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While hospitality battles to make a profit, Uber says it contributed $1.2b to NZ economy.
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Minister says parents will still be able to drive their kids to school.
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New Zealand's first hydrogen production and refuelling network takes shape.
'Preaching to the choir': Govt's $638k ad spend on half-price public transport slammed
Transport Minister says it made sense to focus on Kiwis who were 'really open to it'.
Taxpayers in the dark over final cost of Transmission Gully
Almost a year on and NZTA is still negotiating the final price tag.
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Decision not to hold cycle trial on Auckland Harbour Bridge under review
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Part of Peka Peka to Ōtaki expressway being ripped up for repairs
The $445 million road north of Wellington hasn't even opened yet.
Waka Kotahi urged to revisit Harbour Bridge walking/cycling lane decision
The harbour bridge remains a huge obstacle to cross-city alternative transport links.
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Coroner also calls for black boxes to become mandatory for all helicopters.
Too dangerous: Spotlight on property group's highway billboard bid
Waka Kotahi spent $240K in legal fees to stop digital billboards on highway.
Case not yet made for investment in $7.4b Wellington transport plan- Treasury
Treasury also says it's too soon to determine a preferred option.
Division over plans for cycleway in Wellington Botanic Gardens
There are fears a cycleway will be terrible for businesses and residents.
Mayoral candidate's plans to turn World War II tunnel into a cycleway
Here's a chance to bring Auckland's history to life, says Viv Beck.
Spot the mistake: Error on gigantic highway sign confuses drivers
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Supply chain leaders gather to chew over future for under-pressure sector
Covid has only highlighted issues that were already arising.
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Scrapping roads will pay for free public transport in Auckland, says lobby group
Efeso Collins has given no details of how he will fund free public transport.
Section of Transmission Gully closes for repairs, big pothole spotted
One motorist encountered a pothole that 'could have ripped the tyre clean off' his car.
'Worst-case scenario': More than 1000 Auckland buses cancelled daily
Auckland Transport deals with a driver shortage and winter sickness.
Green initiatives make sense
NZGIF sees flexibility as the key to taking green finance forward.
VIA pulls support for Clean Car Discount
Vehicle Industry Association supports scheme's goal and intention, but not the mechanism.
Disabled community ask for safer detours when Auckland's footpaths are blocked
Community advocates are calling for an enforced action from Auckland Transport.
Simon Wilson: In the Auckland mayoral race, who's going to fix transport?
Fares free and more rapid buses are the Auckland mayoral campaign's standout plans so far.
Auckland Transport's parking plan hits speed bump amid criticism
AT bosses are open to making changes to the parking strategy.
Has Auckland missed the tram on the public transport front?
Bright ideas that make cities better: The on-road trams of Melbourne.
Diesel spray sparks trawler fire, Talley's to review maintenance procedures
Talleys is now actioning recommendations issued by the TAIC.
Act says second Mt Vic tunnel is Auckland cycle bridge all over again
It's estimated 6,000 people will use a new dedicated walking and cycling tunnel per day.
Fuel costs 'horrendous': Govt subsidy extension a 'save' or a 'Band-aid'?
Relief for some "who are up against it" as inflation runs "rampant".
Signal fault: Auckland trains face delays, cancellations at lunchtime
The issue is affecting the southern, eastern and western lines.