Freeeeeeedom! Kiwis embrace level 2 - what you can do this weekend
It's here at last, New Zealand. Our first level 2 weekend.
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Watch: Unbelievable crash leaves car vertical after striking motorway barrier
Incredibly no one was injured.
Level 2 lures more to roads, but catch-up to last year continues
New Zealand Transport Agency traffic volume data is out for the first day of level 2.
Level 2: Motorists asked to take care as traffic volumes increase
Motorists were asked to take care on the roads after seven weeks of not driving.
Covid: $710m Puhoi to Warkworth highway faces rising costs
The City Rail Link and Transmission Gully highway are also facing cost pressures.
$400m to be spent on bigger, faster Interislander ferries
The Government is eager to improve ferry transportation.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Wait for the school bus nearly over
"The buses are just part of what's been a big lot of work."
Auckland's light rail plan derailed, $400m for new Cook Strait ferries
Transport Minister quietly confirms funding 'on pause' for CBD-airport tram plan.
Budget 2020: Air Force flying high with $1bn upgrade
Our Defence force funding plans for Royal NZ Air Force not disturbed by virus crisis.
'Drive carefully' message as mini-breaks abound
Level 2 relief as people travel and book accommodation, but police urge safe driving.
Ex-pilots on track to drive Auckland trains
Hundreds of NZ pilots have been laid off since airlines were grounded during Covid-19.
Busier roads in level 2 sparks warning
After speeding continued during lockdown, police want to remind motorists to slow down.
Toll for $700m Pūhoi to Warkworth 'Holiday Highway'?
Toll suggestion for new stretch of highway described as a "kick in the guts".
Homes don't need to be demolished for SkyPath, says group
Residents were shocked to hear their homes would be demolished for SkyPath.
Bill for Wellington's water woes skyrockets
Repair projects are costing tens of millions of dollars, and there's more to come.
Public transport in level 2: Window seats only, no standing
People will be restricted to window seats unless they are with someone they know.
Christopher Luxon and Simeon Brown: Shooting for the moon from East Auckland
COMMENT: Does it really take 11 years to complete a 7.8km busway?
Move to make Wellington's most confusing intersection safer
Motorists navigate Cuba St crossroads with wild hand gestures and awkward side glances.
City Rail Link boring machine named after Maori land rights campaigner
Dame Whina Cooper was 'brave, compassionate and fearless', says CRL chief.
Corporate Cabs still hoping to drive through virus bodyblow
They're not getting around much but Corporate Cabs has no plans to cut fleet.
Almost 100 Transmission Gully workers no longer in NZ
There is growing concern the now billion-dollar project could be significantly delayed.
National wants road component of Auckland busway to stay
Luxon and Brown say the community has been promised a flyover and expects a flyover.
Traffic doubles in major centres after lockdown
Thirteen Kiwis still lost their lives in road crashes during alert level 4.
Transmission Gully opening will 'undoubtedly be delayed'
The billion-dollar-project faces yet another delay after lockdown and staff leaving.
City of Cones: Social distancing roll-out across Auckland CBD
Auckland Transport will not say how long the 'temporary' cycleways will be in place.
Mixed messages: Are face masks needed while using public transport?
"You can find very high-level specialists on both sides of the argument," Bloomfield says.
Should bus passengers wear masks: AT and health officials at odds
New Zealand's health boss and Auckland Transport at odds over passenger masks.
North Shore homes to be demolished for $360m SkyPath project
Residents say report was cobbled together to justify NZTA's bad decision.
Train passenger spits at worker in Auckland: Do you know this woman?
Police "appalled", launch appeal to identify couple involved in spitting incident.
Plans for bikes and e-scooters on footpaths faces opposition
There are also plans for turning traffic to give way to pedestrians crossing the road.
Simon Wilson's pandemic diary: $100 million for bikes and walkways?
COMMENT: What will our streets be like when the lockdown ends?
Footpaths extended to continue physical distancing after lockdown
The money could help the council's projects in Auckland's CBD and South Auckland.
Licences, WoFs and regos extended under lockdown
They will stay valid for six months due to the Covid-19 shutdown.
Coronavirus: Government should fully fund Auckland's rapid transport network
Chris Darby said Auckland should stop being spoon-fed money for rapid transit.