How Auckland mayoral candidate could use road funding to pay for free public transport
Free public transport will cost $500m a year by 2030, says Auckland Transport.
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Commission says Wellington transport plan is counter-productive to carbon targets
Let's Get Wellington Moving includes light rail to the south and a second Mt Vic tunnel.
Inside Auckland mayoral candidate's plans to scrap light rail
Northwest Auckland is poorly served by public transport, says Viv Beck.
'Mark of the beast': Bible fragment cited in bid to avoid driver licence photo
Orthodox Christian Stephen Butcher doesn't want his photo on his driver's licence.
New Eroad boss on what went wrong, and the changes being made
PLUS: What was behind a mysterious departure. A directive to return to the office.
Government announces light rail and second Mt Vic tunnel for Wellington
A decision on Let's Get Wellington Moving's big projects has finally been made.
City Rail Link: Green light for governance but warning of cost overruns
New report warns the biggest challenges to the $4.4 billion project are yet to come.
Transport minister 'out of patience' over Fullers Waiheke ferry
Waiheke Island residents have been vocal about their dissatisfaction with the service.
Simon Wilson: Seven dead in Picton crash - why don't we take road safety seriously?
Opinion: We know how to make the roads safer, so why don't we?
Watch: Passengers clash with Jetstar staff after flight cancelled
Family says flight canned at last minute and staff didn't want to help book new flights.
New Waikato-BoP supply chain study promotes action over words
New action plan claims to reflect freight industry consensus on priority needs.
'Clear and compelling case' for ferry service, but it could cost $17m
A business leader says in his view the study makes "no new progress".
Motorists warned about delays heading south in S20 Waterview Tunnel after breakdown
Emergency teams are at the site of the breakdown now.
No recession yet - new data points to GDP rebound
Sentiment has improved for accommodation, cafes, and restaurants as Omicron wave eases.
Focus: First look at Hamilton's new section of Waikato Expressway
The 22 kilometre expressway is near completion. Video / Mike Scott
Heartfelt tribute as family killed in Picton crash named
'He was devastated, he was crying a lot. Both of his loves are gone.'
Police confirm driver of van died in horror Picton crash
A friend of the family killed in a horror crash at Picton speaks about the tragedy.
'Absolute carnage': Seven killed in family-trip tragedy were returning from funeral
Shaken locals reported hearing loud bangs and emergency services were called.
Simon Wilson: The new London Tube map: On track or off the rails?
Bright ideas that make cities better: Problems for the world leader in transit map design.
More than two thirds of Auckland's $59m light rail spend is on consultants
National says the project is going nowhere under Labour.
Local Focus: Tauranga byelection candidates talk traffic
It's an issue that affects everybody, but what solutions are the candidates proposing?
Transport Minister leaves door open for 22 new lower North Island trains
Mayors have kicked up a stink the trains weren't funded in Budget 2022.
GDP preview: Early bets in on path of economic growth
Economists say the first quarter was tough as Omicron kept people home.
Revealed: Auckland public transit violence - dozens of officers assaulted
AT added transport officers to keep the public safe, now dozens have been assaulted.
Focus Live: The future of downtown Auckland
Simon Wilson Live Q&A panel with guests Chlöe Swarbrick, Frith Walker, and Tania Loveridge on the future of downtown Auckland. Video / NZ Herald
Why we should care about the future of the Auckland CBD
The Auckland CBD has become an eyesore - is there any way to salvage it?
The downtowners: 45,000 people making a life in central Auckland
The biggest challenges face apartment-dwellers in area one deemed an "amenity wasteland".
Sir Richard Branson reveals pandemic brought Virgin empire to its knees
It took 50 years to build Virgin and he nearly lost it all, tycoon reveals.
Efeso Collins: Bringing hope back will revitalise Auckland
OPINION: "Make Auckland a place people can get around, set down roots, access services."
Students stranded as school bus firms cancel run at short notice
A severe lack of local bus drivers has left some families scrambling to get kids home.
Simon Wilson: La Rambla of the South Seas - The Queen St we could have
Queen St could be one of Auckland's great feature attractions. Here's how.
'Four days of unstable weather': Electrical storms, gales, snow to sea level
Forecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.
Simon Wilson: Climate change and the councillors who pretend to care
Despite some odd opposition, Auckland Council has voted for a special climate action rate.