National gets story straight on fuel taxes, clarifying contradiction
The party now says no hikes for three years.
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Wellington’s ‘archaic’ train network paper tickets saved
Wellingtonians can't quite let go of the tickets they've used for the past 137 years.
Another blow to Auckland ferry travel as Coromandel summer service off water
Fullers360 says it is lacking the workforce to operate the route.
'Slap in the face': Reaction split on $20b Govt transport plan
The focus on SH1 from Warkworth to Whangārei included the Brynderwyns.
Govt releases details on Auckland’s northwestern busway, when work starts
The busway should take priority over other mega dream projects, says Wayne Brown.
Proposed entrance to new Ōtaki subdivision frustrates neighbours
Concerns raised about proposed Moy Estate entrance.
Vehicle owner upset over failed warrant brings case against inspector for ‘poor service’
The vehicle owner took his gripe to the Disputes Tribunal, and lost.
Dickason Verdict, Lotto Won and Bus drivers are back | Focus Morning Bulletin August 17, 2023
An expert questions if “it's appropriate juries handle that situation” in trials such as Dickason one, Ticket holder in Paraparaumu is 37m richer thanks to lotto jackpot, and Bus drivers are back in Auckland AT looking possibly reinstating cancelled bus services. Video / NZ Herald
PM expected to announce plans for Northwestern Busway in Auckland
National has also promised to build a Northwestern Busway, starting in 4-10 years.
Richard Prebble: Labour a hapless whale to the sharks - and Hipkins is to blame
OPINION: The sharks are the Greens and NZ First, who are ripping voters off Labour.
Harold the Giraffe's caravan for sale
Tricky time for the West Coast Life Education operation, which relies on sponsors to run.
Security of West Coast highway a ‘grave concern’
Security of West Coast highway a ‘grave concern’.
Labour returns to the 30s, but National/Act can still govern in new poll
The poll of 1012 people was conducted online between July 31 and August 7.
Motorway pig which evaded capture for weeks looking for forever home
The pig is looking to put his life on the run behind him.
Enchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue response
The Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.
Interislander warned ferry issues could prove fatal if not fixed
Commuters say service is not good enough, after another fault left passengers stuck.
New rail overbridge in Ohakune to open
The first of two restored Ohakune bridges opens on Friday, August 11.
How will NZ get $210b of crucial new infrastructure funded, built?
National is a fan of PPPs and has big plans for new ones if it gets elected.
NZ's wealthiest school planning 191 rented apartments in Epsom
Dated motel and vacant site at 76 to 80 Great South Rd to be new residential community.
Dire strait: Latest ferry failure the latest in a decade long-list
The Cook Strait ferries have seen engine failure, freak waves and a stabbing.
Mangamuka Gorge road repair a massive job amid more slips, heavy rain
The project has proved hugely challenging.
Truckies radio ahead to avoid disaster on treacherous section of SH1
Drivers and locals are calling for action on SH1 at Bulli Point, but are they being heard?
Major disruptions for Auckland trains
Two separate incidents, a track failure and a crash, are responsible for the disruption.
Letters: Australia, NZ similarities on crime, gangs, economy
OPINION: Letters on climate change, netball, harbour crossings, and milk prices.
Political parties urged to make rail a priority for Horizons region
An open letter is being sent to all political parties.
'Big relief': Napier and Hastings get another commuter bridge
Something to toot about as a bridge smashed by the cyclone reopens after six months.
Rating Auckland: New report says city shines on quality of life, falls short on transport, safety
Auckland has pressing knowledge, skills and innovation deficits, says Mark Thomas.
Editorial: Anything you can do, we can do double
OPINION: Our editorial on the one-upmanship game in political transport plans.
Simon Wilson: While Labour and National battle to build roads, the world burns
OPINION: In transport, the major parties are barely talking about the climate at all.
Watch: Mock-up City Rail Link station built in Māngere warehouse
Now, all we need is a train.
'Particularly aggressive': Where petrol price wars have dropped fuel prices by 30c a litre
New arrivals have turned a city into one of the cheapest fuel stops in the country.
'Politics not transport': Mayor fires shot at major parties over new harbour crossing plan
The mayor claimed both Labour and National had failed in their consultation.
Train crashes: 40 collisions, 305 near misses in last year
Ten people have lost their lives after train collisions in the last year.