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    New Zealand is getting it's first 'Essential Vehicle Area'

    New Zealand is getting it's first 'Essential Vehicle Area'


    A 140 metre stretch of Queen Street in Auckland will be restricted to buses, bikes, mopeds, motorcycles and vehicles transporting goods.

    The ban on private vehicles and taxis will run from Aotea Square to near the Civic, applying at all times.

    Traffic will also be restricted along parts of Albert Street and Mayoral Drive.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     25 Dec: A summer spruce-up for Auckland's Harbour Bridge has been cancelled - with heavy rain on the way later this week
     24 Dec: Four-time Formula One world drivers champion Max Verstappen has revealed he won't carry any scars from this season
     24 Dec: Auckland's New North Road in Kingsland's blocked, after a pickup truck's collided with several vehicles
     24 Dec: Drivers are being urged to make sensible choices this summer
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     Today's News

    		 Entertainment:
    Liam Gallagher was among the pallbearers at Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's funeral in Manchester on Monday 13:50

     Motoring:
    Gisborne-bound motorists are being urged to drive safe, and plan ahead, as traffic's expected to worsen, over the holiday break 13:47

     Rugby:
    Reigning world champion Luke Littler has fired a warning to his rivals after a dominant display in the third round of the world darts championship in London 13:37

     Soccer:
    Aston Villa manager Unai Emery's urging his team to be humble as their Premier League winning streak gathers steam 13:27

     Entertainment:
    James Ransone's widow Jamie McPhee has thanked him for giving her the "greatest gifts" by fathering their two children 13:20

     Law and Order:
    Three people have suffered serious injuries following a mass brawl in Auckland Central's CBD this morning 13:17

     Cricket:
    New Zealand pace bowler Kyle Jamieson accepts the Black Caps' decision NOT to parachute him into the squad for the recent test series win over the West Indies 13:07

     Entertainment:
    Michael Douglas spent "a lot" of time talking to Rob Reiner about his son Nick Reiner's drug problems 12:50

     Environment:
    Wet weather's predicted to storm through the North Island heading in to New Years, hitting the eastern facing coasts hardest 12:47

     Entertainment:
    Kate Winslet believes life is "better" with a "good meal and a good poo" 12:20

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