Simon Wilson: What Wayne Brown got right - and wrong - about congestion on Auckland roads
OPINION: Wayne Brown's ideas about traffic congestion are good but could be far better.
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'Perfect storm': Auckland Transport defends actions after weekend car park chaos
Shoppers were trapped in the carpark for hours at a time on Saturday.
Cheaper to build a house in Auckland than a $470k pedestrian crossing
Mayor Wayne Brown says the costs are unjustifiable.
More work needed at the Rangiriri section of SH1
There are further delays to road works at Rangiriri.
Proposal to return trams to Whanganui streets
The options were created to include the community and pressure the district council.
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo: Brynderwyn bypass upgrade vital
From the mayor's office: Build it and they shall come... but how will they get here?
'The isolated north': Business leaders call for urgent investment in critical road infrastructure
Northland businesses are rallying to get better state highways for the 'isolated north'.
What the Hop? Man's long fight for $12.15 Auckland Transport refund
Citizen v bureaucracy: Man says it took more than two years to get $12.15 Hop card refund.
Watch: Bus with three young passengers crashes through Māngere property
Four people were on the vehicle when it crashed.
Person taken to hospital after State Highway 3 crash
The road was blocked by the incident, reopening to all traffic at 1pm.
SH1 night closures delayed
Resealing works and safety improvements were meant to start last Sunday.
Editorial: Mayor is right to propose charging motorists a congestion fee
OPINION: Billing motorists to drive at rush hour has been discussed for years.
Cheap Chinese electric utes will help NZ meet climate goals once 'ute tax' repealed
An economist thinks the arrival of Chinese EVs will see uptake soar.
Wayne Brown reveals which motorists could avoid paying $5 motorway congestion charge
Schoolchildren should have choices other than the motorway, says Wayne Brown.
Esk River Bridge slow-down on SH2 for cracks to be repaired
Hawke's Bay's Esk River Bridge is 80 years old and it will take 3 weeks to repair it.
KiwiRail issues apology after Te Huia stoppage strands passengers, causes wide disruption
Auckland Transport say most trains are now within a few minutes of the timetable.
Fluoridation ruled unlawful, leaders meeting failure, highway example and congestion charges | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 15 2023
Fluoridation order contained procedural error, despite planned three-leader summit the parties caution against imminent final deal, State Highway 25a showcases the speed of construction when working together and Auckland City Council considers fees for driving at peak time. Video / Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency / NZHerald
Simon Wilson: Ready for the Steven Joyce and Wayne Brown Roadshow?
OPINION: Some suggestions for the new Government on fixing Auckland, including car parks.
Restore Passenger Rail protesters block off Queen St
A small group of Restore Passenger Rail protesters block off Queen St during their slow march to voice their demands for more affordable and reliable public transport. Video/ Alyse Wright
Coromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months early
The reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.
Calls for accountability for shoddy roads grow as motorists tire of forking out
Waka Kotahi hasn't accepted any claims for vehicle damage in three years.
Study shows proposed ferry service risks high costs
Projected fares prompt transport boffins to recommend people rely on buses instead.
Auckland towers planned on site of Downtown carpark
Exclusive: Auckland councillors have still to approve the sale of the carpark building.
Ferry operator still won’t have fares to Waiheke regulated
Waka Kotahi has been reviewing the exemption granted to Fullers360.
Waikato highway closures: Where the roadworks are
Waka Kotahi to get started on 750 lane kilometres of road renewals planned this summer.
SUV and ute sales slowed due to NZ’s Clean Car Discount – expect that to reverse under a new government
Urgent climate-related transport challenges continue to hang in the balance.
SH1 Tamahere to close for road resurfacing
The interchange will be closed over three nights.
Mainfreight has post-pandemic freight frenzy hangover
The company's sinking lid means it has 500 fewer employees since March.
Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry forced to turn back after hitting wharf
The hull has been damaged and there is a small hole above the water line.
Air NZ looks to future: Supersonic planes, robots and VR travel on the radar
The airline is thinking big as it faces more disruption due to engine issues.
Ngāruawāhia section of Waikato Expressway to close at night
The works will start on Sunday and are set to run until December 14.
South Waikato highway to close for resurfacing work
From November 13, there are several daytime road closures south of Tokoroa.
Can 5000 new homes rise at Beachlands with no reticulated water, sewage?
Bore water for homes and a new sewage treatment system are proposed by developers.