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Transport projects - are they moving?

Big strides are expected this year on five key projects to improve travel to, from and around Auckland. Transport reporter Mathew Dearnaley looks at the progress.

Crash survivor: Police wrong over ad

An innocent victim who survived a crash featured in a new road safety campaign says police have misled people and unfairly blamed a truck driver involved.

Editorial: Brown's ability to fast-track rail weakened

As part of his platform for last year's local body elections, Mayor Len Brown said he would push for a 2016 start to Auckland's $2.86b city rail link. However, his ability to gain an early start to the rail link has been much reduced.

Govt spends $600m on road property

The Govt has spent more than $600m acquiring properties to make way for its flagship Roads of National Significance programme, Transport Agency figures show.

Bus disruptions in Wellington today

Wellington bus passengers can expect some disruptions to their journeys today.

Ask Phoebe: New trains will offer far more space for cyclists

Phoebe Falconer answers your questions about Auckland.

Mayor hires a 'bevy of heavies'

'I put this down as a mayor terrified of the real public.' Questions are being raised about the level of security surrounding Auckland mayor Len Brown.

Auto-ban: German city wants car-free CBD

Hamburg, Germany’s second largest city, is planning to ban all cars from its centre over the next 20 years and put thousands of commuters on bikes.

Counselling for road users

Youth climate group push for light rail system

A painted cardboard train was paraded through central Wellington today in a push for a light rail system to be given the go-ahead.

$1b Auckland freight corridor opposed

Bulldozing 500 affordable homes to make way for a $1b freight corridor through South Auckland has been ruled a 'non-starter' by Auckland mayor Len Brown.

Mathew Dearnaley: City's rail service enters new electric era

It was hard to believe we were whooshing through South Auckland at 112km/h between high-speed braking trials on the first electric train, writes Mathew Dearnaley.

Electric trains are coming your way

Ninety years after Auckland's leaders began hankering after electric trains in 1923, the city is poised to join the world of modern rail transport.

Bus drivers pinged on nature's call

Auckland bus drivers desperate for toilet breaks say over-zealous parking wardens are fining them for leaving their vehicles at bus stops while answering nature's call.

Public transport a struggle for disabled passengers - Minister

More training needed for public transport staff to ensure disabled passengers and people with children and push chairs are not discriminated against.

Mayor courts private cash

Len Brown wants his council to look more to public private partnership models to create new infrastructure, saying it could relieve the financial burden on ratepayers and taxpayers.

Lester Levy: Frustrated with card changeover?

It is not possible to quarantine the system while we take it from being out of date and constrained to modern and functional, writes Lester Levy.

Taxis consider stepping up airport strike

Disgruntled taxi drivers will consider a nationwide strike if their demands, which include raising the minimum price of fares, are not met by Auckland Airport next week.