Three top transport officials accused of bribery totalling more than $1 million look set to go to trial.

Auckland Mayor Len Brown sits down with Herald transport journalist Mathew Dearnaley to answer questions about motorway tolls, Britomart bottlenecks and more.

Auckland's grand plan for the next 30 years has been lambasted by a Massey University researcher for giving too big a nod to roads ahead of better public transport.

As part of the Herald's World Class Auckland series we speak to a variety of experts to see what they think needs to be done to improve transport.

Auckland business community alarmed proposed $1b highway and associated roading to ease freight deliveries in and out of the city's industrial hub remain years away.

Auckland's burgeoning Asian population could be a boon for turning our car-dominated city into one more geared for public transport.

Vancouver on Canada's Pacific seaboard is geographically not unlike Auckland, and faces similar challenges from plans to cram in another million residents over the next 30 years.

Bus, train, car, ferry... Trying to get around Auckland is one of the biggest nightmares for most commuters.

Public transport in Auckland has been ranked second most expensive of 32 major cities, confirming concerns of commuters.

Bus and ferry operator Souter Group is flagging the possibility of a public listing as it puts down the accelerator on growth.

Staff caught illegally hooning in work cars at least 8500 times in nine months

Massive billboards that look like trains are to be placed at railway crossings to prompt drivers to slow down and check for trains.

Uber may look twice at contracts it has here in New Zealand if a US court rules its 200,000 Californian drivers are employees, not contractors.

An Uber case debating employee or independent contractor status is significant for other firms in the sharing economy.

American Airlines and Qantas say their expanded alliance across the Pacific will directly benefit New Zealand passengers and they expect more competitive air fares across the Pacific.

Faulty software has been blamed for a pay machine in Auckland's Downtown parking building gobbling up a motorist's $50 note and leaving her with a "credit ticket".

The Transport Agency says the props, or supports, are only a temporary part of the planned construction of the Waterview Connection's Great North Rd Interchange.

Transport authorities say an urban freeway will close completely for the first time in recent memory to allow for construction of New Zealand's first "smart motorway".

Drivers need to know the speed limits that apply on urban and rural roads no matter what locality they are in.

If city commuters are ever to be enticed to leave cars at home and use public transport, it will take more than a petrol tax or road toll or a congestion charge.

The Transport Agency has recently considered options for widening the Southern Motorway at Mt Wellington.

Transport campaigners want the Government to consider saving billions of dollars by building a rail-only crossing under Auckland's Waitemata Harbour.

Things are booming at Auckland Airport, with visitors from China and the US up more than 20 per cent last month.

There are reports a trespasser is on the tracks and disrupting morning train services on Auckland's western line.

Aucklanders commuting to work in the central city will soon have to pay an extra $35 a week at three of Auckland Council's inner-city car park buildings.

A police spokesman said officers arrived about 12.15pm and were still examining the scene of the fatality in Newmarket.

The shiny new electric trains have left their Auckland stations this morning without a major hitch.

Auckland Transport is warning passengers of potential bedding-in glitches after it replaces diesel trains this morning with electrics.

Kiwis have started disruptive businesses ranging from local beauty salon booking apps to rockets aimed at flying satellites to space but more could be thinking bigger, say sector leaders.