John Roughan: We can't afford to lumber ourselves with the cost of light rail
OPINION: This is a bad time to be making a major investment in public transport.
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Government not divulging higher cost for Auckland light rail
Light rail could cost $24 billion under one scenario.
Government's Auckland light rail plan 'wasted spending' and a 'dream' - National
'If it ever goes ahead it will be at least $15b of wasted spending.'
Simon Wilson: Not the best but good enough, so let's get light rail done
OPINION: Now we have a light rail plan, let's have no more delays.
Focus: Michael Wood reveals what light rail means for Aucklanders
Transport Minister Michael Wood reveals details of what’s ahead for Aucklanders with the new light rail projects announced Friday morning. Video / NZ Herald
Simeon Brown: Scrap Auckland light rail and build two new highways
National will ditch the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax of 11.5c, says new transport spokesman.
Simon Wilson: What now for Auckland Light Rail?
A light rail decision remains delayed but does it mean a rethink of the options?
Auckland Transport puts on more bus services after passengers left stranded
One commuter reported five full buses going past before he could board a bus this morning.
Opinion: A trip to Auckland exposes Wellington's tired streets
Wellington isn't making enough progress to prioritise people over cars on city streets.
'It's five days too late': Union criticism after Auckland bus driver tests positive
Staff at an Auckland bus company are self-isolating after a colleague tested positive.
$600m hit to war chest: Agency fears public transport will cut budget
Getting more people out of their cars looks set to eat into revenue from fuel taxes.
Eight people injured following Auckland bus incident
Eight people have been injured in the incident. Video / Supplied
Just plain thong: Man banned from flight for provocative face mask
One man's homemade mask doesn't quite fit the bill.
Alert: New Zealand's biggest airports lose bus links
It is ludicrous that our two biggest cities air links are without public transport
'I'm not going to lie. I've been terrified': Concerns about public transport and unvaccinated people
Some people are fearful of catching public transport.
Auckland Council says it will not fund building light rail
Councillors are bracing for a cost blowout on the City Rail Link.
Harbour bridge won't have lane for cyclists
Getting cyclists across harbour has become a headache for Transport Minister Michael Wood.
Taxi Federation takes concerns over carrying unvaccinated passengers to the government
Taxi drivers are angry they are being forced to carry unvaccinated passengers.
'This is for us': Māngere sends strong message on light rail
The message from locals is clear: We want a train station in our town centre.
Fullers unveils electric ferry for Devonport run, wider electricification plans
Firm says EV technology has reached a commercial tipping point.
NZ Bus testing markets for potential buyers
Transport company NZ Bus is on the sales block, according to overseas media reports.
Simon Wilson: Hooray for Auckland Council's billion-dollar climate plan
OPINION: Mayor Phil Goff is putting the climate crisis front and centre, but at a cost.
Interislander passengers will need vax passes or proof of test
Requirements are for all passengers over 12 years old and come into effect on December 15.
Holly Walker: Our transport journey is our destination
OPINION: Holly Walker puts the case for sustainable and affordable travel.
Local Focus: Bay bus network refresh rolls out
New direct bus services linking Pāpāmoa, The Mount and Tauranga CBD go live.
Hot wheels: Japanese city bus turned into mobile sauna
The local network has made a lateral move into mobile public saunas.
Exclusive: Jacinda Ardern on climate, cows, and the next oil and gas ban
Jacinda Ardern talks planes, trains, cows - and what happened to the next oil and gas ban.
Focus Exclusive: Jacinda Ardern calls time on climate inaction
As COP 26 takes place in Glasgow, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks to us about New Zealand's commitment to emissions reduction in an extended joint interview with the Herald, US broadcaster NBC and news agency AFP as part of Covering Climate Now, a coalition of international media reporting climate change. Video / NZ Herald
Can AKL's city centre rebound? Why recovery is critical for NZ's economy
AKL Council and Eke Panuku release a video illustrating how far the city centre has come.
Low traffic circulation plan considered for Wellington in fossil-fuel-free move
The city could be divided into cells which cars would not be allowed to move between.
'Bloody arrogant': Goff responds to radical Auckland parking plan
'We will piss people off and they will revolt,' says Phil Goff.
Auckland Council's proposal to remove on-street parking sparks debate
Councillor Efeso Collins says large families with old gas guzzlers will struggle.