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EDITORIAL: The bridge would be a valuable tourism asset for New Zealand's biggest city.
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An existing lane may be dedicated to cyclists and pedestrians ahead of separate bridge.
'Disgraceful': SH2 road project u-turn slammed
MP 'furious' and community has 'immense anger' after highway funding axed.
Govt reveals options for climate change policies in transport
The Government says it wants a "national conversation" about transport changes.
Auckland congestion charge could hit poor hardest, councillors warn
Councillors have given conditional support for congestion charging in the supercity.
AT to chase road campaigner to pay over penis pothole vandalism
Road campaigner says he's only drawing on the part of the road that needs fixing anyway.
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Transport agency Waka Kotahi seeking public feedback for highway proposals.
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'Falling on deaf ears': Laser strike concerns going unheard
Captain Tim Robinson wants to see the penalties for laser strike offenders doubled.
Transport Minister weighs in on Auckland port issues
Michael Wood supports call for port to build better relationships with workforce.
The town where the train stops, but you can't get on or off
"Rural areas like Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, and Marton ...have been left out of the loop."
Holiday traffic: Delays expected as people head off for their Easter breaks early
Roads busy in Wellington as people get an early start on the long weekend.
Auckland light rail: A story of big promises and slow progress
Winston Peters said light rail will cost between $10b and $15b.
Government puts Auckland light rail back on track
It will take six to eight years before light rail is running in Auckland.
Transport safety at 'point of madness'
An Auckland mechanic witnessed 'threat' over truck certification process.
Kiwi shipping customers not helping in freight logjam, finding shows
Freight congestion drives up costs and places severe stress on NZ business, says MoT.
Skypath design set to be scrapped - National calls for funds to be redirected
Converting traffic lanes on the bridge to cycle lanes is "a bit nutty", says National.
Wellington bus drivers could see base rate bumped up
The proposed deal would see the drivers' base rate rise from $19.40 up to $22.10 per hour.
Wellington pedestrian, cyclist deaths and injuries disproportionate
Council data shows nearly half of serious injuries involve someone on foot or on a bike.
Shake-up for Let's Get Wellington Moving, officials signal budget blowout
Scramble to get Wellington's $6.4 billion transport plan out of troubled waters.
BOP bike crash claims near $30m in four years
Bay of Plenty-based motorcyclists are being urged to attend free rider safety talks.
Landmark conviction after near-deadly crash between drone and paraglider
Judge says it was "sheer luck" there wasn't a death.
Covid-19: What you need to know as the lockdown continues
Any change to alert levels won't be announced until Wednesday afternoon.
Queen Street conundrum: Has the Golden Mile lost its lustre?
It's been described as the city's "engine room". What lies ahead for Auckland's main drag?
Motorcyclist death toll worst in 25 years
The motorcyclist death toll reached a total of 57 people in 2020, the most since 1995.
Motorcyclist deaths approach all-time high
Taxpayers footed a $103.8 million bill from motorcycle injury claims in 2019.
New Transport Minister has eyes on freight fiasco
Soaring freight costs to add $300 to an Aucklander's annual bill for imported goods?
'Left in the lurch': MPs slam delays in $933m expressway build
Transport minister hits back, saying National had nine years to build the road.
Auckland in dark about light rail, city's transport boss says
Auckland Transport feels shut out of light rail by the Government.
David Abbott: All talk, no action on Auckland Harbour Bridge
There's been talk but no action on the Auckland Harbour Bridge, writes David Abbott.
Rail tunnel should come before second road crossing to connect harbour: NZTA
Auckland mayor says public transport will address the city's future needs better.