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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
Decision not to hold cycle trial on Auckland Harbour Bridge under review
Cycling events on the bridge are a PR gimmick, says Bevan Woodward.
Waka Kotahi urged to revisit Harbour Bridge walking/cycling lane decision
The harbour bridge remains a huge obstacle to cross-city alternative transport links.
Division over plans for cycleway in Wellington Botanic Gardens
There are fears a cycleway will be terrible for businesses and residents.
Mayoral candidate's plans to turn World War II tunnel into a cycleway
Here's a chance to bring Auckland's history to life, says Viv Beck.
Deep South Milford
The Herald is proud to present the first episode of a major new investigative documentary series Deep South produced and presented by Crux Productions. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Crux Productions
Scrapping roads will pay for free public transport in Auckland, says lobby group
Efeso Collins has given no details of how he will fund free public transport.
Auckland bus drivers get 8% pay rise to fix staffing/service shortages
Being a bus driver is getting 'tougher and tougher and tougher', says union boss
'Worst-case scenario': More than 1000 Auckland buses cancelled daily
Auckland Transport deals with a driver shortage and winter sickness.
Green initiatives make sense
NZGIF sees flexibility as the key to taking green finance forward.
Disabled community ask for safer detours when Auckland's footpaths are blocked
Community advocates are calling for an enforced action from Auckland Transport.
Simon Wilson: In the Auckland mayoral race, who's going to fix transport?
Fares free and more rapid buses are the Auckland mayoral campaign's standout plans so far.
Auckland Transport's parking plan hits speed bump amid criticism
AT bosses are open to making changes to the parking strategy.
Act says second Mt Vic tunnel is Auckland cycle bridge all over again
It's estimated 6,000 people will use a new dedicated walking and cycling tunnel per day.
Signal fault: Auckland trains face delays, cancellations at lunchtime
The issue is affecting the southern, eastern and western lines.
Cost of living crisis: Fuel tax cut, cheaper public transport extended to next year
Deputy PM extends the 25c fuel tax on eve of new inflation figures.
Calls for security on after-school buses as drivers battle violence and bad behaviour
"Someone is going to get very, very hurt."