New ZealandTrain bosses ban kids' Disney balloonsHelium-filled balloons have been banned on Auckland's freshly electrified rail network, as some stunned Disney on Ice-goers discovered yesterday.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrespasser disrupts train servicesThere are reports a trespasser is on the tracks and disrupting morning train services on Auckland's western line.20 Jul 07:55 PM
New Zealand$35/week extra for parkingAucklanders commuting to work in the central city will soon have to pay an extra $35 a week at three of Auckland Council's inner-city car park buildings.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies after falling onto train tracksA police spokesman said officers arrived about 12.15pm and were still examining the scene of the fatality in Newmarket.20 Jul 01:14 AM
New ZealandAuckland trains go electricThe shiny new electric trains have left their Auckland stations this morning without a major hitch.19 Jul 10:36 PM
New ZealandBig day as rail goes electricAuckland Transport is warning passengers of potential bedding-in glitches after it replaces diesel trains this morning with electrics.19 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: New-right bogeyman takes left turnRichard Prebble had better watch out. After three decades of perfecting his image as the bogeyman of the left, he's come up with a solution to Auckland's congestion woes, writes Brian Rudman.16 Jul 09:34 PM
New ZealandCrackdown on train fare dodgersChildren as young as 10 are fare dodging and causing disorder at train stations, prompting a police crackdown in West Auckland.13 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionRoger Hall & Barry Jenkins: By bus or train, Auckland's a painTwo regular public transport users — Roger Hall on the buses and Barry Jenkins on the trains — share the trials of recent rides.08 Jul 10:59 PM
OpinionLen Brown: Budget milestone a kickstart for Auckland transportPeople are concerned about rates - I am too. But as a result of our budget work and the adoption of a levy we can invest more in transport, writes Auckland mayor Len Brown.05 Jul 09:24 PM
New ZealandSubsidised transport to benefit studentsHeavily-subsidised transport will next year see South Waikato students bussed up to study each day at the University of Waikato.30 Jun 10:03 PM
New ZealandNZTA explores harbour crossingMoney has been allocated for a business case for another Waitemata Harbour traffic crossing for Auckland, within a $13.9 billion national land transport budget for the next three years.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew motorway connections boost cyclewaysTwo of Auckland's busiest motorway entry and exit points are being upgraded for a major bike route as the Government digs deeper into its $100 million urban cycleways fund.29 Jun 01:56 AM
New ZealandMay start for work on city rail linkMain work on the $2.5 billion city rail link is due to start in May next year, beginning with a new entrance for commuters at the rear of Britomart train station.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBus driver's safety alert backfiresAuckland's largest public transport operator has issued a final warning to a driver who tried alerting the city's deputy mayor to safety concerns about illegal car-parking on a bus stop.21 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Freeze of Super travel start to curbing excessWe need wonder no longer. Funding for the SuperGold Card will be frozen at $28 million plus inflation for the next five years.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsThe 'employee' label would end Uber as we know itThe California Labor commissioner has ruled that Uber drivers are employees, not contractors.20 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandRail services still not up to speedThings often get worse before they get better, but for long-suffering Auckland rail passengers the prelude to electric trains is beyond a joke.19 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Read between the lines - rail is deadTransport planners can do so much more with wheels on roads that it is hard to fathom their attachment to iron rails, writes John Roughan.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrivers in Auckland won't face motorway tollsFinance Minister Bill English and Transport Minister Simon Bridges have written to Mayor Len Brown saying the Government is unwilling to consider motorway tolls at this time.12 Jun 02:58 AM
New ZealandGen Y increasingly using public transportA new report has highlighted the growing trend in Generation Y's use of public transport - with a prediction that close to 50 per cent of those aged 15 to 35 would be using it in the next five years.12 Jun 02:26 AM
New ZealandBoard queries QE Square replacementThere is no sign of a new public space to replace the privatised Queen Elizabeth Square, says the Waitemata Local Board.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBattery explosion on bus irks unionThe Auckland Tramways Union is disappointed its employees were not warned there was a serious issue with batteries loaded in their bus ticket consoles.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMourning commuters ride with coffinProtesters carrying a coffin rode a morning commuter train from Waitakere to Auckland today to protest planned cuts to public transport services.03 Jun 09:20 PM
New ZealandOfficials tackle World Cup travel woesAs thousands of football fans prepare to head across Auckland in peak hour traffic tonight, organisers are scrambling to avoid a repeat of Saturday's traffic chaos.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy will there be a coffin on a train?Campaigners want Auckland Transport to grant rail services from Swanson to Waitakere a stay of execution.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorld Cup warning: 'Roads will be busy'Those going to the Fifa U-20 World Cup game between NZ and USA at North Harbour Stadium tomorrow are warned to leave early and expect delays.01 Jun 03:55 AM
New ZealandU-20 World Cup: Plan to avoid more traffic problemsMore buses are promised for tomorrow night's U-20 World Cup football match on Auckland's North Shore after complaints about traffic jams marring Saturday's opener.01 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandTransport glitches at U-20 openerThe opening match of the under-20 Football World Cup has not run smoothly for some, with public transport issues causing problems for fans.30 May 01:47 AM
New ZealandFerry breakdown stalls long weekendOne of Fuller’s Waiheke ferries broke down this morning and was forced to turn around and return to Auckland.29 May 11:45 PM
New ZealandPolice quiz horror ride bus driverA spokeswoman said yesterday police had taken a statement from the driver, and would speak to him again before making a decision.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSafe to eat harbour shellfish?A reader writes: Is it safe to eat the oysters growing in clumps in the Manukau Harbour?25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKitset shelters offer better protectionBus passengers are offered better weather protection and solar-powered lighting from a new range of shelters due for consideration today by Auckland Transport's board.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree weekend travel plan welcomedAuckland families will be big winners in a public transport fare overhaul including free weekend bus and train travel for children accompanied by adults with Hop cards.15 May 05:00 PM
