A proud All Black mother missed her son's team playing in the opening game of last night's Rugby World Cup because of Auckland's transport woes. All Black Kieran Reid's mum missed the opening ceremony and the first half of last night's game
For a Waiheke man relying on public transport last night, it couldn't have gone more wrong.
Auckland's transport system ground to a halt tonight, stopping thousands of rugby fans getting to the opening game of the Rugby World Cup on time.
Angry train passengers including tourists, families and the disabled say they were "dumped" at a....
An Auckland train has been graffitied with a supportive slogan for the Warriors. Video / Supplied
Auckland Transport has spent almost $2 million on a Rugby World Cup facility it hopes it won't have to use during the tournament.
Commercial bus operators are enjoying a free ride at ratepayers' expense on the slopes of an Auckland tourist magnet.
Auckland's "run-down" rail network will give Rugby World Cup visitors a bad impression of the city.
Overcoming public perceptions is the first step, but planner promises economic benefits will be tangible.
Smart roads and clever apps could hold the key to solving Auckland's congestion problems, writes Steve Hart.