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Student challenges fine for broken car

An Auckland student was slapped with a parking ticket while he waited for a mechanic to come and fix his car - despite leaving a note explaining his predicament.

Len Brown: Trains have arrived but the money needs to roll in

Auckland's Mayor explains: Even with the improvements in speed, capacity and service that electric trains will bring, Auckland faces the threat of crippling traffic congestion.

So tell us, where do the children play?

Health researchers lamenting physical inactivity among Auckland's pre-teens - most of whom rely on their parents to drive them about.

Lyttelton Port rejects pay demands

City's 'stunning' new trains - delayed

Auckland's gleaming new electric trains launched into business at 5.48am today - and quickly experienced delays.

High marks for comfort on new trains

Passengers gave Auckland's new electric trains high marks for comfort on their first work-day today.

Lower speeds just part of answer

A lowered speed enforcement threshold is "no silver bullet", according to the country's top road police officer, following four more road deaths this long weekend.

Traffic flows smoothly after long weekend

Traffic is flowing smoothly in and out of the country's main centres as holidaymakers return home from their long Anzac weekend.

Easter road toll worst in three years

The Easter holiday period has ended with the worst road toll in three years, with four deaths on the country's roads.

Ask Phoebe: Diesel saves time on train

New trains' air-con hiccup

Acoustic engineers have been trying to soften the air-conditioning noise on Auckland's new electric trains with a week to go before they are rolled out for commuter use.

Easter road toll rises to four

Road toll holds at three

Police hope to keep this year's Easter road toll at three as they crack down on speeding, distracted and alcohol-fuelled drivers as holiday makers head home.

Editorial: Transport plan insufficient to win voters over

It is conceivable that one day, the Labour Party's plan to ban trucks from the fast lane on three- and four-lane motorways will be implemented.

Easter road toll at six

Daring river rescue

A woman had to be saved from raging floodwaters in north Otago as a wild Easter storm ripped through the South Island, blowing roofs off houses and demolishing buildings.