Auckland light rail: A story of big promises and slow progress
Winston Peters said light rail will cost between $10b and $15b.
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Watch: Government puts Auckland light rail back on track
It will take six to eight years before light rail is running in the city.
Slow-mo Wednesday: Aucklanders' commuting nightmare as snarl-ups spread
Crashes on the Northwestern and Southwestern motorways causing delays.
Toyota chief says NZ's EV ambitions aren't realistic
Opinion: Global production of pure EVs and hybrids is still only a fraction of the total.
Traffic: Wet roads bring crashes and breakdowns north and south
Bus services also affected as congestion and surface flooding add to traffic delays.
Transport safety at 'point of madness'
An Auckland mechanic witnessed 'threat' over truck certification process.
Kiwi shipping customers not helping in freight logjam, finding shows
Freight congestion drives up costs and places severe stress on NZ business, says MoT.
Let's Get Wellington Moving programme director stepping down
An acting LGWM programme director will be appointed in the coming weeks.
Truck brakes involved in two deaths banned years after safety alert
By 2013 police knew of at least nine crashes caused by the handbrakes failing.
Truck carrying Evergreen container causes traffic jam in China, goes viral
It has not been a good week for the world of freight and logistics.
Climate change activists challenge South Auckland roading project
The activist group has applied for a judicial review of the Waka Kotahi NZTA led project.
Goff supports a second harbour crossing for buses and cycling
Business groups are not keen on a new bridge for just buses, cycling and walking.
Simon Wilson: Why we need a bike lane on the harbour bridge now
OPINION: The bridge will not get congested if they give a lane to bikes and here's why.
Auckland to Hamilton train ready to leave the station
Te Huia service connecting Hamilton and Auckland ready to roll in early April.
Council group opposes cashless bus services
'Vulnerable users' will suffer if regional council makes express services cashless.
Editorial: Bridge to somewhere - why Auckland needs the Skypath
Editorial: Infrastructure projects can add lasting value to a city in multiple ways.
Secret planning under way for second Auckland Harbour Bridge
It is believed new bridge will accommodate the Northern Busway, cycling and walking.
Cash payments to be removed from some Wellington buses in trial
Only Snapper and SuperGold cards can be used on express services from June.
Charging for park and ride could backfire in Wellington, mayor warns
The proposal is part of the Regional Transport Plan 2021.
Skypath grounded: Harbour Bridge may never get a cycleway
Skypath is in doubt but is converting a traffic lane an option for now?
Traffic: Two hours from Riverhead: Heavy delays on Northwestern Motorway
Motorists take to Facebook to complain about second day of heavy traffic on SH16.
Overnight roadworks cause earthquake-like vibrations
Auckland Transport said steps are being taken to minimise disruption.
Northland mum launches petition to bring back school bus
Deputy principal: 'For the sake of a class of kids, every other kid's missing the bus.'
Truck and car collide in serious crash in Bay of Plenty
Emergency teams have closed State Highway 2 in Athenree Gorge, while investigators work.
Concern bus drivers aren't being prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine
Transport authorities surprised bus drivers aren't in line ahead of general population.
Simon Wilson: Shame on you! We're on the road to a 6 per cent increase in carbon emissions by 2031
The new plan for Auckland transport spending makes a mockery of climate change goals.
'D**khead': NZTA's poor parking
NZTA says staff to get a reminder about 'parking considerately'.
Public transport fares slashed for poor in Auckland Transport Plan
Spending on walking and cycling has got a $600m boost.
Wellington bus drivers could see base rate bumped up
The proposed deal would see the drivers' base rate rise from $19.40 up to $22.10 per hour.
Auckland Transport budget cut sees only 286m in new paths
Shane Henderson wants to dig Auckland out of a hole and build more footpaths.
Simon Wilson: Where are our 'shovel-ready' electric ferries?
A bold proposal to turn the Auckland ferry fleet electric by 2030 is going nowhere slowly.
Auckland Transport suffers as more people work from home
Numbers show residents are not using public transport as much as they were before 2020.
How Kiwis' dining and travel habits have changed since Covid-19 hit
Research by Uber shows encouraging signs of an economic recovery.
'Bureaucratic lunacy': Boy banned from bus, told to use $2300-a-year taxi
Parents say a taxi will cost taxpayers far more than letting their son on a school bus.