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Paul Little: Calls, cash and curmudgeons

Because I take the Northern Toll Road frequently, I have signed up for online payments.

Aratere heading back to New Zealand

The troubled Interislander ferry Aratere is on its way back to New Zealand following repairs in Singapore.

Airport parking goes sky high

Booking online, or picking the right hotel, could make a big difference to the amount you pay for parking at the airport next time you head overseas.

Transport cash fares to increase

Casual fares are to rise on Auckland buses and trains by up to 17.6 per cent as the city's public transport agency tries to steer more passengers to its $100 million cashless electronic smart card.

Price war likely to speed up car switch

Electric cars are on the brink of a price war, as more new models become available and secondhand Japanese imports sell for as little as $25,000.

Mum, daughter farewelled

A mother and daughter killed when a Dutch driver allegedly ran a stop sign have been laid to rest today.

Taxi? Why none were to be had in London

Commuters in central London faced gridlock today after taxi drivers staged a major protest over the introduction of cut-price fare app Uber.

Ask Phoebe: Drinking rainwater carries risks in city

A recent Element magazine article said only rural areas can use rainwater for drinking and that city councils won't allow it.

Pupils mourn girls killed in crash

Memorials for two 12-year-old girls killed in a crash at Rakaia at the weekend have been inundated with well-wishes and messages of love and support.

Our world-class traffic jams

Auckland remains one of the world's most traffic-clogged cities, although it is not as bad as it was a year ago.

Mayor's parking fee rise push alarms city business group

Auckland Mayor Len Brown supports a $1 hourly fee rise for central city parking, which he wants his council's transport arm to line up against a region-wide parking strategy.

Community mourns girls killed in crash

Memorials have been set up at schools attended by two 12-year-olds killed in a horrific road crash, with school friends leaving flowers and messages for the girls.

Tourist in court over crash

A Dutch tourist has been remanded on bail after an appearance in Christchurch District Court this morning over the deaths of three people in a car smash at the weekend.

Grieving family offer olive branch

The family of a girl killed in a crash with two other people say the tourist accused of causing the carnage is as much a victim as those who died.

Ask Phoebe: Changes afoot for vanishing bus only lane

I commute on a bus from the North Shore to the city, which travels along the Fanshawe St bus lan, writes a reader.

Public transport edging out the car

Aucklanders are making the shift from driving to work to taking public transport.