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    The Government's hoping for an infrastructure boom as it unveils a list of 149 projects up for fast tracking

    The Government's hoping for an infrastructure boom as it unveils a list of 149 projects up for fast tracking


    Those chosen through the Fast Track Approvals Bill will now be assesses by an expert panel.

    They include 11 mining projects, 44 housing developments, and upgrade work on Eden Park Stadium.

    Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says it's time New Zealand got building.

    He says these projects are needed for the country to get ahead.

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     Top Stories

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    Taranaki have won the Ranfurly Shield off Tasman, running out 42-29 victors in their NPC challenge in Nelson More...


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    Emergency Management Otago Group Controller Matt Alley has acknowledged the huge amount of work ahead for many households, farmers and businesses in the aftermath of severe heavy rain More...



     Today's News

    Rugby:
    Taranaki have won the Ranfurly Shield off Tasman, running out 42-29 victors in their NPC challenge in Nelson 21:57

    Accident and Emergency:
    The Waikato Expressway between Huntly and Taupiri has reopened after a fatal crash closed it in both directions this afternoon 21:27

    International:
    Ukrainian forces say they have shot down a Russian fighter plane while Russia claims to have made gains in Ukraine's east 21:17

    Rugby League:
    Penrith Panthers halfback Jerome Luai is going to relish his final 80 minutes for the side as they take on the Melbourne Storm in tonight's NRL Grand Final 21:07

    International:
    Five Israeli strikes hit Beirut's south as IDF says it will retaliate against Iran in its own time 20:07

    Rugby:
    New Zealand Rugby hope to announce a 2026 All Blacks tour of South Africa within the next two months 18:57

    Business:
    Emergency Management Otago Group Controller Matt Alley has acknowledged the huge amount of work ahead for many households, farmers and businesses in the aftermath of severe heavy rain 18:37

    Rugby League:
    Could Kiwis halfback Jahrome Hughes finish the week a Dally M medallist and NRL premiership winner? 18:07

    Rugby:
    The Ranfurly Shield is headed to Taranaki for the summer 17:47

    Netball:
    16-test Silver Fern Margie Foster believes capitalising on turnover ball looms as the biggest improvement area for New Zealand ahead of tonight's dead rubber Taini Jamison Trophy fixture against England in Invercargill 17:47


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