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Focus: Bridges around Napier destroyed by raging floodwaters
The first look at bridges along State Highway 51 shows many are destroyed by the raging floodwaters of Cyclone Gabrielle. Video / Mark Mitchell
Who’s in charge? The battle for control of the Auckland port
When Mayor Wayne Brown told the Auckland port company what to do, the company said no.
Transport Minister says bite the bullet and get rail work done quickly
Michael Wood says Auckland's rail network is 'neglected'.
Why the world's most famous train is becoming a cruise line
The luxury rail company is branching out into hotels, hospitality and now cruises.
Ports of Auckland boss Roger Gray: Supply chain 'balances on a knife edge'
Roger Gray: 'We don't deny that we’ve let New Zealand down.'
The 200 consulting firms working on Auckland Light Rail
National’s transport spokesman described the spend as a “gravy train”.
Surprise truce: Port move, light rail in plan as Brown, Govt agree to peace pact
Auckland's mayor and the transport minister are putting aside their differences.
Fears after cracks in Mercury Theatre: CRL, Link Alliance 'engaging' with owner
Building owners asked for engineering report to substantiate concerns.
Tunnel vision: Is this the solution for $15b second Waitematā harbour crossing?
A sleek vision for the future, but which harbour crossing concept will win?
Public transport crisis: Meet the Auckland student who faces a five-hour daily commute in 2023
Chunks of Auckland’s rail network will be closed to make way for upgrades.
Auckland’s public transports crisis: What’s gone wrong with bus, rail and ferry services
Wayne Brown says it's time to move to an 'emergency footing'.
Focus: Rail protesters climb Wellington motorway gantry
State Highway 1 was closed from Johnsonville to Newlands as Restore Passenger Rail protesters climbed a gantry above the motorway and plan to remain there to deliver their petition to Parliament's Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee. Video / Mark Mitchell
National ticketing system on the way for public transport
The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.
PM on Wayne Brown, Three Waters: Rates will rise if NZ fails to tackle infrastructure
The meeting was billed as a be a polite and friendly get-to-know you event.
'Gravy train': Govt defends $16m for light rail consultants
New Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is also opposed to light rail.
Waikato planners set sights on fast passenger rail to Auckland
Tainui Group Holdings is among those planning for fast rail.
The real mystery of the Orient Express, solved at last
Now a very real 40-year-old mystery has been solved.
Auckland's big fix: Mayor and deputy on the evolving Super City
Does Auckland need fixing? The outgoing mayor and deputy say it's already being fixed.
Shipping rates soften, but there could be a catch
We're still not seeing the shipping improvements Australia is enjoying.
Dr Sean Sweeney: Test rugby shows why we need the City Rail Link
As any Eden Park aficionado will tell you, getting out of the stadium is a challenge.
Focus live: Government announces light rail and second Mt Vic tunnel for Wellington
The Government is moving ahead with a second Mt Victoria tunnel and light rail in Wellington. Video / Mark Mitchell
Ted Johnston: A competent and effective council with a wise leader
OPINION: "Rules, statutes and regulations are my domain, and I will use them."
Editorial: Manukau port - dream or vision?
EDITORIAL: Why is the Govt taking another look at a new port in the southwest of Auckland?
Opinion: Why Julie Anne Genter's secret letter is not a storm in a teacup
After all the secrecy, accusations, and headlines, Julie Anne Genter walks away on top.
Budget 2022: 10 key things - Where the money's gone
Here are the highlights as Grant Robertson announces the Government's plans.
Climate plan: Eight talking points from Govt's announcement
Things you might have missed in the Emissions Reduction Plan.
Buller floods cost KiwiRail over $3 million
The area suffered severe flooding in July last year.
City Rail Link advances past Omicron
Despite Covid turning worksites into zombie movie sets, the end is in sight for CRL.
David Schnauer: Govt needs to make better spending decisions
OPINION: There's a term for lost opportunities and the Government needs to hear it.
Opinion: Light rail to Auckland Airport not worth the spend
OPINION: Rail links to airports are a risky business, writes Lynne Mitchell.
Simon Wilson: Not the best but good enough, so let's get light rail done
OPINION: Now we have a light rail plan, let's have no more delays.
Focus: Michael Wood reveals what light rail means for Aucklanders
Transport Minister Michael Wood reveals details of what’s ahead for Aucklanders with the new light rail projects announced Friday morning. Video / NZ Herald
Steven Joyce: Holiday road toll too high, safer roads urgently needed
OPINION: The Government needs get on with building safer regional roading system.