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Extra $1.4b needed for rail system

KiwiRail has told Auckland Council the city's existing rail network needs costly upgrades - some described as urgent four months ago.

Richard Wagstaff: Bus dispute needs long term strategic approach

The Auckland Bus dispute is not any closer to reaching a settlement and likely to cause even more disruption to Auckland commuters over the days and weeks ahead, writes Richard Wagstaff.

Bus strike: How Auckland is coping

ROLLING COVERAGE: Everything you need to know as Auckland hit by 24-hour bus strike.

Govts team up to solve transport issues

For the first time, central and local government have partnered to work out the solutions to Auckland's transport issues.

Bus strikes result in 'dream runs'

Auckland has survived the first hurdle of today's bus strike, but people were angry when police stopped motorists using bus lanes.

Uber prices could double during bus strike

Uber is telling users to brace themselves for surge-pricing tomorrow morning as demand soars from commuters stranded by cancelled buses.

Commuter delays in central Auckland

Delays of 30 minutes or more are becoming frequent, partly due to roadworks in the central city.

Is this NZ's worst roadworks paint job?

Contractor ordered to fix botched Dunedin's new cycleway symbols after critics pan them for looking like "a primary school project".

Kerre McIvor: Owners in the driving seat

A lot of truckies phone talkback. They spend a lot of time on the roads and have only the radio for company, so they're a captive audience.

'Tolls not the answer to fund city rail link'

Tolls are not the answer to fund big transport projects in Auckland like the $2.5 billion city rail link, says mayoral candidate Mark Thomas and the Taxpayers' Union.

Fran O'Sullivan: Key's reluctant fillip two years too late

Mayor Brown right on the money with rail call but Govt let concerns over his leadership poison its decision-making.

Linking east to west

John Key's intention to fast-track the $1.25 billion East-West Connection and make it a project of national significance has been welcomed by transport and infrastructure groups.

$4bn fix to unblock the jams

Business leaders have welcomed Prime Minister John Key's State of the Nation address - but one has indicated disappointment on the housing front.

Aucklanders could pay tolls to fund CRL

The Government has not ruled out allowing Auckland Council to toll motorists to help fund the $2.5 billion City Rail Link.

Van rolls down bank near Westport

A van carrying seven people rolled over a bank in a crash south of Charleston, near Westport.

Driver stuck after truck 'tipped over'

Emergency workers are trying to free the driver of a truck which has "tipped over" on State Highway 1, just north of the Bryderwyn Range Hills in Northland.