Congestion

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

If congestion charges work to break up gridlock, why don't we have them in place by now? Audio

Bike Auckland's Liberate the Lane took place at Point Erin Park in Ponsonby this morning, before the cyclists made their way across the harbour bridge. The Chair and Spokesperson for Bike Auckland… Audio

Joining the Weekend Panel this morning are Mike Williams and Lavina Good. They discuss NZ Rugby's alternative to the Silver Lakes deal, the police position on speed tolerance, and the possibility of… Audio

Auckland Harbour Bridge suffered serious damage on Friday when wind gusts of over 120km/h caused two trucks to crash. NZTA Senior Journey Manager Neil Walker is with us for an update. Audio

Dr Eric Crampton, of the New Zealand Institute, has co-authored a report on why congestion charging works around the world. He explains why to The Panel which is looking at the debate in Wellington… Audio

The Auckland regional fuel tax comes into effect from today. The money is to go to funding transport projects around the region over the next ten year. Greater Auckland transport commentator Patrick… Audio

Transport planner James Tinnion-Morgan has moved to NZ to add his expertise to the mix to get Auckland's public transport network up to scratch. He's drawing on 30 years experience working all over… Audio

Train staff are refusing to work overtime for the next three weeks, meaning southern, western and eastern line peak train services will run at 20 minute intervals rather than the usual 10. Video, Audio