Pressure mounts on Transport and Immigration Minister over bus driver shortage
Michael Wood said migrant labour alone cannot solve the bus driver shortage.
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Brown says Auckland won't accept cuts to bus services and agencies must do better
Nearly 1000 Auckland bus services suspended - Auckland Transport decision labeled ‘cynical’
In total, 931 bus services a day would be discontinued across the city.
'Cynical': Auckland Transport axes almost 1000 bus services to 'reduce cancellations'
AT to reduce bus disruptions by cutting frequently cancelled services from timetable.
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Wayne's Week: Simon Wilson on why Auckland's new mayor keeps writing angry letters
Auckland's new mayor has been writing letters - but why?
Auckland train network faces fresh disruptions, faults stop trains leaving Britomart
No Western line trains are able to leave Britomart.
National ticketing system on the way for public transport
The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.
PM on Wayne Brown, Three Waters: Rates will rise if NZ fails to tackle infrastructure
The meeting was billed as a be a polite and friendly get-to-know you event.
'You wait and watch': New mayor Wayne Brown set on changing Auckland
New Auckland mayor Wayne Brown wants a shake-up.
'Gravy train': Govt defends $16m for light rail consultants
New Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is also opposed to light rail.
Mayor Wayne Brown to Auckland Transport: I want a 'complete change in approach'
'You appear to have been focused on changing how Aucklanders live,' says new mayor.
Waikato planners set sights on fast passenger rail to Auckland
Tainui Group Holdings is among those planning for fast rail.
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.