The Government's new transport plans explained
The Government has revealed its plan to get the country's transport network back on track. Video / NZ Herald
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Higher fines, fuel tax, hiked rego fees: Your guide to Govt's transport moves
A raft of proposed changes will be partially funded from the pockets of road users.
Rego fees, wild weather and US Supreme Court rules on Trump | Focus Morning Bulletin March 5, 2024
The Government reveals its plan to get transport back on track, a wild start to autumn so what’s in store today? And the US Supreme Court clears the way for Donald Trump in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / AP
Train schedules slashed: Auckland's Western Line faces disruption amid Kiwirail works
Some have questioned timing of the works, criticising the disruption for commuters.
Auckland’s worst choke points revealed: Extra buses put on as March Madness bites
Public transport is meant to be better for the city, but it sucks, says one commuter.
Bus driver stabbed ‘below his heart’ with hunting knife after Hop card malfunction
The driver had allowed a passenger to ride for free, but he became enraged anyway.
Opinion: Talkfests and Nimbyism ruining our roads and housing
OPINION: Some will always oppose the changes that others advocate.
'Horrific banging noises': Waiheke local describes chaotic ferry brawl
People could be heard stamping and being thrown around on the top deck in the fracas.
Property Insider: Contentious retirement village survey, who wants $500k+ from failed builder
More than 300 NZ retirement villages and 71 operators ranked according to best practice.
Auckland trains delayed across network as freight train break down
Today's issue is another in a string of problems affecting Auckland's train commuters.
AT puts security guards on closed Meola Rd to protect workers
The closure was recently extended for three more months until the end of April.
Will new ministers push back over 'incoherent' $16.5m plan to stop Milford Sound over-tourism?
Tourism Minister says some of the Milford Opportunities Project plans are 'incoherent'.
Christopher Luxon addresses the last time he used the Cook Strait ferry
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon answers questions about the last time he used the Cook Strait ferry and how he can be certain the ferry service is safe. Video / Mark Mitchell
Simon Wilson: The straight talking we really need to hear from Luxon
OPINION: National Party faithful love hearing that other people will be doing it tough.
Shane Te Pou: Where has the ‘public’ gone from public transport?
In the comedy of errors that is Auckland public transport, the jokes write themselves.
Auckland Transport "reviewing" bike ban on buses
Bikes are not permitted on any of Auckland's bus services unless they can be folded up.
Opened: Ponsonby's new The Greenhouse apartments, 19th block by Ockham Residential
Mayor praised Ockham Residential's apartment buildings as "architecturally fantastic!"
Why the WFH revolution is stalling
Plus: What are your rights if you want to keep working from home?
Port Hills fire, ferry fury and Wellington cost crunch | Focus Morning Bulletin February 15, 2024
Christchurch firefighters battle Port Hills blaze, KiwiRail fronts select committee and what’s on the chopping block in Wellington City Council’s cost crunch in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHerald
Auckland's trains and hot tracks: Is it 'overkill' or necessary?
'We've had hotter days and haven’t seen closures before.'
'Failure to plan': Auckland Transport woes only the beginning
Transport policies, plans and projects have fallen since the coalition Govt took to power.
'Bloody good bollocking': Mayor prepares for showdown as train debacle continues
Commuters have been warned trains will be cancelled due to the 'heat' until March.
Cyclone Gabrielle anniversary, supermarket privacy concerns and fixing the 111 system | Focus Morning Bulletin February 14, 2024
Communities reflect one year on from Cyclone Gabrielle, more privacy concerns for supermarket customers, and why fixing the 111 system won’t be happening any time soon in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Mark Mitchell / Getty
Weeks of chaos: Up to one in three Auckland train services cancelled from today
From 3pm today, 19 services will be cancelled on the rail network.
Wayne Brown hauls in transport bosses over train 'omnishambles'
Commuters on four lines faced multiple cancellations and delayed trips.
AT blames KiwiRail over track ‘heat’ train cancellations
Trains on all lines were being affected between 1pm and 8pm.
Letters: Toll all motorways; pseudoephedrine's benefits not 'enormous'
OPINION: Quite simply, we must find a better way of funding transport, a reader writes.
Letters: More buses supported
Readers have their say on increased public transport and climate change.
Town of 11,000 losing supermarket told to wait more than a year for new public transport
Community told to 'find a minivan or bus and a driver' themselves, councillor says.
No cycleways, no light rail - Simeon Brown outlines plans for new Auckland harbour crossing
Auckland and Transport Minister Simeon Brown opens up on plans for the big city.
Wayne Brown rules out rates rise to fund Auckland transport projects
It comes after the new Govt announced it will end Auckland's fuel tax on June 30.
'Will leave a shortfall': Mayor's concern as Govt scraps Auckland fuel tax
Transport played a major part in National’s 100-day plan that was released last November.
Watch: Parents shocked over 'extremely dangerous' overcrowded school bus
'I just think that’s extremely dangerous.'