Dean Kimpton on the future of Auckland Transport
Simon Wilson talks to Auckland Transport CEO Dean Kimpton. Video / Jason Oxenham
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Black Friday: Westfield Newmarket vows to feed shoppers stuck in car parks; AT warns of 'busiest shopping weekend ever'
Westfield vows to deliver food and drink to customers if trapped in car park.
Update on the progress of the Auckland rail project
City Rail Link chief executive Dr Sean Sweeney and Auckland Transport executive Mark Lambert provide an update on the progress of the Auckland rail project. Video / Dean Purcell
$3.7m Auckland waterfront pedestrian bridge breaks
The bridge was built in 2011 for $3.7 million, and was slated as a temporary solution.
Taupō's new all-electric bus charges into service
Taupō's new bus is set to electrify public transport in the town.
Man brutally attacked in 'racially motivated' Dunedin bus hub bashing
City safety officers intervened, but the man continued the assault before fleeing on foot.
'No one stopped to help': Girl allegedly stabbed after getting off Christchurch bus
'She never wants to bus again, emotionally not too good.'
Proposal to return trams to Whanganui streets
The options were created to include the community and pressure the district council.
What the Hop? Man's long fight for $12.15 Auckland Transport refund
Citizen v bureaucracy: Man says it took more than two years to get $12.15 Hop card refund.
Watch: Bus with three young passengers crashes through Māngere property
Four people were on the vehicle when it crashed.
Wayne Brown reveals which motorists could avoid paying $5 motorway congestion charge
Schoolchildren should have choices other than the motorway, says Wayne Brown.
KiwiRail issues apology after Te Huia stoppage strands passengers, causes wide disruption
Auckland Transport say most trains are now within a few minutes of the timetable.
Restore Passenger Rail protesters block off Queen St
A small group of Restore Passenger Rail protesters block off Queen St during their slow march to voice their demands for more affordable and reliable public transport. Video/ Alyse Wright
Ferry operator still won’t have fares to Waiheke regulated
Waka Kotahi has been reviewing the exemption granted to Fullers360.
AT backs down and keeps car parks on K Rd after outrage from businesses and criticism from mayor
It's 'just arrogance' on the part of AT, says a senior council officer.
Wayne Brown takes AT to task over removal of K Rd car parks
Stop trashing AT's improving image, Brown told AT chief executive Dean Kimpton.
Spike in overtime, security responsibility in Gaza, votes recount, and bus lane delayed | Focus Morning Bulletin November 9, 2023
More than half of overtime offers no financial reward, US reiterates it doesn’t believe Israel forces should occupy Gaza, District Court assigns judges for recounting of votes and the NZ Transport Agency apologises for the amount of notice given for the removal of on street parking and loading zones. Video / NZHerald / AP / Gettyimages
K Rd businesses fearful after AT proceeds with removing last remaining car parks
You take away our parking, you take away our customers, says one retailer.
Woman outraged with response after bus crashed into parked car
She is one of 88 people whose parked cars have been hit by buses in the past nine months.
Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry forced to turn back after hitting wharf
The hull has been damaged and there is a small hole above the water line.
Car parks removed on K Rd despite calls from Wayne Brown for a rethink
The new parking signs are already turning away customers, say worried businesses.
Public to get say on controversial 130-home Pongakawa development
The Western Bay of Plenty development is one step closer, despite opposition.
Interislander changes refund process as passengers wait six weeks to get money back
A Commerce Commission investigation into the Cook Strait ferry company is ongoing.
Ground broken in Whanganui bus shelter project
Work on the bus stops is expected to be completed by May 2024.
Viv Beck: Time of reckoning for Auckland’s city centre
OPINION: Tensions are growing, and concerns need to be voiced – popular or not.
Wellington bus drivers to be back-paid seven months of higher wages
Kinetic workers' wages to be lifted to average rate of $30/hour, backdated to April 1.
Extra Te Huia train services next year, but no trains on Labour Weekend
Te Huia is expanding its timetable.
Business as usual for Let's Get Wellington Moving as axe looms
National's Chris Bishop says the project is dead and light rail is not on the table.
Renewed calls for Napier-Wellington passenger rail after Hawke’s Bay meetings
Will a Napier-Wellington passenger route progress - or come to a grinding halt?
Auckland Downtown Carpark sale likely to proceed without $28m bike and scooter hub
Losing downtown public parking is a disaster, says developer Andrew Krukziener.
Huge shakeup for waterfront end of city: Downtown Car Park sale, flyover demolition
It's been a year now since Precinct announced it was shortlisted as the buyer.
More roads or more cycleways? We compare the parties' transport policies
The Greens wants to build light rail in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
AT ransomware attack: Customers urged to reset top-ups on Hop cards
Auckland Transport says residual issues have still to be resolved.
A Year of Wayne
On the first anniversary of his election as mayor, Wayne Brown talks exclusively to Herald journalist Simon Wilson. Video / Michael Craig