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Letters: Transport reshuffle – Bishop's big chance to change course
OPINION: 'Higher speed limits and more roads are not the solution, they are the problem.'
The NZ region with the highest road death toll in 2024
Roads in this region claimed 192 lives from 2022 to 2024.
Wayne Brown proposes stripping back AT’s functions in draft budget
The CCO reforms are not a 'slash and burn' mechanism, says the mayor.
Troubling new analysis: Why NZ needs tougher laws for serial speedsters
Study investigating speeding in NZ reveals a worrying link between tickets and crashes.
'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.
‘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.
Editorial: Privitisation might not be a dirty word for our airport security
OPINION: Transport Minister asks for options to be explored.
Government promises to consider hiking road charges and tolls before end of term
Transport Minister Simeon Brown hints any revenue increases will be in the form of tolls.
Risk of more ferry breakdowns as Govt decision on new ships drags on
Concerns ongoing over Cook Strait ferries getting into distress and needing help.
Three family-run businesses make a life-changing $57m
Based in Morrinsville, Ōamaru and Mangawhai, the owners have received huge sums.
Tougher sentences for offences against public transport workers
There's a new aggravating factor for offences against public transport workers.
Shipping companies asked to service the Chatham Islands
Current ship supplying the Chatham Islands, The Southern Tiare, is at the end of its life.
Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises
NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.
Mega Kmart and US debate | Focus Morning Bulletin September 11, 2024
Plans for the country’s biggest Kmart revealed, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump get set to face-off and Queenstown to get gondola transport tech.
Two workers suffer electric shock at Parnell rail station
Emergency services responded to the incident at Parnell railway station after two workers suffer electric shock
Focus Live: Simeon Brown presents 2024-27 National Land Transport programme
Simeon Brown presents 2024-27 National Land Transport programme
Simeon Brown announces new 110kmh speed limit from Orewa to Warkworth
Proposed speed limit increases of 110km/h on State Highway 1 from Orewa to Warkworth will mean faster journey times for Kiwis travelling between Auckland and Northland. Video / NZH
Editorial: Airline performance spotlight should be just the start for passengers
OPINION: Australia has introduced a new passenger rights scheme, NZ continues to lag.
Transport Minister dispels 'weird rumours' he doesn't have driver's licence
Simeon Brown posts video of himself driving to 'clear up any confusion'.
Letters: A spreadsheet Govt with little humanity; bring back traffic cops
OPINION: 'That is the only way this Government is going to lower the crime rate.'
Watch: 'More people will die' - CAA whistleblowers warn of more aviation accidents in NZ
Staff have also accused senior leaders of bullying and intimidation.
Hawke’s Bay expressway crash victim dies at Wellington Hospital
One person has died following the incident on State Highway 2 earlier this week.
Public sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agencies
Nicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.
Traffic management boss says industry not to blame for road cone mania
We do not charge for road cones, says Traffix managing director Michael Eremin.
Town to get one of its one-lane bridges replaced – but the other will have to wait
It will cost up to $125 million to replace all the bridges but bottlenecks will continue.
Calum Haslop unveils Australasia's largest all-electric bus depot in New Lynn
Calum Haslop, the New Zealand head of bus operator Kinetic, unveils the largest all-electric bus depot in New Zealand and Australia, located in New Lynn, West Auckland.
Transport Minister coming for NZTA's ‘out of control’ road cone use
The Govt will begin a 'risk-based' approach to TTM use that will reduce cone numbers.