Election 2020: Auckland - time to take the foot off the brake
The major parties agree on many things about the queen city.
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Drivers risk road closures due to speeding at roadworks
Motorists need to be "putting themselves in the boots of our workers", Rob Campbell says.
Hibernating lizards delay slip repair on key Wellington highway
Lizards have finally come out of hibernation so they can be re-homed before work starts.
Election 2020: Hutt South on a knife-edge
Chris Bishop managed to turn the seat blue in 2017, but can he hang onto it?
Eight-lane hope! Auckland Harbour Bridge should be fully reopened by end of week
However, the bridge is still not at full capacity.
Auckland Harbour Bridge: Strut successfully installed, lanes to reopen at 9am
Southbound lanes are set to reopen - as tension work begins in next few weeks.
City of Fails: Two decades of Auckland's broken bridge, rail tracks and water supply
Aucklanders face the prospect of severe water restrictions this summer.
Get excited commuters, Harbour Bridge repairs set for tomorrow night
Work teams will attach a new permanent strut on Saturday night, weather permitting.
Driverless cars: Do we really know the risks?
We need to know the exact risks of driverless cars before we ride in them, NZ study finds.
Lockdown reveals smoggy stamp of Auckland's trucks and buses
Auckland's first lockdown gave scientists a golden opportunity to study traffic pollution.
Meet the candidates: Kelvin Davis, Labour - Te Tai Tokerau
Te Tai Tokerau MP focuses on building on initiatives already rolled out by the Govt.
Second harbour crossing: Voters want road and rail tunnel
Among Aucklanders, 80 per cent want a combined road and rail tunnel.
Revealed: Major 'Let's Get Wellington Moving' projects on a go-slow
Plans for a second Mt Victoria tunnel and mass rapid transit are behind schedule.
Election 2020: What's the plan to get transport moving? Policies compared
National is splurging on roads, Labour wants a bit of everything.
Bridge closure: Motorway traffic more than an hour slower than usual
The bridge was closed due to strong winds but they will ease for the rest of the week.
Greens pitch walking and cycling tunnel in Wellington
The Green Party wants to double Mt Victoria's tunnel, but not for cars.
NZ scientists in $8m bid to make 'green' hydrogen a reality
NZ scientists launch a major project to make climate-friendly 'green' hydrogen a reality.
Green Party reveal $13.6 billion transport package
Co-leader James Shaw reveals the Green Party’s 10-year, $13.6 billion transport package. Video / Green Party
Greens promise free transport for under 18s and over 65s
The Greens want New Zealand to move to zero emission light vehicles by 2030.
Greens' $13b plan to get 'dirty discards' off roads
Rapid rail is at the centre of the party's multibillion-dollar transport policy.
Harbour Bridge re-opens after high winds; warning of further closure
Strong winds earlier forced authorities to close the harbour bridge.
Port performance: Is Auckland Council to blame?
Mixed reaction to Auckland port financial result: is Covid to blame or ownership model?
Election 2020: NZ First leader Winston Peters says Auckland's light rail cost is $10-$15b
"We have no idea where Mr Peters is getting his information," says light rail submitter.
Wild winds: Fresh harbour bridge warning for motorcyclists, high-sided vehicles
"Closures may happen at very short notice," NZTA warns.
Poisoned land: NZTA hushed historic Auckland Harbour Bridge contamination
The bridge's resource consent conditions were also being broken.
Election 2020: All or nothing in Ōhāriu
Three MPs are contesting the seat but only one is likely to return to parliament.
Public transport use urged as work on permanent Harbour Bridge fix continues
The bridge was damaged by a truck that was blown over in high winds last Friday.
Auckland Harbour Bridge stays open as worst of today's weather passes
MetService says things will start to ease off this afternoon.
Fullers ferry staffer tests positive for Covid-19 in Auckland
The Fullers CEO says the risk to Auckland ferry commuters is "extremely low".
Live: Auckland traffic congestion easing after crashes, but delays heading south
Motorists are asked to avoid the Waterview Tunnel as some northbound lanes are closed.
Harbour bridge congestion set to start earlier as school holidays begin
Aucklanders are being warned about earlier peak hours around the harbour bridge today.
Ousted Auditor-General lands job in local government
Martin Matthews appointed as an independent chair at Wellington's regional council.
Traffic: Delays around the harbour bridge still
Traffic is building around the harbour bridge again this morning.
Auckland Harbour Bridge reopens after temporary fix overnight
Perfect weather conditions help fast track temporary fix on the harbour bridge overnight.