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Wellington Airport drops legal action over pedestrian crossing
Airport boss says prolonged legal action won't benefit anyone.
Construction almost complete on Napier Port's new $175m wharf
The 350m wharf has taken more than two years to build and cost less than anticipated.
Experts sceptical about gondola proposal over Waitematā Harbour
Concerns were raised about cost, construction and the ability to transport cyclists.
$200m gondola proposed as public transport solution for Auckland
The system could transfer 6000 people per hour across Waitematā Harbour.
Congestion charges: Auckland mayoral candidates give their views
A poll of readers found 75 per cent against a charge but the six candidates were split.
The good and bad in imposing congestion charges on motorists
Only eight cities in the world already have some form of congestion charging.
Focus: Aucklanders react to potential congestion charging
Auckland CBD commuters and business owners react to the potential congestion charge in the Emissions Reduction Plan that will be delivered on Monday. Video / NZ Herald
Vandals attack controversial T3 lane cameras on busy Auckland road
Their introduction caused uproar in the community. Now they've been vandalised.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 10 May, 2022
Why Aucklanders might have to pay to drive around the city, Government slammed for wasteful spending and first-home buyers take a break from the market in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Congestion charge plan: Motorists set to pay to use Auckland's inner-city roads
The Government is poised to announce congestion prices in Auckland.
Simon Wilson: Should buses and trains be free?
Free buses and trains free won't fix our transport woes but should we trial it anyway?
No mask, no rage: Air passenger incidents drop 57 per cent in a week
Unruly air passenger incidents have hit their lowest in America since 2020.
Boycott begins: Bus drivers refuse key pick-ups after knife incident
'It's gotten to the point where we are now dealing with significant weapons...'
Tom James: It's expensive to be poor - why we need better public transport
OPINION: People are being driven into debt by a lack of alternative transport options.
Cycleways get big Auckland Council tick
The council endorsed the plan to speed up cycleway construction.
$2500 per student for driver lessons worth it, network says
More proactive driver testing at schools needed.
Mainfreight rallies to help Ukrainian staff, refugees; closes Russian operations
Ukrainian drivers' decision to defend their country has led to shortages across Europe.
Simon Wilson: Outrage? What outrage? The cycleway debate
OPINION: The real 'outrage' about transport is not cycleways, it's extreme car dependency.
Driver licence supports boosted with $86.5m from Budget
Govt to make it easier for people to get their driver licence, as part of Budget.
Auckland's new $2b cycle plan: 'Outrage' v the quest for a more liveable city
Plan comes despite AT running out of money to run public transport at current levels.
Waffle or workable? Cynicism, praise for Govt supply chain paper
Heavy on decarbonisation, light on pressing issues, says sector.
$10m would keep Taieri Gorge line going: trust
$10 million to help with the upkeep of the full Taieri Gorge railway line.
Former KiwiRail CEO Peter Reidy to return to the job
Union welcomes return of a steady hand.
'Incredible opportunity': Community warming to new Picton ferry terminal plans
A public session to learn more about the Picton ferry terminal upgrade was held this week.
Buller floods cost KiwiRail over $3 million
The area suffered severe flooding in July last year.
Tauranga port gets Environment Court date, chair runs up timing red flag
Port says export volumes will stall from 2024 if build doesn't start this year.
Focus: New Auckland parking proposals cause business uproar while others push for alternatives
New Auckland Transport parking proposals have caused an uproar while confidence remains more Aucklanders will ditch their cars for bikes and buses. Video / NZ Herald
Project Auckland: Moving ahead with light rail
Michael Wood is hoping for some kind of political consensus on the transport project.
Tesla car on autopilot crashes into private jet
Video shows the car slowly ramming into the aircraft and pushing it across the tarmac. Video / Newsflare
AT's $41m upgrade for Howick on hold - may be done in stages
Concept design was deemed too expensive to build in one go.
Michael Barnett: It can't be business as usual for Auckland
Voters have a real opportunity to influence a new city if they make their vote count.
Scrapped harbour crossing plan leaves Northcote residents in limbo
Although the idea was scrapped - behind the scenes the wheels had already begun turning.