PoliticsSilly Hat Party, vampire and clown contenders lose out in local electionsDespite their eccentric personas, these hopefuls had limited success this weekend.13 Oct 04:00 AM
Opinion'Finish the job': Wayne Brown's letter to Aucklanders after winning second termOPINION: Wayne Brown says the City Rail Link and Convention Centre will open next year.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bleeding profusely': Hero bus driver saves victim after LynnMall terror attackDriver Sharon Colquhoun shared how a stranger told her to "get the hell out of here".08 Oct 03:24 AM
CrimeBus driver fatally punched belligerent passenger, left him at stop as he continued routeThe victim had refused to pay a fare and was racially abusing the driver when punched.07 Oct 10:29 PM
New Zealand'Out of kilter': Region's bus fares hiked for first time in seven years'We have to show that we are committed to getting our finances right in public transport.'26 Sep 04:00 AM
WorldBangkok hospital hit as massive sinkhole opens on busy roadPolice and nearby apartments were evacuated as the road continued to collapse.24 Sep 08:37 AM
WellingtonPassengers stuck on Wellington train given bags to use as a toiletOne passenger said the train slowly lost power after an overhead wire snapped.18 Sep 11:32 PM
WellingtonWellington commuter chaos as train line haltedA broken overhead cable has forced cancellations on the Kāpiti Line.18 Sep 10:09 PM
World'We've had enough': Anger at Macron swells as unions call strikesMore than 80,000 police were deployed as clashes broke out in several cities.18 Sep 07:06 PM
New ZealandA 260% population surge: How Queenstown is planning for 9300 new homesThe population in the area has surged in recent years. 16 Sep 12:20 AM
AucklandAuckland Harbour Bridge march scrapped as winds force protest route changeThe last-minute change comes as police warn strong winds heighten risks for protesters.12 Sep 02:09 AM
AucklandAuckland Harbour Bridge to close to southbound traffic tomorrow for Gaza protestOrganisers expect tens of thousands to join the March for Humanity demonstration.11 Sep 09:02 PM
World'I think he just snapped': Sister speaks after train killing chargeIryna Zarutska, 23, was a Ukrainian refugee working at a local pizza shop.10 Sep 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why do people think Joni Mitchell wanted housing sprawl? OPINION: Misleading information from people who should know better in our density debate. 09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTicketing overhaul delayed: $1.4b nationwide public transport system pushed to 2027Christchurch passengers can start tapping cards on buses and ferries in November.09 Sep 07:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonIt drives me crazy: Five questions that Auckland's new transport set-up doesn’t answerOPINION: Local decision-making good, Government overreach bad: the new transport plan.05 Sep 04:45 AM
AucklandAuckland Transport to be stripped of most powersThe Government has set out the fine print for its promised shake-up of Auckland Transport.04 Sep 11:32 PM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown announces plan to replace Auckland TransportMayor Wayne Brown and MPs Chris Bishop and Simeon Brown announced the bill, which replaces Auckland Transport with a new council-controlled organisation. Video / RNZWatch04 Sep 10:20 PM
WorldLisbon funicular disaster: German boy rescued from wreckageThe 3-year-old's father died in the disaster and his pregnant mother is in hospital.04 Sep 07:32 PM
Auckland'Disruption': Commuter chaos as Auckland trains hit by track fault delaysWestern Line trains run every 20 minutes between Newmarket and Swanson.03 Sep 05:31 AM
New ZealandNurses strike as patient care concerns escalateHospitals will remain open with limited staff for essential services.01 Sep 06:45 PM
New ZealandWatch: Drink-driving pensioner crashes airborne into water, bystanders rush to helpBystanders threw life rings and climbed down to the water to help the woman.27 Aug 06:05 AM
New ZealandNot doing less, but not doing more: What's been cut from the bus budgetBay of Plenty Regional Council cut $3.87m after an NZTA subsidy shortfall.26 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Huge spike': AT trials live CCTV on buses after surge in driver assaultsDrivers can alert operators to start watching by silently pressing a button.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Man appears to smoke meth on public bus, sparking outragePolice alerted after a shocked grandmother filmed the incident on a city bus.15 Aug 05:00 AM
WorldCambridge grad dies after refusing chemo; mother blamed by siblingsKate Shemirani delayed calling emergency services, blaming doctors for daughter’s death.14 Aug 11:22 PM
AucklandCommuter chaos as infrastructure issues disrupt Auckland train servicesOnehunga services are suspended until 11.59pm.12 Aug 04:47 AM
Auckland'Turn up and go': Auckland trains to run every 4-5 minutes at peakAuckland's new network will double the number of residents within 30 minutes of the city.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: The dire state of Auckland CBD real estate A close look at 12 sites around the CBD gives an insight into the state of the market.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase appears in courtPolice say the child was at risk of suffocation, heat exhaustion and trauma. 03 Aug 10:24 PM
BusinessFullers boss on electric ferries’ financial appeal as AT re-embraces dieselPLUS: Queen's Wharf megachargers get the go-ahead. 03 Aug 09:00 PM
WorldJapan manhole tragedy: Four workers killedThey were inspecting sewage pipes in Gyoda when the accident occurred.03 Aug 07:02 AM
CrimeBus driver taken to hospital with facial injury after assault by teensThe driver will be off work to recover from the attack. The youths have been apprehended.02 Aug 08:43 PM
New ZealandArmed police called to Nth Shore bus station; three men detainedSuspects were seen boarding a bus after an alleged robbery in Auckland Central. 30 Jul 07:42 AM
