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‘A bitter pill’: Melling Line closure was difficult decision, says council
The Melling train line will close for 18 months from July next year.
Do fewer ferry services now mean better boats in the future?
Auckland Transport says they have six million ferry passengers per year.
Interislander advertises communications job with crisis management experience
Dire Strait: Another five sailings were cancelled after a wave damaged a ferry's door.
Popular Hawke's Bay bus routes reinstated for first time since cyclone
Routes including Napier to Hastings return via EIT and Hawke’s Bay Hospital will return.
Interislander ferry damaged by large wave, sailings cancelled
Passengers are being warned to expect more rough weather today.
EV Maritime to launch new electric ferries
Co-founder and CEO of EV Maritime talks about the new electric ferries that will be launched commercially in 2025 and why they are choosing electric. Video / NZ Herald
Simon Wilson: Big plans and bigger problems for transport in Auckland
OPINION: Simon Wilson on transport agreements, disagreements and the truly "farcical".
Serious crash blocking key road in Epsom
Two people have been taken to hospital following the early morning crash.
'What the hell?' Ferry suspensions raise fresh fears around housing development
'You can’t keep allowing mindless infill into areas that can’t handle it.'
Traffic chaos: Two injured after crash on Northwestern Motorway, bus collides on Southern
Fire and Emergency NZ crews and St John are at the scene in West Auckland.
Another blow to Auckland ferry travel as Coromandel summer service off water
Fullers360 says it is lacking the workforce to operate the route.
Govt releases details on Auckland’s northwestern busway, when work starts
The busway should take priority over other mega dream projects, says Wayne Brown.
PM expected to announce plans for Northwestern Busway in Auckland
National has also promised to build a Northwestern Busway, starting in 4-10 years.
Simon Wilson: While Labour and National battle to build roads, the world burns
OPINION: In transport, the major parties are barely talking about the climate at all.
'Politics not transport': Mayor fires shot at major parties over new harbour crossing plan
The mayor claimed both Labour and National had failed in their consultation.
'No question' second Auckland harbour crossing needed - PM
A three-tunnel road and rail plan will cost tens of billions and take decades to finish.
Roads v public transport. Why we can and should have both
OPINION: Sonya Bateson says we don't have to sacrifice one to gain the other.
Wellington to trial bendy buses to avoid commuter ‘logjam’
Bendy buses can take 70 per cent more passengers than a single-decker bus.
Focus: Chris Hipkins on Auckland Light Rail
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he is waiting on a business plan for Auckland Light rail, despite $100m already spent. Video / Mark Mitchell
National to scrap $14.6b light rail project
National could adopt a version of light rail in Auckland.
Wellington Mayor blasts National’s ‘flaccid vision’ for transport network
Whanau said the proposal from the National Party is 'disappointing' and 'outdated'.
One seriously hurt in bus, car crash in Epsom
Auckland Transport says "very heavy traffic" about Mountain Rd is delaying traffic, buses.
Ban on Te Huia train travelling through Auckland lifted
KiwiRail said passengers will travel for free for one week from the relaunch.
Auckland ferries cancelled due to crew shortage
Two ferry passages, from downtown to Devonport and a return, are cancelled tonight.
Letters: Football Ferns, transport and Auckland shooting
OPINION: Letters on artificial intelligence, the military and films.
Motorists warned of $150 fines as new cycleway and bus lanes open
People will be given warnings for the first two weeks before live tickets are issued.
After another Te Huia hiccup, should NZ bother investing in more rail?
Report suggests that a regional rail network would be a boon for the country.
Letters: Ferries and rail travel, Fifa tickets, tax and party slogans
Opinion: Letters on Matariki and beach hoons, premium debate on if inflation is easing.
‘Our only option is to protest’: Furious Waiheke locals call for fairer ferry fares
The recent 19 per cent price hike makes the Waiheke ferry the most expensive in the world.
More transport disruption 'real possibility' - bus drivers' union boss
However, bus users will have an early week reprieve as bargaining continues.
Dire Strait: What Cook Strait ferries investigation has discovered
From a vessel in distress to urgent action - the scramble to make voyages safer.
'Chaos and confusion' if disgruntled bus drivers refuse fares - Auckland Transport
Unionised drivers will turn off their ticket machines, beginning tomorrow.
Two different Te Huia drivers responsible for temporary ban on operating in Auckland
Waka Kotahi has temporarily banned the train from entering the Auckland metro area.