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John Roughan: Transport planners need to work with, not against, the people
OPINION: Public transport doesn't mean mass transport.
Auckland’s public transports crisis: What’s gone wrong with bus, rail and ferry services
Wayne Brown says it's time to move to an 'emergency footing'.
Auckland Transport director quits
It is the latest departure since the election of city's new mayor.
Nearly 1000 Auckland bus services suspended - Auckland Transport decision labeled ‘cynical’
In total, 931 bus services a day would be discontinued across the city.
'Cease these deplorable disruptions': Govt may meet with rail protesters - on one condition
The group have been disrupting traffic in Wellington for weeks.
Wayne's Week: Simon Wilson on why Auckland's new mayor keeps writing angry letters
Auckland's new mayor has been writing letters - but why?
Auckland traffic delays: Two crashes on Southwestern Motorway prompt lane closures
Motorists are advised to take a different route.
Cruise ship passengers seeking cheaper rides on public buses cause havoc
Passengers disgruntled by steep shuttle fees into Dunedin stopped locals using the bus.
Scrub fire on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway delays traffic
A small fire on Auckland's north-western motorway is causing delays.
Simon Wilson: Why I love Auckland's road cones
OPINION: Road cones are a sign of road safety and progress, so why such anger?
Speed limit cut possible on 'death trap' stretch of State Highway 1
The agency says it is advancing a range of interim safety measures.
$100m cycling project in doubt under new Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown
Councillor Mike Lee calls for Grey Lynn, Westmere and Pt Chev projects to be put on hold.
National ticketing system on the way for public transport
The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.
Labour weekend traffic: Congestion on Bombay Hills after crash, city clears
Police will be boosting their presence on roads this long weekend.
Mainfreight heading for strong half year result
Investor day hears detailed global performance after 26 trading weeks.
'I don't have anybody to blame except myself': Uber driver jailed for rape to be deported
His victim said others have lost their visas for much less serious crimes.
PM on Wayne Brown, Three Waters: Rates will rise if NZ fails to tackle infrastructure
The meeting was billed as a be a polite and friendly get-to-know you event.
'You wait and watch': New mayor Wayne Brown set on changing Auckland
New Auckland mayor Wayne Brown wants a shake-up.
'Gravy train': Govt defends $16m for light rail consultants
New Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is also opposed to light rail.
Mayor Wayne Brown to Auckland Transport: I want a 'complete change in approach'
'You appear to have been focused on changing how Aucklanders live,' says new mayor.
Focus: Diesel users left fuming as price exceeds petrol
Diesel users across Aotearoa have been left fuming as prices at the pump soar. AA principal policy adviser Terry Collins reveals what's causing the price surge and warns the worst could be yet to come. Video / NZ Herald
Waikato planners set sights on fast passenger rail to Auckland
Tainui Group Holdings is among those planning for fast rail.
The real mystery of the Orient Express, solved at last
Now a very real 40-year-old mystery has been solved.
Design for Living: The e-scooters of Istanbul
Bright ideas that makes cities better: e-scooters with safe routes to ride them.
Consultants snap up two-thirds of Govt's $66 million Auckland light rail spend
Of that, $44 million – or roughly 66% – was spent on 'expert consultants'.
Expect delays: Auckland's Southwestern motorway crash cleared
Motorists are being advised to expect delays heading northbound from Manukau.
'If we stop, the country stops', trucking boss warns
Skilled drivers were facing burnout on an "unprecedented scale".
Summer motorists bemoan seven week Nelson detour
The best summer holidays begin with a road trip, few include a 212km detour.
$45 million in three years: Govt defends speed limit review spend
Millions has been spent on investigating and reviewing speed limits.
Simon Wilson: How Wayne Brown could fix transport in Auckland
Wayne Brown wants to 'fix' Auckland Transport. He hasn't said how, but there are clues.
'Punch in the face for Putin': Massive explosion rocks Crimea bridge
A massive explosion has downed a key bridge connecting Russia and Crimea.
First blood: Auckland Transport chair resigns after blast from new mayor Wayne Brown
Brown has also promised "no sudden shocks" in the form of rates rises.
Andrew Couch: The real deal with zero-fare public transport
Further smart investment is required in public transport.