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Weather events have left the city with significant damage to public and private assets.
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The big problem with Auckland Transport’s bus reliability measures
A bus driver shortage is causing around 1000 cancelled buses a day.
Andrew Couch: How to pay for climate change mitigation
Opinion: A funding crunch is coming but there are ways out.
Auckland’s most cancelled bus routes
If you use the bus in Auckland, you'll be familiar with cancellations.
$1b developer can build 422-unit Riverhead retirement project
Objections from Crown, territorial agencies to big project mainly resolved by agreement.
Revealed: Inside Waka Kotahi on the night of Auckland’s floods
"The problem is our social media game is normally so strong."
Focus: Second Auckland harbour crossing options revealed
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and Transport Minister Michael Wood lay out the options for a second Waitematā harbour crossing with construction expected to start in 2029. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: Wood and Hipkins give second Harbour crossing announcement
Transport Minister Michael Wood and PM Chris Hipkins reveal five combinations of tunnels and bridges for a second Waitematā harbour crossing. Video / NZ Herald
Opinion: Let's not forget the lives on the line in road cone debate
Opinion: Road workers are at the coalface of public roadworks rage.
Auckland ferry woes: Cancellations, breakdowns, poor communications and anger at Fullers
The staff shortage on the ferries could take 12 to 18 months to resolve, says AT.
Mega 422-unit retirement village faces opposition from AT, council
Council submissions cited 'significant concerns' about the plans, and potential flooding.
‘Merry-go-round of plans’: Govt seeks to cut Aucklanders' driving by a third
Move means more time spent around whiteboards and less money to do stuff, says AA.
Simon Wilson: Time to stop this obsession with cycleways
An obsession with stopping cycleways is preventing the progress we need.
Road cones 'annoying', causing road rage - Mayor Wayne Brown on his cone crackdown
Auckland Council spends at least $145m on temporary traffic management each year.
Watch: Wayne Brown on Mike Hosking Breakfast in response to road cone war
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown told Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking this morning that he was determined to fix the issue of many road cones covering routes across the city. Video / Newstalk ZB
Road cone war: Brown seeks to slash $145m spend on AT traffic management
The mayor says roadworks take too long and are too disruptive.
Parking fines from high-tech camera cars double in a year to $3.2m
Technology is helping Auckland Transport fine more motorists.
Auckland Transport rolls out screen dividers for drivers after stabbings
Two Auckland buses have been fitted with perspex screens separating cab from passengers.
Bus drivers ‘fear for their safety’ after recent stabbings - union
There have been two stabbing incidents on buses, one of which put a driver in hospital.
Focus: What it’s like to drive the new $880 million Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway
NZ Herald was given an exclusive look at the highly anticipated new motorway between Pūhoi and Warkworth as the expected opening date draws near. Video / NZ Herald
Tāmaki Drive caught in a cycle of debacles
OPINION: Auckland Transport's safety and traffic management processes need an overhaul.
Crackdown at Piha road blocks after reports of fake access documents
The resident vehicle passes were introduced last week, but have already been ripped off.
Traffic lights placed in middle of $14.4m cycle lane - deputy mayor fumes
The traffic light on Tamaki Drive cycle lane will be in place for six months.
Auckland Council: The budget that follows the storms
Have your say on Auckland Council's new budget. Part 6: The environment.
Auckland Council's $300m budget hole: The trains, bus, cars and bicycles debate
Part 4 in our 6-part series explaining Auckland Council's new draft budget.
One injured in serious crash in Titirangi, West Auckland
A section of Titirangi Rd is closed early this morning.
Cyclone recovery visas offered, Judge to visit Gloriavale & one year of war in Ukraine | Focus Morning Bulletin 24 February, 2023
New cyclone recovery visa applications open, Employment Court Judge to visit Gloriavale and Ukraine marks one year of war with Russia in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
City Rail Link’s lucky scrape with Auckland floods
City Rail Link would have been delayed by a year if floods happened earlier.
Letters: Cyclone Gabrielle unifies, but we must help the helpers
OPINION: Letters on mystery balloons, Wayne Brown, escaped prisoners, and Three Waters.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Flood-hit Parnell businesses play ‘waiting game’ again
Businesses on Parnell's the Strand are waiting on the weather to know their fate.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Which schools are closed in Auckland?
Auckland Transport is urging people to avoid all non-urgent travel until Tuesday.
Small driving change will save lives
Third phase of safer speeds aims to cut road deaths.
Fatality near train station; all West Auckland rail services halted
Police are advising travellers to expect delays and for motorists to avoid the area.
What you need to know for Ed Sheeran's concerts this weekend
Sheeran is set to perform to an adoring crowd of 50,000 fans each night.