New ZealandAuckland rail may run under harbourTransport Minister Gerry Brownlee has left open a prospect of trains, trams or buses running under Auckland's Waitemata Harbour - not just motorway traffic.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKey: Peters will be responsible with balance of powerPrime Minister John Key says if Winston Peters holds the balance of power after the election, he believes the NZ First leader will exercise it responsibly and not force New Zealand back into an election.28 Aug 06:06 AM
AirlinesUber-style flight sharing app deemed illegalA service which connects available pilots with passengers willing to split travel costs isn't operating legally says an FAA ruling in the US.18 Aug 12:42 AM
New ZealandHigh-vis sting slows driversA swarm of hi-vis vests kept drivers in check during a sting at a level crossing in Auckland last night.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreens' $500m boost for Christchurch transportThe Green Party would push for almost half a billion spending over five years on public transport in Christchurch.12 Aug 01:30 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Drop the dreams, we need realityIn the Auckland Council's brief existence it has inspired enough "visions" to rival the Vatican's 2000-year-old collection. Queen's Wharf, coastal walkways, sewers, volcanic cones - scratch the surface and you'll find a corny vision to go with it.07 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandGreens' $10b bid to end city gridlockThe Greens yesterday launched a multibillion-dollar plan to save Auckland from traffic gridlock which dumps mega-roading projects.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreens: Spend $10b on public transportGreens want to spend more than $10 billion on public transport and rail projects over the next decade, allowing buses and trains to run every few minutes at rush hour.06 Aug 11:27 PM
WorldWhen you don't 'mind the gap'It took a dash of people power to free a man whose leg became caught between a train and a platform north of Perth yesterday.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandParking rises likely to irkMost Auckland motorists would take a dim view of parking restrictions or fee hikes to coax them on to buses, trains or ferries.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrains back but fault not yet sortedAuckland's new electric trains are back running between Onehunga and Britomart, despite a continuing mystery over a power failure which knocked them out of action last week.01 Aug 05:00 PM
Freight and logistics$500m saved by scrapping rail stationAuckland Transport intends slicing half a billion off its underground rail loop by ditching its deepest station and keeping new trains off the ledger.31 Jul 09:39 PM
New ZealandEarly start to rail link 'realistic'Hefty patronage growth on Auckland trains is making the city's transport authority bullish about meeting the Government's conditions for an early star.29 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMichael Barnett: Let's aim high to fund city rail loopMichael Barnett writes: Two things stand out in arguments about how to fund Auckland's $2.6 billion City Rail Link, and other expensive new or upgraded infrastructure.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAucklanders say cut staff - not servicesMany Aucklanders believe the best way to deal with looming budget cuts by the Auckland Council is to reduce staff and salaries, according to the latest <i>Herald</i>-DigiPoll survey.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for cops on trainsAuckland Transport is considering forming a special police force to improve safety on trains.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFailure to interpret signals led to derailmentAn Auckland passenger train derailed earlier this year due to the failure to interpret signals, an internal investigation has found.26 Jul 01:00 AM
OpinionEditorial: Cameras unlikely to sort trafficCameras stationed at intersections are said to be capable of giving Auckland Transport more accurate information about traffic flow and congestion than is now available.25 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Time for bus IT system to get realIn the "not before time" category, Auckland Transport is advertising for a new board director with "exposure to and understanding of information technology area".24 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandThe fault in our trains: New power woesAuckland's flash new electric trains have been grounded by power faults which are mystifying the region's transport authority.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLack of child safety astonishes policePlunket and police were disappointed to find 22 children aged under 5 not properly restrained in vehicles during a police operation in Auckland yesterday.23 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMark Bracey: Make people, not cars, the priorityRoads are for everyone and road rules were made for all road users.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBus driver faces booze chargeA bus driver carrying passengers in rush hour traffic was arrested for drink-driving after an alarmed motorist called police.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAratere - back, but hardly shipshapeThe beleaguered Interislander ferry Aratere cancelled another sailing this morning - in what is only its second day back in service after a 3-month refurbishment.16 Jul 10:18 PM
New ZealandNo plain sailing for troubled AratereIt returned to service yesterday after eight months - and the troubled ferry Aratere has had a sailing today cancelled.16 Jul 02:47 AM
New ZealandPassenger: Bus firm left me in lurchA bus passenger has accused the Nakedbus company of abandoning her when weather conditions terminated her bus route to the Bay of Islands.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBusway extension left out of $815m planAuckland's successful Northern Busway has been set back by a Government decision to exclude an extension to Albany from an $815 million package.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow budget hit crunch pointAuckland Mayor Len Brown hailed his first 10-year budget in 2012 as the foundation block to transform Auckland once and for all.13 Jul 05:00 PM
