the intensification of housing in Devonport, will worsen the suburb’s traffic issues. Takapuna-Devonport local board member Jan O’Connor says the draft of Auckland’s 30-year plan proposes four-storey apartment blocks in Devonport. She says Lake Road is the suburb’s only arterial route and road is already consistently congested. [...]

Dramatic finish to 48-hour film race

By Beatrice Randell ⋅ June 6, 2013

It comes down to a matter of seconds for the Rialto 48Hours competitors. No matter how fast you run, 48 hours and five seconds is five seconds too late. The annual event, in which competitors have a weekend to make a movie, is New Zealand’s “largest Guerrilla filmmaking competition”, and this year saw the [...]