Waikato planners set sights on fast passenger rail to Auckland
Tainui Group Holdings is among those planning for fast rail.
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Consultants snap up two-thirds of Govt's $66 million Auckland light rail spend
Of that, $44 million – or roughly 66% – was spent on 'expert consultants'.
'We are not punching bags': Bus driver assaulted on job wants an end to abuse
The 53-year-old suffered swollen jaw and aching teeth after being hit by a passenger.
Business groups frustrated at news of Auckland rail cancellations
From next year, there will be rolling closures on three major Auckland train lines.
Major rail disruption: Three Auckland lines close next year
Auckland commuters face at least a year of major disruption.
Auckland's big fix: Mayor and deputy on the evolving Super City
Does Auckland need fixing? The outgoing mayor and deputy say it's already being fixed.
Public transport use still lagging behind pre-Covid levels
People choosing to work from home is a factor decreasing the use of public transport.
Residents fear losing homes for new airport route in Auckland
Southwest Gateway Alliance sent letters informing residents their houses were affected.
Auckland light rail and second harbour crossing teams named
Auckland light rail is a flagship policy for the Labour Government.
TGV, ooh la la: France unveils next generation of high-speed train
What's French for the future of European high-speed travel?
Mask rules for travel have changed, the risks haven't say experts
Entering airports and plane cabins without one leaves some feeling naked.
Why Sydney trains are to be free 'indefinitely'
The opal blackout has opened free transport across the city, not out of generosity.
Watch: Tunnel breakthrough on Auckland's $4.4 billion City Rail Link
The tunnel boring machine will now be dismantled and shipped to Germany.
Brakes put on bus driver's bid to get back to work
ERA less than completely satisfied 'an order for reinstatement would be a safe one'.
Foreign dignitaries told to bus it to Queen's funeral
A squeeze on parking and private airports see leaders travelling coach class.
Te wiki o te reo Māori: What businesses are doing
Businesses have big plans to go even further this year - kōrero nui.
John Roughan: Why Wayne Brown will be getting my vote for mayor
OPINION: To believe in a car-less vision of the future you have to want to believe it.
Bus crash: Passenger says she felt a 'dreaded fear' of being 'engulfed in flames'
The accident is believed to have been caused by the bus driver's sleep apnea.
Completion date of Auckland's $4.4b City Rail Link up in the air
Disruption from Covid lockdowns likely to push out the opening date and increase costs.
PM taking buggy ride on Auckland's $4.4b City Rail Link
The new cost of the $4.4 billion rail project will not be known until later this year.
Wellington's Mt Victoria bus tunnel closed after bus struck by falling tree
Tree and geotechnical experts will be brought in to inspect the slope above the tunnel.
Simon Bridges: Smarter response to transport emissions needed
OPINION: Auckland Business Chamber chief puts the case for moving from A to B efficiently.
Wellington City Council's planned 'big increase' in cycleway spending
Wellington City Council has said a big increase in spending is needed, including on cycleways, to meet the net zero carbon goals. Video / Supplied
Calls grow to open books on City Rail Link
The scale of the rumoured cost increase is troubling, councillor says.
Auckland mayoral candidate: Open the books on the $4.4 billion City Rail Link
Efeso Collins has accused Wayne Brown of trying to score political points.
Wellington City Council cancels bus lane tickets
If you have already paid for a ticket, you might be getting a refund.
Lianne Dalziel: What's the best public transport alternative to the single car commute to work?
OPINION: Single occupancy vehicles are not the way of the future.
No cycle or walking lanes for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Waka Kotahi Board cites "significant" health and safety issues.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 15 August, 2022
Allegations continue to fly between Gaurav Sharma and Labour, will Leo Molloy be the mayoral kingmaker & why Wellington Hospital staff were exposed to exhaust fumes from diesel heater in the latest New Zealand Herald Headlines. Video / NZ Herald
New rules let councils take over bus and ferry services
Councils will be able to nationalise services under new rules.
Squat and ride: Romania rewards exercise with travel passes
It's the summer of free public transport, but Romania wants you to earn your fare.
School run shake-up: Plan to target vehicle drop-offs, pick-ups to encourage kids to walk
Minister says parents will still be able to drive their kids to school.
'Preaching to the choir': Govt's $638k ad spend on half-price public transport slammed
Transport Minister says it made sense to focus on Kiwis who were 'really open to it'.
Focus: Waka Kotahi urged to revisit walking/cycling lane on Harbour Bridge
Cycling group Movement has said it may seek legal action if Waka Kotahi doesn’t run a trial of a walking/cycling lane on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Video / NZ Herald / Waka Kotahi / Auckland Unlimited