Black Friday traffic chaos: Congestion builds in Newmarket, Sylvia Park
Southern Motorway blocked from city to Sylvia Park. Vehicle fire causing delays at Puhoi.
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Chaos and abuse in Auckland Council’s Downtown Car Park debate
Mayor Wayne Brown locks horns with opponents over the future of a prime waterfront asset.
Plans for beachfront highway roundabout south of Napier
Road widening work will take place ahead of building the new Awatoto roundabout.
Black Friday: Westfield Newmarket vows to feed shoppers stuck in car parks; AT warns of 'busiest shopping weekend ever'
Westfield vows to deliver food and drink to customers if trapped in car park.
Update on the progress of the Auckland rail project
City Rail Link chief executive Dr Sean Sweeney and Auckland Transport executive Mark Lambert provide an update on the progress of the Auckland rail project. Video / Dean Purcell
$3.7m Auckland waterfront pedestrian bridge breaks
The bridge was built in 2011 for $3.7 million, and was slated as a temporary solution.
'Fix it properly': 80yo fed up after potholes patched 11 times in 2.5 years
'You can’t just shovel gravel in there and leave it.'
Auckland Council faces legal threat if it sells Downtown Car Park building
Developer Andrew Krukziener says deal being worked up for site is 'smoke and mirrors'.
Taupō's new all-electric bus charges into service
Taupō's new bus is set to electrify public transport in the town.
Some Kaipara road slips from February storms could take three years to fix
There are 71 slips still impacting Kaipara roads after multiple severe weather events.
Opinion: AT marches on - oblivious to the impact of their ‘improvements’
OPINION: We need to be realistic about what is achievable in our city – and when.
Editorial: Auckland congestion charges - equity is the obvious issue
OPINION: It is hard to take the latest proposal seriously.
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.
'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.