Transport
Ferry cancellations and staff shortages a long-simmering issue, Fullers boss says
The relationship between Auckland Transport and the ferry operator Fullers has hit very choppy waters over the cancellation of multiple Auckland commuter services. From October Fullers 360 will not… Audio
'I could lose my leg': Man slips on common yellow footpath dots; AT admits hazard
A father of three fears he will lose a leg after a horrific injury caused by a slip on yellow tactile dots on the footpath of an Auckland train station.
Fullers cans Coromandel ferry, citing weather & staffing issues
Another day and another ferry service sunk. Fuller360 has revealed it will not be reinstating its Coromandel ferry service this summer. That's hot on the heels of the operator announcing it will no… Video, Audio
Progress being made on SH25A slip, despite budget increase
Progress is being made on a fix for the road between Kopu and Hikuai in the Coromandel. By March, it's hoped a steel bridge will span the 110-metre wide slip on State Highway 25A. For some on the… Video, Audio
Week in Politics: NZ First gains traction while GST-free produce fails to hit the sweet spot
Analysis: Labour will have to do much more than offer families a $5 saving to get back in the race while NZ First's support continues to creep up and the media starts looking at where it's coming…
Bumpy road ahead for government's transport plan as industry and local bodies respond
Is the government's transport plan a highway to success? Here's a round up of reactions to its announcement today.
'Faith that things are going to be OK' - Life in isolated Mangamuka
One year ago, landslides transformed Mangamuka from a busy travellers' stop to a quiet backwater on a dead-end road. Audio
Fuel taxes are a 'necessary evil' to fund roads says AA
Raising fuel taxes to pay for better roads is a necessary evil, according to the automobile association.
The government's draft transport policy statement outlines $20 billion worth of spending over… Audio
Government announces $70 billion worth of roading projects
The government's putting the pedal to the metal on proposed roading projects - $70 billion worth of them over the next decade.
The latest transport policy statement would prioritise 14 new roads and… Audio
Auckland Councillor 'frustrated' over suspension of ferries
An Auckland Councillor is frustrated with the suspension of several ferry services.
From October, Fullers360 will no longer operate the Birkenhead, Northcote Point and Bayswater routes.
Auckland… Audio
National criticise Labour's transport policy as expensive and ideological
National is criticising the government's transport policies as expensive ideological projects that will inflict additional pain at the pump.
The latest transport policy statement would prioritise $20… Audio
ACT's David Seymour on transport solutions
The Government unveiled a $20 billion transport budget yesterday investing in cycleways, public transport and much needed pothole maintenance. But it all comes at a cost. The government proposes… Audio
Auckland Council vote for legislation to take back the reins on transport for the city
Mayor Wayne Brown and the Auckland Council's Governing Body have unanimously agreed to support legislation that would put Aucklanders back in charge of the city's transport system
Auckland mayor glad government is 'finally listening' on transport
West Auckland commuters are looking forward to a better, faster and more reliable bus system. Audio
Transport agencies probed over Te Huia train disruptions
The passenger service between Hamilton and Auckland was restricted for several weeks after safety concerns were raised.
'That's crap': Aucklanders react to Fullers no longer running ferries
Several ferry services in Auckland will be canned from October, leaving AT scrambling to find a new operator. Fullers will no longer run services to Birkenhead, Te Onewa Northcote Point and Bayswater… Video, Audio
'Cut and paste' or 'absolute climate denial': Parties target govt's transport plan
Political parties are criticising the government's transport plan, with those on the right targeting the cost, and the Greens sounding alarm bells over the climate.
Fullers canning multiple commuter ferries, leaving AT to find replacement
Fullers is ending its operation of multiple commuter ferry services ..leaving AT scrambling to find a replacement operator. From October 1st, Fullers 360 will no longer operate the Birkenhead, Te… Video, Audio
Govt proposes increasing fuel taxes to pay for infrastructure projects
The government's proposing increasing fuel taxes in a phased way to pay for big infrastructure projects and maintenance. Its draft Policy Statement outlines fourteen transport projects it wants Waka… Audio
Auckland Transport 'scrambling' to resolve canned ferry services
Several ferry services in Auckland are about to be scrapped, after Auckland Transport announced Fullers360 will no longer operate some routes. Audio
