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'Game-changer' contactless payments coming to Auckland public transport – how it works, how to pay
The new payment method is commonly used on transport systems elsewhere around the world.
Jury rejects 16yo's self-defence claim after plunging knife into schizophrenic stranger's neck
But the group also rejected a murder finding.
Contactless payments for Auckland public transport rides to start Sunday
The new card readers will accept Apple and Google Pay, debit cards and most credit cards.
Transport Minister in advanced talks with Mayor Brown to ‘reform’ Auckland Transport
The two Browns agree on the need to overhaul the city's transport authority.
Auckland bus attack leaves driver in hospital with fractured ribs and eye damage
The attack occurred at St Lukes bus hub on Saturday evening.
Whangaparāoa residents furious over ferry service review
Peninsula commuters are angry another service is on the chopping black.
AT on the chopping block in bold plan by Mayor Wayne Brown
Watercare is the only CCO not impacted by the drive for greater political control.
'The risk of death is higher': What Cabinet knew when it raised speed limits on our roads
Cabinet knows higher speeds are dangerous but it's had no advice on the economic benefits.
Auckland business owners devastated by 96-day rail shutdown
The first major closure will go from December 27, 2024, until January 28, 2025.
NZ Herald Live: Simeon Brown and Desley Simpson transport announcement
Minister of Transport Simeon Brown and Acting Mayor of Auckland Desley Simpson talk to the media in Mt Eden. Video / NZ Herald
Teen describes moment he stabbed stranger's neck at Auckland bus stop
“Oh f***, that’s no good," he recalled thinking as blood started spurting.
One person seriously injured after car crashes into restaurant, Auckland
Auckland Transport advised Dominion Rd was closed near Prospect Tce.
'Men with balaclavas' chase teens from Auckland train station, allegedly assault one
Two boys were pursued by the group through Glen Innes.
Letters: John Key's Trump endorsement an unwelcome surprise
OPINION: 'What has happened to [Key's] logical thinking?'
Data reveals 13 incidents a day on Auckland public transport
'We do have issues across the network.'
'Really bad': Wayne Brown concerned by new figures on public transport incidents
AT is now responding to more than 93 incidents a week.
Delays on some Auckland train services due to youths on overhead power lines
Auckland Transport says it is working to restore power to some areas of its network.
Moving back speed limits, new school signage may cost $25m - AT
Government's order to move speed limits back up comes with a hefty bill.
Who's watching you? Auckland's surveillance camera network revealed
As new hi-tech equipment arrives, the Herald does a stocktake on the city.
More cops on public transport in Auckland after fatal stabbing – minister
Government also looking at law change to further protect public.
‘I held her hand’: Passenger comforted woman stabbed on Auckland bus as she died
A man handed himself in yesterday after a 24-hour manhunt.
Auckland Council snubs Government, makes own decisions on transport spending
Auckland Council has spread transport cuts far more widely than the Government wanted.
Watch: Sneak peek at new City Rail Link underground tunnels and stations
The $5.5 billion project is tracking toward operating the first passenger trains in 2026.
City Rail Link tracking towards opening in 2026
Auckland's $5.5b City Rail Link is gearing up for the first test train later this year ahead of opening to passengers in 2026. Video / Michael Craig
Park benches to be removed after reports of 'indecent behaviour'
A resident complained she was harassed by people who used the seats and felt unsafe.
AT's Western Line trains disrupted: Power outage strands carriages on crossing
Commuters should expect delays and cancellations due to 'overhead powerline fault' -AT
Letters: Congrats – now bring the Cup home to defend
OPINION: 'Massive numbers of spectators will spend lavishly in hotels and restaurants.'
Auckland Transport accused of 'marking its own homework' in speed reduction evaluations
Former AT transport engineer prepared independent reviews of agency's speed limit changes.
Heavier double-decker and electric buses causing more damage to roads
Heavier buses are damaging roads more than the usual diesel buses.
Auckland man charged after bus driver's neck slashed
The 25-year-old is charged with assault and is due to appear in court today.
Letters: Govt incoherent on climate change; Tech giants orchestrate 'heist of the century'
OPINION: 'Who thinks digging more coal out of the ground and burning it is going to help?'
Opinion: Choosing the future path of Auckland’s transport infrastructure
OPINION: We desperately need councils to backfill central government’s funding shortfall.
Big cuts coming to AT: 'Blame the Govt', says mayor
The Government cut $550 million from Auckland transport but the council has another plan.