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Act calls for Auckland Transport to stop 'free rides' on buses due to violence risk
AT introduced a de facto travel-free policy in 2020, says Act MP Parmjeet Parmar.
'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.
Auckland Transport's 24-hour pothole repair promise
'We’ll repair 95% of potholes on these roads within 24 hours of notification.'
NZ Herald Live: TAIC's interim report into Aratere grounding
The grounding of the Aratere Titoki Bay, Picton, 21 June 2024 – TAIC’s Interim Factual report
'Really bad': Wayne Brown concerned by new figures on public transport incidents
AT is now responding to more than 93 incidents a week.
Data reveals 13 incidents a day on Auckland public transport
'We do have issues across the network.'
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.
'Devastated': Appeal launched for family following Onehunga bus stabbing
A mother was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked bus attack.
More cops on public transport in Auckland after fatal stabbing – minister
Government also looking at law change to further protect public.
'No one dies alone': Passenger describes holding bus attack victim's hand in final minutes
'I wanted her to know she was not alone.'
Auckland Council snubs Government, makes own decisions on transport spending
Auckland Council has spread transport cuts far more widely than the Government wanted.
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
Person dies after assault on Auckland bus; police hunt for offender
The Police Eagle helicopter was seen circling the area after the incident.
Heavier double-decker and electric buses causing more damage to roads
Heavier buses are damaging roads more than the usual diesel buses.
Girls allegedly mugged Auckland bus passengers - robberies, assault on route 70
Three young people are facing charges: a 13yo girl, a 14yo girl and a 15yo boy.
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?'
Big cuts coming to AT: 'Blame the Govt', says mayor
The Government cut $550 million from Auckland transport but the council has another plan.
Hawke’s Bay residents set to have say on public transport reforms amid ‘clear decline’
There are multiple reasons for a public transport drop-off; plans to reboot the system.
Three family-run businesses make a life-changing $57m
Based in Morrinsville, Ōamaru and Mangawhai, the owners have received huge sums.
Editorial: Slow Govt decision-making on ferries starts to make iRex look good
OPINION: Even with an eye-watering budget blowout, at least there was a plan.
First look inside $200m 118-shop outlet centre Mānawa Bay: major crime deterrent features
'What we have achieved is phenomenal.' - Airport retail boss Lucy Thomas on leasing centre
Tougher sentences for offences against public transport workers
There's a new aggravating factor for offences against public transport workers.
New airport mall 'more popular than we thought it was going to be'
'Main priority was getting people to the terminals. That was prioritised at all times.'
Bedroom swelter: Too hot upstairs in new Auckland terraces, apartments
Free-standing fans, airconditioning units, ceiling fans and heat pumps go into bedrooms.
‘Devastated’: Tauranga ferry proposal shelved
The regional council declines a bid for money to help pay for Mount to Tauranga service.
Eight- to 10-year painting job for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Mayor Wayne Brown doesn't back a tunnel but a second bridge to cross the Waitematā.
Westgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in court
Mark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.