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Editorial: Transport levy only option open to mayor

Len Brown proposes 6.5 per cent rates hike

Auckland Mayor Len Brown is proposing a 6.5 per cent rates increase today to spend more on transport.

Aucklanders keep the home fires burning

On April 1 (I kid you not) Auckland Council received an update on air-quality regulations which showed more work with the Government was needed.

Trio in court over bribery allegations

Former Auckland Transport officials and the head of a project management firm face multiple corruption charges for alleged offences reaching back nine years.

Massive boost in off-road bike paths

The cycle fund is already contributing to an $11m bikeway from Upper Queen St to Victoria St.

Red-light cameras go live

New police red-light cameras with radar technology will go live in Auckland and Wellington starting Thursday.

Repainting bus fleet in name of consistency

Last week while passing the Howick and Eastern Buses depot in Botany I was somewhat concerned to see two of the buses had been repainted all over in blue and with large "Metro" logos....

KiwiRail on shortlist to run Auckland trains

KiwiRail is among short-listed contenders to run Auckland's metro trains once Transdev's $60 million-plus management contract expires next year.

$11m cycleway will send riders soaring

Auckland cyclists will soon be pedalling high above traffic-snarled Spaghetti Junction on their own bridge.

Kiwirail findings 'stink of cover up'

An investigation which found Chinese workers weren't exploited while fixing KiwiRail trains 'stinks of a cover up' says Labour MP Trevor Mallard.

Majority support Akld transport plan

A small majority of Aucklanders support a big and expensive transport programme for the Super City, according to a new survey.

Train runs red lights during peak hours

Two Auckland passenger trains are being investigated for running red lights within a 12-hour period.

Sam Judd: Aucklanders are bad drivers

After a year living in Mexico it's fair to say the roads were chaotic there. But, I truly believe Mexican drivers were better than Aucklanders, writes Sam Judd.

Ask Phoebe: Jump to J reg plates

The New Zealand Transport Agency says the letters I, O, V and X have all been excluded for use in the current series of general issue licence plates.

Ferry sailings hit by delays

Early morning ferry sailings across the Cook Strait have been hit by delays and cancellations.

New vehicle levy system slammed

A new system to determine new car licensing levies has been criticised for determining higher fees be charged to owners of vehicles with a safe track record.

Car-share plan goes against grain

First look at rail-link designs

Artists' impressions of Auckland's City Rail Link include a new underground station at Karangahape Rd built to resemble a stingray.