Inside Auckland mayoral candidate's plans to scrap light rail
Northwest Auckland is poorly served by public transport, says Viv Beck.
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New report warns the biggest challenges to the $4.4 billion project are yet to come.
Transport minister 'out of patience' over Fullers Waiheke ferry
Waiheke Island residents have been vocal about their dissatisfaction with the service.
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On one day, 270 buses were cancelled.
Fare-free public transport in Auckland would improve equity and usability - expert
Auckland's half-price public transport is due to last until the end of August.
Watch: Passengers clash with Jetstar staff after flight cancelled
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Bus depot planned for Shelly Bay Rd blindsides Wellington councillors
Councillor says elected members have been 'blindsided' by the proposal.
One seriously hurt as crash closes Auckland's Great South Rd
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Motorists warned about delays heading south in S20 Waterview Tunnel after breakdown
Emergency teams are at the site of the breakdown now.
Super Rugby final to release last-minute 'once-in-a-lifetime' tickets
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More than two thirds of Auckland's $59m light rail spend is on consultants
National says the project is going nowhere under Labour.
Local Focus: Tauranga byelection candidates talk traffic
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Subway surfers: New York Police search for men on train roof
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Revealed: Auckland public transit violence - dozens of officers assaulted
AT added transport officers to keep the public safe, now dozens have been assaulted.
Focus Live: The future of downtown Auckland
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Michael Morris: A revitalised Auckland for all inhabitants, great and small
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Efeso Collins: Bringing hope back will revitalise Auckland
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Gary Brown: Ideas aplenty to kickstart the city
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Train trips cut as Covid hits Auckland public transport workers
More than 10 per cent of bus services have also been cancelled.
Kathy Errington: Where the AA has it wrong
OPINION: Head of the Helen Clark Foundation says more roads are not a solution.
Heavy delays on northbound motorway into Auckland after crash
A incident left a northbound motorway lane blocked on Auckland's Southern Motorway.
Local Focus: Andrew Hollis on Candidate Camera
Andrew Hollis throws his hat in the ring for the Tauranga byelection with New Nation.
Revealed: Green MP's secret transport letter released in full
Three years after Genter sent the controversial note, the Herald can reveal what it says.
Auckland's gridlock nightmare gets worse: AA calls for more spending on roads
AA wants change of tack to address congestion, mayor says more roads won't fix problem.
Wellington firm frustrated no chance to bid for Auckland's electric ferries
The Government has granted $27 million to build two new electric ferries in Auckland.
Elizabeth Line: Six hour queue to be first on London's new Tube
Rail enthusiasts from Canada to Hong Kong travelled to take the first carriage.
Major EU nation announces unlimited travel pass
It will cost the government more than $4 billion.
Local Focus: Shake-up for Bay's public transport
Buses are out and MyWay on-demand large vans are in for Hastings residents from June 7.
Liam Dann: Economy has 'headroom' to handle challenges
Kiwis are getting gloomy but S&P Global Ratings retains confidence in NZ economic outlook.
The two Budget issues causing trouble for Auckland Council
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Budget experts deliver their verdicts: Missed opportunities and no plan for growth
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