New ZealandInterislander deny Peters' claimsInterislander management have refuted claims by NZ First leader Winston Peters that the ferry Aratere has blown an engine on its return voyage from Singapore.19 Jun 08:33 AM
New ZealandTeen's 6km walk in stormA 14-year-old was forced to walk home in a storm after his Hop card was blocked - but his father insists it had more than $20 credit on it.16 Jun 08:00 PM
Freight and logisticsLandlords fight rules for rail linkNoise, vibration, trouble sleeping, turning a popular part of Auckland's waterfront and the busy Albert St into a construction site for years and pedestrian and vehicle disruption.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBus lane eyed for eco carsAllowing electric cars in bus and high-occupancy vehicle lanes is being suggested to encourage more drivers to take advantage of renewable power generation.15 Jun 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsUber is worth nearly as much as Hertz, Avis combinedUber, the on-demand ride service has raised a $1.2 billion venture capital round that values it at $17 billion. That makes it more than rental-car giants Hertz Global Holdings or Avis Budget Group.10 Jun 04:30 AM
New ZealandCouncil rejects $75m offer for carparkThe Auckland Council has rejected a $75 million offer for the Downtown carpark - with the CEO saying it's 'not currently for sale'.09 Jun 04:12 AM
New ZealandSurprise bid for prime CBD parking spotThe operators of Tournament Parking have made a surprise offer of $75 million today to buy the downtown carpark from Auckland Council.06 Jun 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Extraordinary' heroismMarzena Simpson says she's not a hero for helping to save the life of a wheelchair-bound woman stuck on train tracks - but two awards for bravery say otherwise.04 Jun 05:34 AM
Freight and logisticsMayor's parking fee rise push alarms city business groupAuckland Mayor Len Brown supports a $1 hourly fee rise for central city parking, which he wants his council's transport arm to line up against a region-wide parking strategy.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Changes afoot for vanishing bus only laneI commute on a bus from the North Shore to the city, which travels along the Fanshawe St bus lan, writes a reader.02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPublic transport edging out the carAucklanders are making the shift from driving to work to taking public transport.02 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAre tighter parking restrictions going to help Auckland?As Auckland prepares to cram in up to a million more residents over the next 30 years, parking fees and time limits may spread. Are tighter parking restrictions going to help Auckland?28 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandAucklanders face rising parking costsAuckland Council is suggesting a comprehensive shake up for parking in the city, which could mean higher costs to park your car and fewer places you can.28 May 02:03 AM
Freight and logisticsCould Uber mean the end of poorly paid cabbies?A major shift is underway on America's roadways. Driving strangers once paid terribly but can now bag an UberX driver more than $90K a year.28 May 01:45 AM
New ZealandDoubts over city rail link's early startA report for Auckland Council has cast doubt on the targets set by the Government to make an early start on the $2.86 billion city rail link.26 May 03:33 AM
New Zealand$2.8b cuts to cap city rates toutedPlanning is under way to slash $2.8 billion of new spending at Auckland Council to control soaring debt and rates while pushing ahead with the $2.86 billion City Rail Link.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTaxis - why you're paying so muchIf you want to know how a city works, ask a taxi driver. Just don't get them started on the taxi industry. Getting around public transport-deprived Auckland by taxi ranks up there with severely congested world capitals like Berlin and London.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland trails capital taxi metersTaxis in Wellington are the fourth most expensive in the world and Auckland cabs are 10th most expensive, a study says.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStreet number display owners' responsibilitySo many of our commercial buildings do not have street numbers that are visible. This is so frustrating in wasting time, causing more traffic jams, increased fuel consumption and pollution.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow much does that commute cost you?Inner-city suburbs out of your reach? Maybe not. A new data-crunching tool helps renters to look at how affordable their living situation is when transport cost is factored in.13 May 12:25 AM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: City too thin for comfortIf only "skinny" Auckland could fatten up, NZ would be much better off, writes Bernard Hickey. I'm talking about Auckland's population and how it organises itself.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFare go: The meter is runningFour Herald staff caught cabs from Auckland Airport's international terminal to SkyCity yesterday, so we could compare their routes and what they were charged.09 May 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsOverheads defeat airport cabbiesTwo taxi companies that bid for sought-after contracts to work from Auckland airport have had the agreements terminated because they were unable to meet payments.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhone app joins fixed-rate movementA local taxi-booking smartphone app is the latest service to offer a fixed rate for Auckland airport passengers.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlat rate taxi fares offered amid outrageA taxi company operating from Auckland Airport has introduced fixed-fare rates to the city and North Shore after Herald stories about some drivers overcharging passengers07 May 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsConfessions of an ex-cabbieMark Hendry quit the taxi business because he lost so much money it eventually cost him his home.07 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesFare go: Airport boss calls for flat feeAuckland Airport says it wants a fixed taxi fare price for a trip into the city to stop exorbitant fares - but it can't take any action until contracts expire in 2016.06 May 06:16 PM
OpinionEditorial: Taxi owners must act now to end high fare disgraceEditorial: Taxis at Auckland Airport are the front line of tourism - and few first impressions can be worse than a taxi rip-off.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBigger fare for new look Dominion RdAuckland Transport's cost estimate for upgrading Dominion Rd has ballooned by 40 per cent to $66.3 million.05 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: InterCity bus terminal needs new locationAt some stage, the terminal should be shifted to a site more suited to the interests of those who use InterCity's service. SkyCity suggests that time is now, as it sets about the development of its $402m convention centre.02 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: New shelters fitted with old flaws"I'm not asking for a flash hotel reception room, but is it too much to expect a shelter that actually sheltered?", writes Brian Rudman. "Would it be so hard, at each bus stop, to have a large route map indicating where each bus went?"01 May 09:30 PM
Freight and logisticsInter(Sky)City? Maybe not anymoreSkyCity Entertainment Group wants Auckland's InterCity Coachlines station out of its casino headquarters.30 Apr 05:00 PM
