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Cabbies cop flak

Taxi drivers were accused of six violent sexual attacks on the public in the past year, a figure described by an industry leader as disturbing.

Electric train sets standard

Passengers on Auckland's new electric trains - the first of which was unveiled yesterday - will enjoy the spaciousness of open carriages from one end to the other.

Ask Phoebe: Talk to neighbours first about their noisy dogs

Our neighbours have two large dogs on their well-fenced urban property. We have two problems with them.

Not just a 'holiday highway'

Aucklanders driving to beach homes east of Warkworth stand to cut almost 16 minutes off holiday weekend trips via a $760 million motorway extension.

Sam Morgan invests in jetlag drink

The makers of a high-end Kiwi drink designed to combat jetlag and other health risks involved in flying have just closed a $2.4 million investment round.

Some comfort for bus passengers

Auckland Transport is offering crumbs of comfort to what it says is a small proportion of bus passengers - largely North Shore students - facing weekly fare rises of $10 or more.

AT corruption claims: Manager sacked

Auckland Transport has sacked a senior manager amid an investigation into allegations of corruption over roading contracts.

Engineer cleared after Air NZ incident

The actions of an engineer who'd checked the engine of an Air NZ 747 after it caught fire on approach to San Francisco were not inappropriate, an investigation finds.

Bus driver asks for fair go

Auckland bus driver Nico van der Zwet has spoken up in defence of his beleaguered profession and challenged other road users to improve their behaviour.

28 Wellington buses removed from road

Police and the New Zealand Transport Agency have ordered 28 Wellington buses off the road over safety fears.

Wellington bus users face delays

Icy-road technology a world first

Potentially life-saving technology, first trialled on Dunedin roads, is being installed throughout Otago in another world first.

Ask Phoebe: Safety concerns lead to tunnel restrictions

When heading north on Great North Rd, will you be able to enter the Waterview tunnel to head south?

Man's legs crushed by cars in Homer Tunnel accident

Auckland motorway re-opened after crack repaired

Auckland motorists have been told to avoid the North Western motorway after part of the road was closed due to "some sort of road subsistence".

Safety checks for Wellington buses

Fire risks and faults with emergency exits are among things being re-checked by police and transport inspectors on Wellington buses after faults were found.