Next steps revealed for second Waitematā Harbour crossing
The Transport Minister described it as a 'priority' for the Government.
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The Interislander ferry ran aground on June 21, just north of Picton.
Aviation fuel from waste wood viable in Aotearoa: Air NZ, Lanzajet
A study suggested the industry could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
Auckland Council snubs Government, makes own decisions on transport spending
Auckland Council has spread transport cuts far more widely than the Government wanted.
'No visible green shoots': Freightways says outlook remains subdued in tough economy
The Australian economy is 'slightly more buoyant'.
Letters: Govt incoherent on climate change; Tech giants orchestrate 'heist of the century'
OPINION: 'Who thinks digging more coal out of the ground and burning it is going to help?'
NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.
Leaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansion
The region's population will grow – housing, roading and infrastructure are the priority.
Letters: Who made David Seymour boss of education?
OPINION: 'What is the Minister of Education doing – in fact, who is the minister?'
Maersk offers new New Zealand-China service in Asia-Oceania container vessel upgrade
A new Northern Star container vessel service starts in Shanghai next month.
Letters: The sweet and the sour on sugar tax; WFH should come with a pay cut
OPINION: More than 100 countries already tax sugar-sweetened beverages.
Tougher sentences for offences against public transport workers
There's a new aggravating factor for offences against public transport workers.
Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises
NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.
Eight- to 10-year painting job for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Mayor Wayne Brown doesn't back a tunnel but a second bridge to cross the Waitematā.
'Major deficiencies': Almost half of Hawke's Bay highways get a two-star rating
A State Highway described as a 'goat track' is among the routes needing urgent funding.
Watch: Auckland the big winner as Govt unveils $32.9b transport plan
The plan sets out how NZTA will spend its funding to improve and maintain the network.
Simeon Brown announces new 110kmh speed limit from Orewa to Warkworth
Proposed speed limit increases of 110km/h on State Highway 1 from Orewa to Warkworth will mean faster journey times for Kiwis travelling between Auckland and Northland. Video / NZH
E-scooter wars: Kiwi contender, Chinese giant among those vying to replace Beam
At least four contenders are in the running.
Beam's e-scooter licence cancelled in Auckland, council refers matter to police
The e-scooters must be deactivated by midnight.
Government turns up heat on airlines; orders CAA fee-hike review
Airlines here may have to publish prices, as in some other countries.
Councils investigate e-scooter operator Beam’s alleged ‘audacious scam’
Beam says there's an innocent explanation and is open to a 'commercial settlement'.
Letters: A spreadsheet Govt with little humanity; bring back traffic cops
OPINION: 'That is the only way this Government is going to lower the crime rate.'
Inside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed minister
Correspondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.
Council officers recommend using debt to fund raised pedestrian crossings
NZTA advised the council it would not fund "raised safety platforms".
Editorial: Ferries safe to sail another five years, but should they?
OPINION: It seems the current fleet will need to see us through until 2029.
'A game-changer': Northlanders thrilled with four-lane highway announcement
Simeon Brown has announced accelerated work on a new four-lane expressway.
Inside the $180m plan to keep Interislander ferries afloat until 2029
Experts investigated extending the fleet's life after the mega ferries were cancelled.
Letters: New Aratere autopilot grounding theory; Razor's edge in ABs win
OPINION: 'Wow, thank goodness for a bit of a Beauden boost.'
Letters: Bureaucracy gone mad on Aratere grounding inquiries
OPINION: 'The waka-jumping law is more democratic as it puts the rights of voters first.'
‘There is no cover-up’: How an NZ First tweet drove daylight between Luxon and Peters
Public speculation about the Aratere's June grounding ramped up after an NZ First tweet.
Editorial: National Party's board appointments of the two Bs is a wise choice
OPINION: Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges are a perfect fit.
Letters: Power companies switch common decency for profit
OPINION: 'Is this a society that we can be proud of?'
Letters: Leave Western Springs Stadium untouched; higher speeds don't defeat traffic
OPINION: 'That is not what ratepayers expect of their council.'
NZTA urgently investigated safety concerns raised by train bosses against KiwiRail
The operators of the Auckland and Wellington networks wrote to NZTA about their concerns.