'It's the way to go': Use of on-demand buses soars early in $1.9m trial
Uber-like bus service has given more than 8000 rides since March.
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'High level of disappointment' - no pontoon bridge for Wynyard Quarter
Assurances that the existing bridge would be fixed by December doubted.
Violence against Auckland bus drivers increasing
The number of assaults in the first six months of 2024 rose to 33, AT data shows.
Hot, crowded and slow: Why lower North Island needs 18 new trains
One time, the air conditioning broke and passengers were handed ice blocks to keep cool.
Government announces $800m investment to improve lower North Island rail travel
The investment aims to fund 18 new trains which will run from 2028.
Auckland bus driver 'traumatised’ after woman’s racist rant against Asian Kiwi
A woman got on board the bus and started using racist slurs on Monday evening.
'Well on track': Finish line in sight for Auckland’s City Rail Link
The first test train run is scheduled for later this year.
Principal says public transport is not a safe option for young students
Principal says changes could mean young students taking public transport to school.
'A game-changer': Northlanders thrilled with four-lane highway announcement
Simeon Brown has announced accelerated work on a new four-lane expressway.
NZTA looks at drastic speed cuts for State Highway 8 after serious crashes
Transport Minister demands NZTA briefing following multiple SH8 incidents.
Traffic management boss says industry not to blame for road cone mania
We do not charge for road cones, says Traffix managing director Michael Eremin.
Inside the $180m plan to keep Interislander ferries afloat until 2029
Experts investigated extending the fleet's life after the mega ferries were cancelled.
Town to get one of its one-lane bridges replaced – but the other will have to wait
It will cost up to $125 million to replace all the bridges but bottlenecks will continue.
'It winds the whole community down': Rural school bus changes kick in
'You've got potentially 400 kids sitting on the side of the road next year.'
'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highway
The closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.
Opinion: Budget-busting transport planning needs more political debate, not less
OPINION: NZ needs a broader discussion on what Tiriti-led transport policies look like.
Opinion: The likely cause of CrowdStrike chaos – and how Trump could undermine cyber security
OPINION: The former President undermined a key agency – and could gut it if re-elected.
Auckland Transport rolls out $50 weekly fare cap
AT users will be charged a maximum $50 a week, regardless of how often they use services.
Ex-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do it
During his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.
Govt pledges to repair 95% of potholes within 24 hours
The Government agreed on new pothole repair targets with NZTA and roading contractors.
Watch: Inside NZ’s biggest fully electric bus depot
Kinetic says about 75% of Auckland's buses will be electric over the next 3-5 years.
So much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing market
Massive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?
Parking camera trial for BoP towns
New roving parking cameras being trialled in the Western Bay of Plenty.
Pharmac called out and speed camera signage | Focus Morning Bulletin July 17, 2024
In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, David Seymour outlines expectations for Pharmac, new speed-camera signage and Tenacious D world tour gets halted.
Property Insider: How to still get $10k off a new house; apartment prices cut by 25%
One company is offering eligible buyers money for deposits so they can afford a house.
AT boss under fire and Catholic order stripped of authority | Focus Morning Bulletin July 16, 2024
In today's headlines with Chereè Kinnear, criticism for AT boss, exorcism abuse claims and another legal win for Donald Trump.
Te reo Māori names to grace Eastern Busway
Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki and Ngaati Whanaunga gift Eastern Busway Māori names.
Large majority of Kiwis want slower speeds, despite Govt policy to raise them
A survey by NZTA has found that Kiwis like the lower speeds the Government is changing.
Simon Wilson: Why are we losing our minds over 15 free bicycles?
OPINION: Spurious 'economic necessity' claims undermine environment and efficiency goals.
Wellington's Cranfields to stay open after 'overwhelming support'
The owner said she wants to work with a council that isn't 'hostile to business'.
Rob Rattenbury: Investment in ferries vital
OPINION: We can't afford not to replace the Interislander ferries.
Letters: New Aratere autopilot grounding theory; Razor's edge in ABs win
OPINION: 'Wow, thank goodness for a bit of a Beauden boost.'