The supercapacitor tram has been unveiled in China. It operates without external wires and can run for 3 to 5 km after a 30-second full charge. Supplied by New China TV

Chinese super-conductor train system suggested for Auckland

A Kerikeri man has a novel idea for showing politicians how bad Northland roads are

Train services over Auckland will stop for two hours tomorrow for a union meeting.

At least three petrol stations ran dry of diesel this afternoon.

Despite much criticism Auckland gets it right more often than it gets credit for.

Relief as quake highway reopens

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Uber has teamed up with fuel station chain, offering drivers further benefits.

Trains on Auckland's rail network will grind to a halt as rail workers strike.

People are being urged to plan their travel early tomorrow as trains grind to a halt.

Briefings: NZ needs to take hold of "window of opportunity" created by Paris Agreement.

Mark Lambert Chief Transport Services Officer Auckland Transport discusses the upcoming industrial action to train services.

Michel Ladrak Managing Director of Transdev Auckland, talks frankly about the upcoming industrial action to train services.

People need to know prices are fair, says minister.

Comment: Cycleways ideologically captured by clip-boarders who can't see wood for trees.

The Puhoi to Warkworth motorway project started last November.

A crash has blocked two lanes.

Union says plan to cut on-board staff would endanger public.

Tagging disrupts train heading to city from Henderson.

One reader said salaries in Auckland were not going up in tandem with the cost of living.

Truckies' wages are rising but training is a problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

One of Auckland's most congested roads could be fixed earlier with a charge on residents.

The Birkenhead slip is on the move, swallowing up a piece of machinery this afternoon.

Auckland Hop card holders to get their held money back.

Drone was used to film parents operating illegal pedestrian crossings for Hauraki School.

Rail injects more than expected into New Zealand's economy each year, study finds.

Police release two photographs of men they believe started the Oxford Street stampede.

Every one of the 90,000 LED lights going on the bridge can be individually programmed.

Almost 100,000 LED lights and 200 floodlights will create a new nighttime face for bridge.