Fire brings Auckland trains to a halt
A small fire near the railway line between Parnell and Newmarket brought some Auckland trains a halt and caused delays for commuters
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Trains suspended on Onehunga line in Auckland
Train lines between Onehunga and Penrose, in Auckland, have been suspended because of a fault and people are being warned of delays.
Hundreds queue for Waiheke ferries
Hundreds of people are queuing for ferries to Waiheke Island today - but no extra ferries are being laid on.
The bus with less than 1 passenger a day
A bus service which cost ratepayers just over $50,000 and ran up to 11 times a day had no passengers on most trips.
Auckland buses: How punctual are they?
New figures from all 280 bus services around Auckland show the percentage of time each service arrives within five minutes of its scheduled arrival.
Driverless bus trial launched in Christchurch
A trial for a 15-seat autonomous shuttle is about to start at Christchurch Airport.
Fancy business class on the bus?
Bus company InterCity is putting more premium seats in its buses.
Ultra-fast train capable of 997.7km/h
South Korea wants to create an "ultra-fast" train it hopes will be able to carry passengers at almost the speed of sound.
Person on tracks delays trains at Britomart
Trains are at a standstill at Auckland's Britomart station due to a trespasser on the tracks.
No charges for train station porn pair
They filmed themselves performing sex acts on a public bench at a railway station - but police could not prosecute because of a technicality.
Brian Rudman: Here's how buses work
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Liquid nitrogen leak stops Pukekohe trains
A liquid nitrogen leak from a large gas cylinder on a train at Pukekohe Railway Station has stopped services in the area.
Auckland Transport signals rise in fares
Auckland public transport users will see a small bump in some fares later this month.
Auckland choking on congestion
Auckland commuters can groan in agreement with a report that reveals the city has the worst travel times and reliability in Australia and New Zealand.
Buses against Manukau relocation
Bus operators are opposing a proposal to move the inter city terminal from Auckland CBD to Manukau
Inter-city buses won't go in to city
A proposal to move Auckland's intercity bus depot from the CBD to Manukau has enraged a public transport users' organisation.
Airport chaos: Stories from hell revealed
Auckland Airport users are increasingly frustrated with the journey to and through the airport and are venting and suggesting solutions to congestion.
Airport chaos: Task force set up
Revelations of traffic chaos at and around Auckland Airport has led to action by authorities to ease congestion in the area.
Six million people use Auckland ferries
Six million passengers used Auckland's ferries this year, and they're expected to get even more popular.
Train security fears for Auckland event
A call has been issued for tighter security on Auckland's trains ahead of tonight's Christmas in the Park.
Drive home 'longer than Sydney flight'
Holidaymakers are spending the same amount of time driving to and from Auckland Airport as the international flights they are catching.
Ferry competitors slug it out in court
Two ferry companies vying for the coveted summertime tourist dollar today resumed their long-running stoush over access to a Bay of Islands reserve.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Arms open for accessibility in the Tron
Hamilton is celebrating disabilities today, and it's inspirational. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bus users complain of stench
Disgusted commuters have filed formal complaints with Auckland Transport over the conditions.
Construction sector under quake pressure
Last week's earthquake is likely to put considerable extra pressure on the nation's already stretched construction sector, says ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley.
Teenagers attack girl at Ranui station
Police are investigating after a video emerged on social media showing a group of teens beating a girl at a West Auckland train station.
Underdogs bringing Hyperloop to life
No one expected them to get this far but a team of Melbourne uni students have taken their new transport vision a step closer to reality.
Free public transport comes to Kaikoura
A free public transport service will roll out tomorrow in Kaikoura to help rural residents get to town.
Wellington: What you need to know
The latest on road closures, public transport, weather, cordons and building damage.
Wellington CBD: What you need to know
Wellington CBD is open for business, but workers should check with their employers before heading into town for work.
Airlifts begin for stricken Kaikoura
The HMNZS Canterbury is expected to arrive in Kaikoura tomorrow.
Wellington workers urged to stay home
People who usually work in central Wellington are strongly urged to stay home today following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake.
How can we design the ultimate City?
What makes a city tick? As debate continues about Auckland's future design, Kim Dovey and Elek Pafka look at some key qualities for a great city.
Go Bus denies Auckland drivers quitting
Go Bus' new Auckland routes are off to a bad start today with around five drivers quitting, citing safety concerns, before operations began.