Transport
Two different Te Huia drivers responsible for temporary ban
KiwiRail has confirmed two different drivers were onboard Te Huia during the dangerous incidents causing the ban.
Around the motu: Todd Niall in Auckland
Stuff Senior Auckland Affairs Journalist Todd Niall takes us behind the bus drivers strike in the city and talks about the complex funding formula in which the budget constraints at Auckland Council… Audio
Waikato Regional Council 'absolutely gutted' over Te Huia train ban
The council says it expects more from Kiwirail moving forward, after Te Huia train drivers twice ran red lights in the last three weeks. Audio
Auckland Transport to close crossings
Auckland Transport is planning to close seven pedestrian crossings over railway lines around the city, as it gets ready for more frequent trains with the City Rail Link.
But it's upset several… Audio
Te Huia forced to stop at Papakura
Transport agency Waka Kotahi has banned the Te Huia train from entering central Auckland city after train drivers twice ran red lights in the last three weeks.
An immediate prohibition notice was… Audio
Council disappointed over Te Huia ban
Waikato Regional Council is bitterly disappointed that Te Huia trains are now forbidden from entering Auckland.
Transport agency Waka Kotahi has banned Te Huia from operating north of Papakura after… Audio
Auckland-Waikato rail service Te Huia caught running red lights
Transport agency Waka Kotahi says one of the Te Huia trains that crossed a red light could have crashed into a busy commuter train.
The rail service connecting Waikato and Auckland has been caught… Audio
Auckland Transport closing pedestrian rail crossings, but is that making it safer?
Auckland Transport is planning to close seven pedestrian crossings over railway lines around the city, as it gets ready for more frequent trains with the City Rail Link. But that's upset the… Audio
Whangaparāoa locals oppose getting rid of often cancelled ferry
An Auckland Transport proposal could see the Gulf Harbour to Downtown ferry discontinued within the next five years, with passengers forced onto buses instead… Video, Audio
Train service to Auckland banned due to dangerous driving, possible collision
The Hamilton to Auckland train service, Te Huia, has been banned from entering Auckland city due to dangerous driving. Waka Kotahi's issued a prohibition notice effective immediately after drivers on… Video, Audio
Waka Kotahi bans Te Huia train from operating in Auckland
The prohibition notice from Waka Kotahi to Kiwirail follows two incidents involving the train. Audio
Officials seek solution to Lyttelton cruise ship passengers overwhelming buses
Canterbury Regional Council has committed to reducing the impact of cruise ship on its buses services which are struggling to keep up with demand.
A celebration of the Ford Cortina
There was a time when the Ford Cortina was ubiquitous in New Zealand. A hugely popular family car, or hotted up racer, seen up and down the country. Now a new book pays homage to all the Cortinas… Audio
Second day of Auckland bus disruption as drivers continue strike action
More than 50 Auckland bus services were disrupted again this morning as drivers continue their strike.
Second day of bus driver strikes in Auckland
Auckland commuters are facing more disruptions this morning with drivers working for NZ Bus striking for a second day.
Thousands were affected yesterday when up to 700 trips were disrupted.
This… Audio
Work on Golden Mile to start in September
Waka Kotahi voted last week to approve the government's share of funding for two major Let's Get Wellington Moving projects.
Work for the capital's Golden Mile and Thorndon Quay - Hutt Rd… Audio
More disruption for commuters expected as further bus strikes planned
Auckland commuters can expect more travel disruption this week with as industrial action by some of the city's bus drivers continues.
More bus disruption for Auckland as wheels fall off in pay talks
More commuter disruptions on the timetable for Auckland tomorrow, and following days. It comes after hundreds of bus drivers and Auckland Transport failed to agree on a pay deal during talks today. Up… Video, Audio
Up to 700 bus trips cancelled in Auckland
If you're in Auckland you might be reading this as you wait for a bus that's not going to show up.
Up to 700 trips have been cancelled on Monday morning as drivers strike over pay.
Drivers employed… Audio
Auckland bus driver strike
Some Auckland bus drivers opted to strike on Monday morning causing headaches for commuters, with up to 700 trips cancelled.
Drivers employed by NZ Bus want more money to bring them in line with… Audio
