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KiwiRail backs down in stoush over quake status of Wellington train station
KiwiRail will now strengthen the heritage building after disputing it was earthquake-prone
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Comment: Doomed Auckland cycle bridge never had a champion
OPINION: The walking and cycling bridge was doomed from the start.
Employment Relations Authority rules in favour of bus drivers on split shifts
The ruling confirms bus drivers working split shifts are entitled to more breaks.
Poll shows vast majority opposed to Govt's proposed $785m cycle bridge
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Robertson wants 2nd harbour crossing accelerated, $785m cycling bridge could go
Grant Robertson wants the Government to speed up work on another Waitematā crossing.
Michael Cullen advises Labour to ditch Auckland light rail for electric buses
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PM is asked to act quickly and treat businesses fairly by broken restaurant owner.
Wellington bus drivers accept fourth offer in pay negotiation wrangle
The new deal brings an end to six months of tension and acrimony.
Auckland, Cook Strait electric ferries moving closer to reality
Funding, testing, prototypes and ferry operator support coming together.
Letters: Suhayra Aden should be accepted
Letters on Suhayra Aden, farmer protests, vaccine reluctance and Leo Molloy.
Goff dobs Kiwirail into Government for poor performance
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has written to Ministers complaining about Kiwirail.
On yer bike: Cyclists not using flash new bike facility in Auckland
One keen cyclist has called the bike facility a white elephant.
Auckland motorway gets dedicated bus lanes to fight congestion
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Auckland cycleways deliver 10 times better value-for-money than bridge
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What it's like inside Auckland's newest train station
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Restaurateur lashes out at Minister over business failure
Transport Minister Michael Wood accused of doing nothing to help struggling businesses.
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Antony Ariano says political games are messing with people's lives.
Public invited to see $69m transport interchange upgrade
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'Upsetting': Grandma stung with 10yo parking fine for car she never owned
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Georgina Campbell: The heritage obsession in Wellington has to stop
Comment: Wellington is at risk of becoming a museum if heritage advocates have their way.
Breakaway carriages: Passengers in disbelief after 'bizarre' train trip
Passengers watched in shock as their carriage slowly broke off from the rest of the train.
Ferry service for Auckland cyclists rejected by Government
Bike Auckland wants a three-month cycling trial on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Seatoun Wharf to shut for up to a year for upgrades
It comes after a condition assessment found several structural issues with the wharf.
Elemental, my dear Auckland: Chase away the winter blues at city's winter festival
More than 50 events and experiences are on offer, from night food markets to live music.
Plans to upgrade Wellington's Victorian ticketing system face hurdle over colour palette
Concern the blue and green in Metlink's branding is not in keeping with heritage colours.
Wellington bus cancellations: Reduced timetable revealed, union meets
The city is reducing peak-hour bus services to cope with a shortage of 60 drivers.
John Roughan: Light rail heavy on cash, light on practicality
Light rail is an investment New Zealand cannot afford
Wellington's new record of 3572 bus cancellations in June
The city is struggling with driver shortages and preparing to reduce peak-hour timetables.