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Work resumes on Transmission Gully, NZTA assesses lockdown fallout
It's expected the road's opening will be delayed after two weeks at alert level 4.
Live: 'We've got to hold our nerve' - what's needed for Auckland to move; queues for fast-food; new location of interest released
Regions south of Auckland are in alert level 3, but strict travel rules stay in place.
Transport Minister says lockdown will likely delay Transmission Gully opening
It's the latest blow to the already delayed $1.25 billion motorway out of Wellington.
Lockdown wipes funding for Auckland transport projects
The level 4 lockdown will have a significant impact on the $4.4 City Rail Link.
Freightways result could get Covid boost - broker
Forsyth Barr expects to see a strong result from Freightways on Monday.
Auckland councillors worried about $400 million transport shortfall
The council will be limited in what transport projects it can do, says Desley Simpson.
Train derailed, large slip blocks SH1 north of Wellington
Work is under way to clear the slip from the southbound lane.
Auckland facing $400m transport funding shortfall
Alarm bells have rung at Audit NZ about the huge funding hole.
South Auckland's Legoland: Why the Mill Road project has become a millstone
"It's like watching kids build lego," says Matt Williams.
Race to finish Transmission Gully: Experts, independent chair brought in
Transmission Gully due to open in less than seven weeks after delays and budget blowouts.
Driver from speeding car chased by the public after injuring pedestrian: Witness
The speeding driver tried to leave on foot after crashing into a traffic light and car.
Crash near Ellerslie causes delays on Auckland's Southern Motorway
Waka Kotahi: 'Pass with extra care and expect delays until lanes can be cleared.'
Council realigns flooded Clive River ahead of high tide
Regional council contractors began work opening the rivermouth before high tide.
No toll for Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway after community opposition
The new Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway is due to open next year.
Comment: Doomed Auckland cycle bridge never had a champion
OPINION: The walking and cycling bridge was doomed from the start.
Poll shows vast majority opposed to Govt's proposed $785m cycle bridge
Grant Robertson has hinted at scrapping the $785m bike bridge.
Southwestern Motorway off-ramp near Onehunga closed after earlier crash
An earlier crash has closed off the southbound off-ramp to Neilson St, in Auckland, today.
WorkSafe probes truckers' poor pay in safety investigation
The study done for WorkSafe recommends improving health and safety laws.
Traffic delays after truck hits overbridge on Southwestern Motorway
A large amount of debris is scattered across the southbound lanes.
Auckland motorway gets dedicated bus lanes to fight congestion
Bus interchanges will be built at Te Atatū and Lincoln Rd.
NZTA manual change causes headaches for horse truck and motorhome owners
Since April, any cab modified since 2005 must get sign-off from a specialist engineer.
Auckland cycleways deliver 10 times better value-for-money than bridge
Meet the cycleways with 10 times better value for money than Auckland's new bridge
Why calling ordinary Kiwi cyclists 'elitist' just doesn't add up
OPINION: Something weird has happened to the perception of cyclists and cycling in NZ.
Slow ahead: Government's highway projects on a road to nowhere
The Government has already axed a number of major roading projects.
'Upsetting': Grandma stung with 10yo parking fine for car she never owned
Lorraine says her driver's licence was used in a case of stolen identity, to her horror.
Ferry service for Auckland cyclists rejected by Government
Bike Auckland wants a three-month cycling trial on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
NZTA doesn't appear to share builder's confidence on Transmission Gully opening date
ANALYSIS: The long-awaited $1.25b road is meant to open in September, but will it?
Wild weather grounds and delays flights to regional cities
Families getting away for the school holidays face delays into Sunday.
Government's $1m spend doing up homes slated for demolition
Costs were incurred bringing houses up to the healthy homes standards.
John Roughan: Light rail heavy on cash, light on practicality
Light rail is an investment New Zealand cannot afford
Govt advised against feebate exemptions for work utes
Their rising popularity seen as 'incompatible' with decarbonising the transport sector.
David Grinlinton: A sensible solution to Auckland's transport troubles
Opinion: NZ needs sensible, long-term transport solutions that are sustainable.