New ZealandChange ahead for commuter travelMost commuters relying on public transport from South Auckland to the central city will have to catch trains rather than long-distance buses under a sweeping network redesign.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Springs interchange to get a major makeoverCould you please find out if the relevant roading people are aware of the chaos at the Western Springs motorway interchange.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTaxi cameras fail the testHundreds of faulty security cameras have been installed in cabs across New Zealand, leading to sexual and violent attacks going unpunished.15 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandWheelchair on ramp as train departsA wheelchair-bound rail passenger was stranded on the wheelchair ramp leaving the carriage as the Capital Connection pulled away from a Kapiti Coast station.11 Jun 05:46 AM
New ZealandTaxis deny disabledBooking a last-minute taxi is impossible for Aucklanders confined to wheelchairs, a Herald on Sunday survey has revealed. And when they do get a taxi, they are charged extra.08 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Palino: Council hasn't tried hard enoughWe have a huge growth challenge in our city, but with that challenge we have an equally great opportunity, writes Auckland mayoral candidate Joe Palino.29 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandFares rise in last stage of Hop projectBetter prices may be in store for Auckland public transport users despite fare rises targeted at students and buyers of multiple-trip tickets.28 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandNight time train disruption in south for electrification jobSouth Auckland train passengers face evening travel curfews unless they want to catch replacement buses, as KiwiRail plays catch-up on its delayed electrification project.26 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandStudents bear brunt of transport faresAuckland Transport has been accused of targeting students with public transport fare rises that will also affect thousands of Hop and multi-trip ticket buyers.24 May 05:30 PM
OpinionLester Levy: Restoring faith in Auckland's transport systemWhen it comes to transport in Auckland the stakeholders are as many and varied as are the differing and divergent views.21 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCommuters face more rail shutdownsAuckland rail services face another extended summer shutdown because of a six-month delay to a major component of the region's $1.16 billion electrification project.21 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCommuters clog free spotsResidents of central Auckland fringe suburbs such as Mt Eden, Parnell and Orakei are getting riled at their streets becoming free parking lots for commuters.20 May 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Bus commuters left in the darkIt's bad enough being sat inside a stuffy, often crowded, opaque-windowed tube, when you know the way home, as it were, blind-folded, writes Brian Rudman.19 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland's first electric trains on trackAuckland's $500 million rail electrification project faces a six-month delay but KiwiRail vows it will still be ready for the first electric trains to start running in April.17 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandWellington commuters stranded by failing buses againA number of buses remain out of action after failing police safety checks, forcing 24 services to be cancelled this morning.12 May 10:18 PM
New ZealandHop cards coming for busesAuckland Transport remains confident of rolling out its controversial Hop smartcard to bus fleets in the second half of this year despite limited extra funds being voted by councillors.12 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail admits mistakesKiwiRail has accepted responsibility, apologised and admitted "failures" over an accident in which a train hit a woman in a wheelchair at a level crossing in Auckland.09 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandSmoother bus rides promised with 'black boxes'Auckland's largest bus operator is promising passengers smoother rides from "black boxes" to monitor drivers' performance.06 May 10:10 PM
New ZealandSnapped: Drivers abuse disabled parksPolice cars, delivery trucks and a Lamborghini owner who "didn't want to get a scratch" are among those being publicly shamed for parking in mobility spaces.06 May 09:08 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Mayor Maurice? It'll be a fun raceWhat many were predicting would be a one-horse race for one of the biggest political prizes in the land, could at last come alive, writes Brian Rudman.02 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCrackdown on fare cheatsTrain passengers are being warned to expect more blockades of stations in a crackdown against fare cheats who cost Auckland Transport millions of dollars a year.02 May 05:30 PM
OpinionAre congestion charges the fix for Auckland's traffic woes?Are congestion charges the fix for Auckland's traffic woes? Put your vote forward here and add your comments on the city's traffic future.29 Apr 12:32 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: $59 billion plan enough to give you road rageUnfortunately, the plan comes with a shortfall of $10 billion to $15 billion in guaranteed sources of future public funding, writes Brian Rudman.28 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionRodney Hide: Trains over buses - It doesn't add upIt's not obvious to Rodney Hide that a heavy train having to stop and start and be confined to tracks is the best way to ferry people around Auckland.27 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandShore bias sends fare plan back for rethinkAuckland Transport is taking a "simplified" fares system for buses and trains back to the drawing board after public concern that it favoured the North Shore over other areas.21 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandMajor rail delays in Auckland this morningRail commuters are facing major delays in Auckland this morning after two separate signal failures.16 Apr 08:32 PM
Freight and logisticsCity plan ignores design issues, say retail giantsSix major retailers are decrying the unitary plan, accusing Auckland Council of trying to design shops and force everyone on to public transport.08 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandFailures put off commuterDarrell Preston would rather hobble 5km a day on a bad knee than take his chances with the new train ticketing machines.08 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: End in sight for bus fiascoIt's taken 10 years, but finally the penny has dropped in the dark recesses of Auckland Transport's brain box, writes Brian Rudman.07 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandWorkers inconvenienced by school kidsSchoolkids are causing chaos on peak time Auckland buses, although officials say nothing can be done because refusing to take them would infringe students' rights.06 Apr 05:30 PM
