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Bus and train fares set to soar with new NZTA targets

NZTA has asked council authorities to hit high revenue targets.

Plan to renationalise UK railways gets green light

Labour has promised to fix the country’s ailing transport services.

Act calls for Auckland Transport to stop 'free rides' on buses due to violence risk

AT introduced a de facto travel-free policy in 2020, says Act MP Parmjeet Parmar.

'Game-changer' contactless payments coming to Auckland public transport – how it works, how to pay

The new payment method is commonly used on transport systems elsewhere around the world.

Cause of Auckland-Hamilton train accident revealed

The accident took place near Auckland's Penrose Station in June last year.

Contactless payments for Auckland public transport rides to start Sunday

The new card readers will accept Apple and Google Pay, debit cards and most credit cards.

Auckland bus attack leaves driver in hospital with fractured ribs and eye damage

The attack occurred at St Lukes bus hub on Saturday evening.

Letters: All Blacks' win as underdogs; meddling in medical school selection

OPINION: 'I wonder if World Rugby knows about this interpretation or rule change?'

Auckland business owners devastated by 96-day rail shutdown

The first major closure will go from December 27, 2024, until January 28, 2025.

'No one dies alone': Passenger describes holding bus attack victim's hand in final minutes

'I wanted her to know she was not alone.'

Auckland Council snubs Government, makes own decisions on transport spending

Auckland Council has spread transport cuts far more widely than the Government wanted.

City Rail Link tracking towards opening in 2026

Auckland's $5.5b City Rail Link is gearing up for the first test train later this year ahead of opening to passengers in 2026. Video / Michael Craig

Person dies after assault on Auckland bus; police hunt for offender

The Police Eagle helicopter was seen circling the area after the incident.

Heavier double-decker and electric buses causing more damage to roads

Heavier buses are damaging roads more than the usual diesel buses.

Girls allegedly mugged Auckland bus passengers - robberies, assault on route 70

Three young people are facing charges: a 13yo girl, a 14yo girl and a 15yo boy.

Letters: Govt incoherent on climate change; Tech giants orchestrate 'heist of the century'

OPINION: 'Who thinks digging more coal out of the ground and burning it is going to help?'

Big cuts coming to AT: 'Blame the Govt', says mayor

The Government cut $550 million from Auckland transport but the council has another plan.

Hawke’s Bay residents set to have say on public transport reforms amid ‘clear decline’

There are multiple reasons for a public transport drop-off; plans to reboot the system.