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Focus Morning Bulletin: 6 April, 2022
Road user charges to be slashed, why you might see a lot less rental cars around and Ukraine’s president's latest call to the world in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
AT plans changes to Mt Albert cycleway four years after it was built
"It's consultation by ideology," said one Mt Albert businesswoman.
Most commuters switched to Transmission Gully when it opened
There's a noticeable reduction in congestion after the first day of the road's operation.
'We are not going to back down': AT to push ahead with removing parking spaces
Taking away parking is taking away my bread and butter, says a butcher.
Vaccine passes dropped for practical driving tests
VTNZ says safety still vital so "continued use of face masks" will be necessary.
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern officially opens Transmission Gully
PM Jacinda Ardern alongside Grant Robertson and Michael Wood officially open Transmission Gully. Video / Mark Mitchell
AT put on notice by mayoral candidates over parking plans
New mayoral candidate promises to replace the board of Auckland Transport.
Supply chain crisis: Soaring costs hammer companies, some may go bust
Plumbers will definitely run out of some products, market warned.
Get off the road: Auckland Transport's plan to remove parking for cycleways and bus lanes
These changes are desperately needed, says councillor Chris Darby.
Cyclist's collision with truck exposes driver's logbook breaches
Truck driver's logbook breaches uncovered after fatal collision with cyclist.
AT set to release details of roads where parking could be banned
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff called earlier plans for parking "totally arrogant".
Scrapping of $785m cycling bridge delays plans for harbour park
There are plans to hold walking and cycling events over the harbour bridge.
Analysis: Transmission Gully update shows transport agency's had enough
Waka Kotahi resorts to issuing a change notice after negotiations fail behind the scenes.
Instructors worry about unvaxxed driver tests, Wood says
Driving instructors worried about catching Covid-19, Transport Minister says.
Slow going on Auckland motorways after crashes
The crashes were on State Highway 18 and State Highway 1.
Analysis: Will the Easter Bunny get to visit Transmission Gully?
A compromise Waka Kotahi has agreed to means it's no longer out of the question.
South Auckland leaders fuming over $35m cycleway for the rich
The $35m cycleway is built to a gold standard, while South Auckland just gets green paint.
Barney Irvine: Five priorities for the next Auckland Mayor
OPINION: Auckland Business Forum writes of the handful of pressing matters for the city.
Wellington mayor says airport crossing legal challenge conflict of interest being managed
Andy Foster is both the mayor and a Wellington Airport board member.
'I saw a gap and put my foot down', truck driver's fatal assumption prior to crash
Truck blind spots and wrong road markings are key issues in the inquest, the coroner says.
Plan revealed to get Transmission Gully open earlier
The NZ Transport Agency is allowing some quality assurance tests to be deferred.
Transport squeeze: Strain on South Island deliveries
Truck driver shortage, made worse by Omicron, and ferry issues frustrate carriers.
Auckland Harbour Bridge hit by Covid-related staffing issues
The moveable barriers are staying put this week.
Nick Leggett: Why Government should mind its own 'business' on Covid-19
OPINION: Transporting NZ chief calls on the Government to get out of the way of recovery.
Company takes the rap after pointing finger at driver
A truck driver's first day ended badly when her truck rolled, blocking the highway.
Person dies after medical incident on Auckland motorway
Emergency services attended the incident around 3.15pm.
Revealed: Deadly rock falls, fish among 88 Transmission Gully problems
A scathing report lists 88 problems with Transmission Gully.
Napier-Taupo road speed reduction kicks in midnight Thursday
The speed limit from Eskdale to Rangitaiki will be 80km/h from midnight Thursday.
Govt rail strategy flawed, 'deliberately vague' - road freight report
More than $8b spent on KiwiRail since 2017, another $5b planned.
Transport Minister admits a 'little' surprise over bike bridge backlash
Michael Wood also spoke about congestion charges and public transport in the regions.
No opening date or cost for Pūhoi to Warkworth highway
The 18km motorway is expected to shave 11 minutes off driving to Warkworth.
Analysis: Don't be fooled. Transmission Gully was not and is not ready to open
Parts of the $1.25 billion motorway are being ripped up for repairs.
Section of SH1 blocked after crash
Motorists are being asked to expect delays or travel at a later time.