12 Mar 2010 9:33 a.m.

Government Looking at Cutting Super Gold Card Costs

The Government is looking at cutting back on free off-peak travel for the elderly as the cost of the scheme mounts.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the travel subsidy under the SuperGold card is set to exceed its $18 million-a-year budget, with the Waiheke Island ferry singled out as especially expensive.

The ferry costs $2 million a year - with the government paying the operator $13 a ticket.

They are also looking at how "off peak" is defined.

29 Jul 2010 12:11 p.m.

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26 Apr 2010 12:53 p.m.

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16 Apr 2010 5:36 p.m.

Downtown Bank Evacuated

A bank in downtown Auckland has been evacuated this afternoon after a "threatening call" was received.

16 Apr 2010 5:34 p.m.

Air NZ Advising Passengers Not to Travel

Air NZ is advising passengers leaving Auckland for London tonight, that there is a high probability they will not get further than Hong Kong or Los Angeles.

16 Apr 2010 5:31 p.m.

Murder Charge Following Mt Roskill Death

A 45-year-old woman has been charged with murder in relation to the death of Tom Rihia in his Mt Roskill home on Tuesday.

16 Apr 2010 5:29 p.m.

Construction Begins on Viaduct Event Centre

Construction has officially begun on Auckland's Viaduct Event Centre.

16 Apr 2010 9:17 a.m.

Police Unsure if Armed Robberies are Connected

Police are unsure whether a series of armed robberies around Auckland in the past month are connected.

16 Apr 2010 9:14 a.m.

New Stretch of Cycleway Opens

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has opened the new stretch of the 12km Northwestern Cycleway.

16 Apr 2010 9:13 a.m.

Teenagers Try to Steal Launch

An attempt to steal a launch has seen five teenagers referred to the youth aid programme.

16 Apr 2010 9:09 a.m.

Demolition of Stoney Homestead Opposed

The Rodney District Council has declined a resource consent seeking to demolish the historic Stoney Homestead in Silverdale.

16 Apr 2010 9:08 a.m.

Rare Bird Found on Motutapu Island

Another re-discovery has been made on Motutapu Island, with Department of Conservation staff finding a bellbird for the first time in 100 years.

15 Apr 2010 5:46 p.m.

Public Praised for Using Police Tip-Off Line

Police are praising the public for using the new anonymous Crimestoppers number to tip them off, with the majority of calls about drug-related crime.

15 Apr 2010 5:45 p.m.

First Candidates for Super City Council Revealed

The first group of people have put up their hands for the 20 seats on the new super city council.

15 Apr 2010 5:43 p.m.

Hide Blames Media for Super City Controversy

Local Government Minister Rodney Hide is blaming the media for controversy over his legislative plans for the Auckland super city.