New ZealandMayor blocks councillor's bid to put transport funding to public voteMayor Len Brown has blocked a councillor's bid to put funding for the proposed $2.4 billion central city rail link and other transport projects to a public referendum.24 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Sedan likely pushing it by carting horse aroundRecently, on the motorway, I saw a Nissan Sunny sedan towing a hired horse float with horse aboard.24 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandNorthern Motorway extension wins Council supportA $760 million Northern Motorway extension to Warkworth has won Auckland Council support as a nationally important project rather than a "holiday highway" for Prime Minister John Key.20 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Bus lane solution in the worksA spokesperson for Auckland Transport advises that the sign is provided to clarify what is meant by the arrow in the far left lane when approaching Market Place from Fanshawe St.19 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandEarthworks' effect on environment 'irreversible'Massive earthworks carving through difficult country for Auckland's next highway will dwarf excavations for the Waterview motorway tunnels.19 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandRise in drink driving after quakesThe number of drink drivers getting caught in parts of Christchurch has risen dramatically since the earthquakes.19 Jun 12:37 AM
New ZealandChange ahead for commuter travelMost commuters relying on public transport from South Auckland to the central city will have to catch trains rather than long-distance buses under a sweeping network redesign.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBus chief acts over strandingsAuckland's main bus company is promising passengers furious at being stranded on a commuting route that it will closely monitor operations.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Springs interchange to get a major makeoverCould you please find out if the relevant roading people are aware of the chaos at the Western Springs motorway interchange.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Grumpy' tester now on filmCameras are being used to monitor a driving tester accused of yelling at and frightening a woman he was putting through the hoops for a licence.16 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBus users at 'boiling point'Passengers on a busy Auckland commuting route fear the city's public transport system is slipping into "Third World" territory after no-shows.16 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandYoung driver pleads for fair goHope Appleton is pleading to be let off a curfew on restricted driving licence holders, rather than risk walking home alone from work after midnight.13 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandCar pooling better, but...Car-pooling remains a largely untapped transport solution in Auckland, judging by lacklustre use of a priority lane on a main commuter route.13 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandShore language school pupils learn benefits of sharing transportNew migrants at a North Shore language school are setting an impressive example for fellow Aucklanders to start car-pooling.13 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandKids get chance to name tunnel muncherDora the Bora drilled a sewage outfall for Christchurch, but now it's up to Auckland's kids to name a far larger burrowing machine for the Waterview motorway tunnels.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTaxis deny disabledBooking a last-minute taxi is impossible for Aucklanders confined to wheelchairs, a Herald on Sunday survey has revealed. And when they do get a taxi, they are charged extra.08 Jun 05:30 PM
Freight and logisticsMainfreight's American dreamJason Braid, of Mainfreight USA, apologises in advance to any Americans he might offend.03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Reduced speed signs on viaduct will remainCould you please tell me if there is a recommended duration for reduced speed signage?03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandWaitakere to lose passenger trainsAuckland's northwestern settlement of Waitakere is to lose passenger trains after more than 130 years.03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandWhere are the petrolheads?Aucklanders stuck in traffic on their way back to work today may be surprised to learn their city has one of New Zealand's lowest vehicle ownership rates.03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice warn of high-risk driving todayPolice are urging motorists to drive to the conditions after a fatality-free start to Queen's Birthday Weekend.02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTunnel of the taniwhaA new motorway will burrow quietly beneath the Auckland isthmus, not even emitting a gentle hum to tell those above of its existence.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandWaterview Connection constructionAt 14 metres in diameter, the twin tunnels of the Waterview Connection will be the biggest in Australasia.01 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman: Prepaid bus fares just the ticketNZ Herald readers suggest ways to improve Auckland's much criticised bus system, such as integrated ticketing and improved bus shelters. Brian Rudman looks at the options.30 May 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Palino: Council hasn't tried hard enoughWe have a huge growth challenge in our city, but with that challenge we have an equally great opportunity, writes Auckland mayoral candidate Joe Palino.29 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandFares rise in last stage of Hop projectBetter prices may be in store for Auckland public transport users despite fare rises targeted at students and buyers of multiple-trip tickets.28 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandWrong-way crash driver 'not fully alert'Families of older drivers have been urged to look for danger signs, after a coroner found an elderly man who died in a crash had already been told to stop driving.28 May 07:03 AM
