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Harnesses should be compulsory for hot air balloons - TAIC

The report comes after a pilot was thrown out and dragged by a balloon on New Year's Day.

Design for Living: Birmingham's radical transport plan

Bright ideas that make cities better: Birmingham's bold new transport plan.

Instructors worry about unvaxxed driver tests, Wood says

Driving instructors worried about catching Covid-19, Transport Minister says.

Slow going on Auckland motorways after crashes

The crashes were on State Highway 18 and State Highway 1.

Why fuel price relief won't ease freight, food prices

Cut in road user charges for diesel users will take time to implement.

Focus: Aucklanders react to half-price public transport

As fuel prices remain high Aucklanders voice their opinions to the Government's move to halve the price of public transport. Video / NZ Herald

Simon Wilson: The scandal of our cycleways

Why are people trying to undermine efforts to make cycling safer?

Liam Dann: How the Govt can afford fuel tax cuts - and what it will do to inflation

ANZ economists say the moves will likely mean a lower peak for inflation.

South Auckland leaders fuming over $35m cycleway for the rich

The $35m cycleway is built to a gold standard, while South Auckland just gets green paint.

Plan revealed to get Transmission Gully open earlier

The NZ Transport Agency is allowing some quality assurance tests to be deferred.

Transport squeeze: Strain on South Island deliveries

Truck driver shortage, made worse by Omicron, and ferry issues frustrate carriers.

Auckland cargo congestion penalty bill $140m-plus

Surcharges are on top of steep rises in shipping freight rates.

Wellington Parliament protests: Card spending down 50%, level of protest pollution unknown

Wellington businesses have been hit twice as hard by Omicron as the other main centres.

Return of aviation not a quick fix for high shipping rates

Catch 22 for NZ importers and exporters in return of aviation activity.

Reduced speed limit could impact Napier Port

Lower speed limits could affect the number of trucks and trips each day

Auckland port turns in 'reasonable' half-year profit

A lift in all cargo volumes swells revenue, improves group after tax profit.

Builder launches new $120m apartment business

Construction chief launches new Auckland train station-oriented apartment business.

Andrew Barnes: Light rail is a bad idea. Where the billions should go instead

Light rail plans are catered to an Auckland that existed before the pandemic.