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Wellington woman killed by bus - brother appalled
The brother of a woman killed when she was struck by a bus in central Wellington says his family was "appalled" at the lack of pedestrian safety measures at the crash site.
The brother of a woman killed when she was struck by a bus in central Wellington says his family was "appalled" at the lack of pedestrian safety measures at the crash site.
Two men have been arrested after video images showing a South Auckland taxi driver being attacked and beaten with a bottle, all to evade a $53 fare, was made public.
A bus driver tearfully apologised to the family of a woman who was killed by the bus he was driving at an emotional coronial inquest today.
Auckland Transport is under pressure to safeguard a rail route from Onehunga to the airport before the NZ Transport Agency builds a $140 million motorway extension.
Government transport officials are urging their political masters to support an early start to Auckland's $2.4 billion underground rail project.
Auckland's $2.4 billion underground rail project may get a push-along from the Government if it follows advice from its Transport Agency.
Psychologist tells inquest for jogger hit by bus says there is no evidence to suggest pedestrians crossing behaviour unsafe along Wellington's Golden Mile bus route.
City Rail Link a game-changing piece of infrastructure that will reduce traffic, revitalise suburban town centres and unlock Auckland's potential.
Public fear around crippling rate increases is real. An expediential rise in the cost of growth associated with the proposed Unitary Plan is leaving Auckland panicked.
With half an eye on their re-election prospects, some Auckland councillors are having second thoughts about an early start to the City Rail Link.
The $2.4b City Rail Link could be deferred until 2020 because of mounting concerns by councillors about its impact on rates, debt and big cuts to community services.
Budget travellers will soon have three major long-distance bus operators to choose from, offering fares from as little as $1 each way between Auckland and Wellington.
A GO Wellington bus driver who defied "common sense" when he abandoned his bus with the engine running and passengers on board will not get his job back.
A new company will ferry passengers to Waiheke, Rangitoto and Motutapu Islands from today.
The lawyer for a bus driver found not guilty of sexually assaulting a female passenger says his client has been to "hell and back" after being suspended, then fired.
A woman had to be treated by an ambulance this morning after a train breakdown on Auckland's western line forced commuters to pack in "like sardines".
Every day I drive under the Northwestern motorway extensions taking place at Waterview in Auckland.
Severe winds have lifted roofs and brought down trees across the North Island, but Auckland and Northland have been spared the worst of the wild weather.
The longest road tunnel in New Zealand is one step closer to completion after Alice the boring machine broke into daylight in Auckland this afternoon.
Thousands of students are travelling long distances across Auckland to avoid their local schools - and there's concern about the flow-on effects.
Improving public transport and the ease of getting around the city should be top priority for Auckland Council if it wants the world's most liveable city.
Bus shelters are normally placed at "busy" bus stops, however there is an argument that bus stops become busy when a shelter is added, says Phoebe Falconer.
Taking public transport instead of driving to work appears to make people happier and helps them to sleep better, according to a new study.
Metro rail systems such as Auckland's proposed $2.4b link from Britomart to Mt Eden do nothing to reduce congestion in the long run, says a visiting transport expert.
A UK study suggests taking public transport instead of driving to work can make people happier and helps them to sleep better.
Auditor-General Lyn Provost is holding off commenting on the $2.4b city rail link until details of the project appear in a new 10-year budget for the Super City.
Cutting edge speed cameras that can catch out drivers who slow down for traditional cameras then speed up again are being considered by police.
Phoebe Falconer writes: Auckland Transport has no plans to run special services to the Taste of Auckland event, but there is other public transport that can get you there.
It feels like riding some sort of subterranean paddle steamer on a voyage back from the centre of the Earth.