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Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.
In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.
Ministry of Transport data for 2016, … View moreLong-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.
In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.
Ministry of Transport data for 2016, the most recent available on its website, makes for sobering reading – 328 deaths from 286 fatal road crashes, or 0.9 deaths for every 10,000 vehicles.
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The Biggest ever BLOCK BUSTER SALE is about to hit the town!
Paula's Home & Living are SLASHING PRICES! 20%-70% OFF Floor Stock Storewide, plus epic DAILY DEALS at 90% Off for 10 days only* 9 am Friday 14 June to Sunday 23 June
And if you are looking to escape the winter blues, we … View moreThe Biggest ever BLOCK BUSTER SALE is about to hit the town!
Paula's Home & Living are SLASHING PRICES! 20%-70% OFF Floor Stock Storewide, plus epic DAILY DEALS at 90% Off for 10 days only* 9 am Friday 14 June to Sunday 23 June
And if you are looking to escape the winter blues, we might be able to help! Every purchase in store during the sale period goes in the draw to WIN a $2500 Flight Centre Gift Card for a holiday of your choice.
The juice has run dry over winter for e-scooter provider Lime which will cease operations in the …
Wellington Water is urging Wellington harbour users to stay out of the water in the inner harbour due to suspected pollution from sewage, particularly around and near Shed 5.
We are currently investigating this and will update when further information is available. Meanwhile, protect your health … View moreWellington Water is urging Wellington harbour users to stay out of the water in the inner harbour due to suspected pollution from sewage, particularly around and near Shed 5.
We are currently investigating this and will update when further information is available. Meanwhile, protect your health by not swimming in the area and be careful about any contact with the water.
Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.
"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."
New … View moreOutgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.
"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."
New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.
But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.
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