The cash would have been better spent on a giant fireworks display. At least we'd have got a bang or two for our bucks, writes Brian Rudman.

Rail supporters say transport chiefs are being short-sighted in wanting to close a station next to where hundreds of new homes are planned for South Auckland.

The Government has rejected two proposals for getting Auckland road users to pay for an estimated $12 billion shortfall in funding for roading projects.

Charging for the use of some or all of the roads in the city would be unpalatable to everybody - at first. But it's the obvious answer.

Aucklanders face steep fuel tax and rates rises from 2015 unless the council can borrow against government permission to impose new road charges in future years.

A rail link to the airport will be a focus over the next year if Mayor Len Brown wins a second term at October's local body elections.

Aucklanders can either introduce road tolls, or higher rates and fuel taxes to address the city's transport funding gap, a new high-level report shows.

Drivers may be tolled at Auckland motorway exit ramps to ease pressure on ratepayers over a $12b transport funding gap.

Hikes in fuel prices have forced the cost of petrol to a record high - with two large chains upping the cost of 91-octane to $2.27 per litre today.

A downtown Auckland shopping centre will be demolished to make way for the multibillion-dollar Central Rail Link.

Transport chiefs celebrating Britomart's 10th birthday as an underground train station are looking forward to punching a big hole out from its western end.

Former Auckland mayor Christine Fletcher has told how she effectively bet her home as well as $300 million of ratepayers' money on her vision for Britomart.

It took a car wreck to turn Nik Kennedy into a diehard rail commuter, in the dark days before Britomart, but now he wouldn't turn back the clock.

The taxi industry fears an increase in violent attacks on drivers as criminals become aware that as many as half the security cameras installed in cabs do not work properly.

Some personalised number plates have been deemed too offensive to appear on vehicles, with the New Zealand Transport Agency stepping in to stop them being made.

One of the world's largest tunnelling boring machine is on its way to Auckland to construct the city's Waterview Connection tunnels.

Petrol prices are equalling a record high at 222.9c a litre for 91-octane at non-discounting service stations, after 'unjustified' price rises by the main oil companies.

Ride the Britomart Rail Station escalator down to the train platforms and look to your right or left as you descend.

An Auckland bus driver says passengers - including one who tried to use a $100 note for a $1 ride - need to start carrying smaller change for fares.

Two sections of the Northwestern Motorway inbound, at Lincoln Rd and at Pollen Island, have temporary 80km/h restrictions.

Auckland Transport is investigating the feasibility of building a commuter ferry wharf and 200 car-parking spaces at Te Atatu.

Bus drivers seem happy to take your $20 note for a cheap trip - as long as it's not rush hour and there's not a snaking queue waiting behind you.

Bus drivers have been told they should always carry passengers who want to pay with bank notes, even if they don't have enough change.

A bus driver who refused to let a child on board because he had $20 to pay his $1.80 fare should never have left that passenger behind, unions representing drivers say.

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says Auckland will have to look at selling assets to fund its share of the $2.86 billion underground rail link.

Motorists face petrol price rises today, after a 3c-a-litre government excise tax increase.

I guess Maggie Barry's thoughts have turned to composing her bucket list, writes Brian Rudman. And leaving messages on her boss' phone, pleading for another u-turn.

Auckland Transport boss Lester Levy won't rule out ditching rail operator Veolia if it can't shape up.