Truck brakes involved in two deaths banned years after safety alert
By 2013 police knew of at least nine crashes caused by the handbrakes failing.
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Overnight roadworks cause earthquake-like vibrations
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Auckland Transport budget cut sees only 286m in new paths
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Basil Sharp: Shaking Auckland's car habit
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One Auckland highway got much worse for traffic in 2020, and one got dramatically better.
Burnt-out car containing body removed from Flat Bush park
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Lockdown: Queues forming, motorists turned away at Auckland border checkpoints
Motorists without travel exemptions have already been turned away.
Two motorbike riders die in separate crashes within minutes of each other
Both riders died at the scene of the crashes.
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Auckland Harbour Bridge can no longer be strengthened, traffic could be restricted
Heavy vehicles may have to be restricted on the crossing.
The Auckland suburb that's getting 200+ speed bumps
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A second Auckland cycleway giving cyclists a bumpy ride
A section of the Karangahape Rd cycleway may be a bit bumpy, says Auckland Transport.
Capital traffic congestion risk to economy - national trucking body
Road Transport Forum wants second Mt Vic tunnel and reliable mass transit routes.
Motorcycle rider seriously hurt in crash north of Auckland
The motorcyclist was airlifted to Auckland hospital.
Used EVs cheaper over long-term than new petrol cars - study
Used EVs would be cheaper to run over 12 years than even new petrol cars, NZ study finds.
Barney Irvine: Five must-dos to get northwest Auckland moving
OPINION: New houses are not being matched by new infrastructure to meet the increase.
'A nightmare': Cars set to be banned from Queen St
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Back to School: Walking to schools helps body, brain and the planet
Despite the health and traffic benefits of walking, most Kiwi kids get a lift to school.
Auckland Transport to start fining motorists on T2 lane in Albany
Auckland Transport will begin issuing $150 fines on February 8.
Cyclists want Tamaki Drive's bumpy cycleway replaced with concrete
Cyclist: 'It's like going mountain biking on a road bike'.
$14m Tamaki Drive cycleway giving cyclists a bumpy ride
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Why West Auckland traffic is driving residents mad
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