Leaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansion
The region's population will grow – housing, roading and infrastructure are the priority.
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Crash cleared but delays persist as commuters warned of delays to travel times.
Editorial: New Auckland Airport mall causes more irritation for customers
OPINION: Bad blood between the airport and airlines was already flowing.
Smiles, traffic and empty hands: First impressions of Mānawa Bay
Some shoppers described the new shopping centre as dark and enclosed.
New airport mall 'more popular than we thought it was going to be'
'Main priority was getting people to the terminals. That was prioritised at all times.'
Delays expected around Auckland Airport as new premium mall opens
Some roads have been closed and the area may be busier than usual this weekend.
Architect pitches new harbour crossing concept to Auckland's mayor
It is estimated the bridge could be built within a decade.
Police probing green house bus at property linked to search for missing woman's remains
“Items of interest” were allegedly found at the weekend, but police won't comment.
'Suspicious fire' at house linked to vigilante search for missing woman's remains
Emergency services attended a suspicious blaze at the property.
'Items of interest' found in private search for missing woman Breanna Muriwai, mother says
Police warned against the search saying it could compromise vital evidence.
Search for Breanna Muriwai: Convoy moves north to Mangaweka
A member of the group said, 'it feels yucky when we hit here ... very secluded'.
‘Incredibly destructive’: Opposition 'up in arms' over Mayor Brown's new harbour bridge plan
'We agree on a lot but definitely not on this,' a North Shore councillor says.
Westgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in court
Mark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.
'A new vision': Kiwi company develops gondolas to operate above congested roads
The technology caught the eye of the former Google transport executive.
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
Multi-vehicle crash on Auckland motorway causing significant delays
Police were called to the scene around 11.55am.
Māori King dies and Auckland Uni stand-off | Focus Morning Bulletin August 30, 2024
In today's headlines, Kīingi Tūheitia passes away aged 69, Auckland University stand-off takes dramatic turn and volunteers gear up for Daffodil Day.
'Everyone’s banded together’: Witness describes efforts to free victims in triple-fatal SH1 crash
The stretch of SH1 south of Auckland could remain closed until 5am tomorrow.
'Haven’t moved for more than an hour': Auckland CBD traffic gridlocked, carpark clogged for hours
One person said he only moved 50m in half an hour.
'Erratic' driver narrowly misses oncoming Auckland motorway traffic as vehicle evades police for 60km
Police say the driver's 'reckless actions' put other road users at risk.
Driver admits fatally injuring motorcyclist
A driver has admitted his carelessness caused the death of a motorcyclist.
'No longer an emergency': Coromandel speed limits to return to normal
There is some community support for retaining reduced speeds.
Person critically injured in truck crash, major Auckland road reopens
The crash happened just after 2am but is still causing delays.
Drivers warned to expect delays after crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway
The crash between East Tāmaki Rd and the Highbrook offramp has now been fully cleared.
Rob Rattenbury: Whanganui’s flash rush hour
Opinion: In 10 minutes Whanganui had gone from Sleepy Hollow to a bad day on the motorway.
Opinion: Can congestion charging work for Aucklanders?
OPINION: The vast majority of motorway trips are not heading to or from the city centre.
'Lives at risk': Trauma surgeon fears speed limit increases will drive up deaths
Speed was a factor in a third of road deaths last year.
Speed limit on State Highway 8 drops to 50km/h after several serious crashes
Agency fears motorists may disregard new speed limit through Mackenzie Basin.
Suppression for driver charged over death of off-duty policewoman
The man made his first appearance in the Whangārei District Court this morning.
Traffic management boss says industry not to blame for road cone mania
We do not charge for road cones, says Traffix managing director Michael Eremin.
Town to get one of its one-lane bridges replaced – but the other will have to wait
It will cost up to $125 million to replace all the bridges but bottlenecks will continue.
'Road cone mania': Auckland Mayor says law changes needed to fix city's traffic management woes
Auckland Council is spending $145m a year on road cones and managing traffic.
Residents annoyed after council ignores advice to lower speed limits at trouble spots
A group of residents has raised significant concerns about the safety of a local road.
'Fanatic' environmental leader gets record jail sentence for blocking traffic
The sentences are the longest for non-violent protest in living memory.