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After all the secrecy, accusations, and headlines, Julie Anne Genter walks away on top.
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Revealed: Green MP's secret transport letter released in full
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AA wants change of tack to address congestion, mayor says more roads won't fix problem.
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Major EU nation announces unlimited travel pass
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Deadly distraction: New cameras to monitor motorists' mobile phone and seatbelt use starts today
Trial will operate across two Auckland state highways and one local road.
Local Focus: Shake-up for Bay's public transport
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Service cuts and deferring capital projects are on the cards at Auckland Transport.
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Manukau port study, extended fares cuts and funds boost for light rail
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Thomas Coughlan: What to look for in Budget 2022
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Ruakura Superhub attracts logistics giant Maersk
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Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 May, 2022
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Climate plan: Eight talking points from Govt's announcement
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Wellington Airport drops legal action over pedestrian crossing
Airport boss says prolonged legal action won't benefit anyone.
Construction almost complete on Napier Port's new $175m wharf
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Experts sceptical about gondola proposal over Waitematā Harbour
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$200m gondola proposed as public transport solution for Auckland
The system could transfer 6000 people per hour across Waitematā Harbour.
The good and bad in imposing congestion charges on motorists
Only eight cities in the world already have some form of congestion charging.
Congestion charges: Auckland mayoral candidates give their views
A poll of readers found 75 per cent against a charge but the six candidates were split.
Focus: Aucklanders react to potential congestion charging
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Vandals attack controversial T3 lane cameras on busy Auckland road
Their introduction caused uproar in the community. Now they've been vandalised.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 10 May, 2022
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Congestion charge plan: Motorists set to pay to use Auckland's inner-city roads
The Government is poised to announce congestion prices in Auckland.
Simon Wilson: Should buses and trains be free?
Free buses and trains free won't fix our transport woes but should we trial it anyway?
No mask, no rage: Air passenger incidents drop 57 per cent in a week
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