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 ZealandAsk Phoebe: Puhoi speed limit interim safety measureHeading north from Auckland through the Northern Tunnels, the speed limit through the tunnels and for some distance after leaving them is 80km/h.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorkers and bosses lose out to motorists in ACC levy cutsMotorists will be better off to the tune of $135 a year on average under ACC levy cuts confirmed yesterday.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice move to stop bad tourist driversPolice have resorted to phoning rental companies to remove unsafe tourist drivers from the road.04 Aug 09:01 PM
New Zealand100 years of red light rageTraffic lights. Can't do with them, can't do without them. Or can we? A century after the world's first lights were switched on, what's the future of traffic control?04 Aug 08:30 PM
OpinionMathew Dearnaley: Flouting the signals as old red, yellow and greenRunning the red has been an all too popular Auckland pastime since the first set of "vehicle actuated" traffic lights was installed at the intersection of Customs and Albert Sts in June, 1947.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: 'Space-saver' for temporary useTemporary-use spare wheels - non-standard spare or skinny tyre - are increasingly being supplied as standard by car manufacturers to save space and weight.04 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
OpinionEditorial: Cameras most economic deterrent to train violenceTo attract passengers, public transport must be convenient, fast, reliable, frequent, comfortable and affordable.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
New ZealandBanned in NZ, but ok in FranceA New Zealand manufacturer who adapts cars for wheelchair users says he has been forced to go overseas after officials here banned his design.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLifejacket rule needs law changeAuckland Council's new rule on wearing lifejackets in small boats kicks in at Labour Weekend but needs a law change before it can be enforced with the issuing of tickets.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandShaky case for $212m roading planNational's $212 million plan to fast-track regional road projects using asset sales cash is not backed by a strong economic case, OIA documents reveal.01 Aug 03:51 AM
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 ZealandAsk Phoebe: Twin tunnels have to open togetherIs there any plan to open the Waterview Tunnel in one direction once one side has been fully bored so we can at least get half of the benefit sooner rather than waiting for both?30 Jul 05:00 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
ConstructionTransmission Gully contract finalisedFinancial contract negotiations and arrangements for New Zealand's biggest new infrastructure job have been completed.29 Jul 04:18 AM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Bus lanes free outside hoursPhoebe Falconer answers our readers' questions about transport or any other Auckland issue.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsParking giant bins $1k finesWilson Parking has been forced to cancel 14 infringement notices and apologise to vehicle owners after stinging them twice in one night.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
New ZealandGreen light for 'holiday highway' plan a relief for agencyControversial plans to extend Auckland's motorway network to Warkworth have won draft approval after a public hearing over three months.25 Jul 05:00 PM
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
New ZealandLabour plan to restore local leviesLabour plans to reinstate the power for local bodies to raise revenue through extra levies such as a 'pillow tax' on visitors and regional petrol taxes.25 Jul 03:05 AM
New ZealandTick for 'holiday highway'A Board of Inquiry has granted consent for the Puhoi to Warkworth motorway north of Auckland, known as the "holiday highway".25 Jul 01:55 AM
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 ZealandNats to offer fast-track tunnel: LabourLabour says the Government is poised to offer Auckland motorists an election "bribe" by fast-forwarding motorway tunnels under the Waitemata Harbour - without room for trains.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand$10,000 spent in $250 road toll caseA Government agency has spent $10,000 in legal costs pursuing a $250 debt from an outspoken opponent of road tolls.24 Jul 05:00 PM
