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Auckland light rail ‘absolutely’ going ahead, says Transport Minister
It comes at a time when many state highways across the country are in dire need of repair.
City Rail Link’s lucky scrape with Auckland floods
City Rail Link would have been delayed by a year if floods happened earlier.
Council hikes fares on Wellington’s troubled bus network
Passengers will pay more to catch the bus as widespread cancellations continue.
Thomas Coughlan: Auckland Light Rail works begin today - but will the Government axe it?
Why the Government is pushing ahead with light rail.
Share the Road comes to WIS to teach bus safety
The bus was planned to be brought back for each term so each cluster could learn from it.
Auckland train services running with some delays and cancellations
Train commuters are told to expect delays and cancellations due to a signal fault.
Whanganui bus drivers prepare for launch of new frequent bus service Te Ngaru The Tide
The tide is rolling in, some might say
Second firefighter killed in cyclone, Hawke's Bay recovery & Princess Anne on tour | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 February, 2023
Cyclone Gabrielle claims another life, the desperate search for victims in cut-off regions continues, and Princess Anne continues her tour of the motu in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Fatality near train station; all West Auckland rail services halted
Police are advising travellers to expect delays and for motorists to avoid the area.
What you need to know for Ed Sheeran's concerts this weekend
Sheeran is set to perform to an adoring crowd of 50,000 fans each night.
Police car and school bus involved in Lower Hutt crash
The crash occurred at 7.15am today.
'Micro-sleeps' at the wheel cause for alarm for bus drivers - report
A trial at Auckland buses showed an increase in cases of driver 'micro-sleeps'.
'Stressful, chaotic, embarrassment of a transport network': AT lambasted for unreliability
Commuter says stressful and difficult commute affecting his performance at work.
'Public transport has to be reliable or it is worthless': Father's first school day bus debacle
A Murray's Bay father has lost trust in the city's transport board.
20 buses flood-damaged: AT hails drivers' bravery but refuses to release advice
Photos, videos show buses swamped by floodwater after driving through waterlogged streets.
Gisborne forestry slash death, AT wants you to drive & the battle is on for rentals | Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 January, 2023
Wake-up call for tree-slash operations, the baffling advice from AT ahead of Elton John concerts and a look at just how much rent has gone up across Aotearoa in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
‘Scandalous’ act of vandalism throws Paris transport into disarray
Deliberate acts of arson has derailed Paris's public transport.
Bus crashes into shops in Remuera
Police say the bus had been parked and was unoccupied at the time.
‘Cold day in hell’: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says ratepayers won't fund light rail
Treasury is also forecasting a rise in costs for light rail.
Extra buses for Wellington after commuter chaos
Up to 120 people were waiting at one bus stop this week.
Passengers evacuated from Auckland ferry after engine room incident
About 100 passengers have had their commute disrupted.
15 children involved in bus brawl - several people injured, including driver
It's alleged one passenger was attacked and a big fight ensued.
Man caught on camera speeding across Harbour Bridge on e-scooter
Video of the incident was posted on social media.
Auckland Council to prioritise communication with commuters over delays, cancellations
"People have got all variety of apps these days for monitoring what's going on."
Trespasser on train tracks disrupts Auckland’s rail network
A trespasser has been spotted between Otahuhu and Papakura train stations.
Fuel tax cuts: What you need to know about the end of cheaper petrol
It's not just petrol prices that will increase when the discount is ditched.
Faulty link caused Auckland-Hamilton train carriages to separate mid-trip: Investigators
Incident frightened passengers and led to carriages coming to a halt 500m behind the train
Some Wellington train services axed on top of 200 buses
Metlink says many staff are unavailable due to sickness and leave.
Surprise truce: Port move, light rail in plan as Brown, Govt agree to peace pact
Auckland's mayor and the transport minister are putting aside their differences.
Fans descend on Eden Park for history-making Billy Joel concert
The Piano Man singer is the first international artist to play at the sportsgrounds.
Garth Falconer: The other side of the Auckland harbour bridge debate
OPINION: Urban designer says Auckland should choose the next Waitematā crossing.
No trains for Billy Joel concert, fans asked to use alternative transport, plan ahead
KiwiRail, Auckland Transport and Eden Park management are working out alternatives.
Focus: Simeon Brown on clean cars legislation
National Transport spokesman Simeon Brown on the clean cars legislation. Video / Mark Mitchell