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![Government not divulging higher cost for Auckland light rail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Government not divulging higher cost for Auckland light rail
Light rail could cost $24 billion under one scenario.
![Company in liquidation after Government recalls $106k in Covid wage subsidies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Company in liquidation after Government recalls $106k in Covid wage subsidies
Company liquidates after audit reveals it didn't qualify for $106k in wage subsidies
![All aboard America's famous 'Beer Line' railway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
All aboard America's famous 'Beer Line' railway
The famous railway would carry grains to the brewery then beer to the people.
![Fast Covid tests for truckies to be worked out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fast Covid tests for truckies to be worked out
Critical workers will get a signal on new fast testing system, Government says.
![Design for Living: Light rail and the green swale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Design for Living: Light rail and the green swale
Bright ideas to make cities better. This week: Green rail tracks on the roads.
![Safer roads: 10 things we know (but keep arguing about anyway)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Safer roads: 10 things we know (but keep arguing about anyway)
We know how to reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads. Why aren't we doing it?
![Government's Auckland light rail plan 'wasted spending' and a 'dream' - National](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Government's Auckland light rail plan 'wasted spending' and a 'dream' - National
'If it ever goes ahead it will be at least $15b of wasted spending.'
![Opinion: Light rail to Auckland Airport not worth the spend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: Light rail to Auckland Airport not worth the spend
OPINION: Rail links to airports are a risky business, writes Lynne Mitchell.
![Government will pick up most of the $15b tab for Auckland light rail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Government will pick up most of the $15b tab for Auckland light rail
Grant Robertson said the Government will pay the "lion's share" of the cost.
![Driverless, low-emissions tractor in development for orchards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Driverless, low-emissions tractor in development for orchards
As well as lower emissions, reduced spray drift & improved soil and tree health expected.
![Focus: Michael Wood reveals what light rail means for Aucklanders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Focus: Michael Wood reveals what light rail means for Aucklanders
Transport Minister Michael Wood reveals details of what’s ahead for Aucklanders with the new light rail projects announced Friday morning. Video / NZ Herald
![Auckland light rail to slash CBD-airport travel time, second harbour crossing decision in 2023](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland light rail to slash CBD-airport travel time, second harbour crossing decision in 2023
Light rail gets the green light, second harbour crossing is now on a fast track.
![Deloitte Top 200 Award finalists named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Deloitte Top 200 Award finalists named
The best of business in New Zealand set to be honoured in the annual Top 200 awards.
![North Island motorists warned of delays as people escape the city](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
North Island motorists warned of delays as people escape the city
Holidaymakers are in luck this long weekend but are being warned to watch out for delays.
![Simeon Brown: Scrap Auckland light rail and build two new highways](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Simeon Brown: Scrap Auckland light rail and build two new highways
National will ditch the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax of 11.5c, says new transport spokesman.
![Fruitless search for new Wellington transport boss after 10 months](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fruitless search for new Wellington transport boss after 10 months
Wellington's $7 billion transport project is still without a permanent programme director.
![Locations of interest: Auckland bus routes and Rotorua cafe visited by Covid cases](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Locations of interest: Auckland bus routes and Rotorua cafe visited by Covid cases
A person with Covid-19 travelled on Bus 25L from Balmoral Shops Mt Eden to Queen St.
![Simon Wilson: What now for Auckland Light Rail?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Simon Wilson: What now for Auckland Light Rail?
A light rail decision remains delayed but does it mean a rethink of the options?
![New supply chain trouble looming as Tauranga port plan gets stuck](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New supply chain trouble looming as Tauranga port plan gets stuck
A year of work progress lost in unsuccessful Government scheme bids.
![Michael Wood: We should not accept any road deaths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Michael Wood: We should not accept any road deaths
OPINION: Minister of Transport on reducing deaths through the Road to Zero.
![Interisland ferry 'catastrophically' damaged, briefings reveal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Interisland ferry 'catastrophically' damaged, briefings reveal
The bearings and gears were catastrophically damaged and the gearbox casing was warped.
![Premium: National Party transport spokesman Simeon Brown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Premium: National Party transport spokesman Simeon Brown
National Party transport spokesman Simeon Brown. Video / Brett Phibbs
![Visibility for motorists on SH1 reduced due to house fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Visibility for motorists on SH1 reduced due to house fire
Fire crews are battling a well-involved house fire in Azalea Place, Wiri, Auckland.
![Woman killed by train was with her very young newborn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Woman killed by train was with her very young newborn
The baby killed in the Hamilton train tragedy was less than a week old.
![Transmission Gully: New year, but still no opening date](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Transmission Gully: New year, but still no opening date
The Transport Agency hopes to announce a new opening date next month.
![Lengthy traffic delays as overheight vehicle forces Waterview Tunnel closure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lengthy traffic delays as overheight vehicle forces Waterview Tunnel closure
Motorists are being urged to delay their travel.
![Simeon Brown: Labour's rail plan light on delivery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Simeon Brown: Labour's rail plan light on delivery
OPINION: National's Transport spokesman on Labour's light rail proposal for Auckland.
![Supply chains could take a hit when Omicron lands](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Supply chains could take a hit when Omicron lands
Omicron is expected to break into the community any day now and shops are getting ready.
![Opinion: A trip to Auckland exposes Wellington's tired streets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion: A trip to Auckland exposes Wellington's tired streets
Wellington isn't making enough progress to prioritise people over cars on city streets.