Police cordoned off part of a road where a bus was stopped near Kepa Rd, Orakei.

Man accused of stabbing two on Auckland bus pleads not guilty

The man has been remanded in custody and will next appear in the Auckland High Court in April.

10:03am

Two metro trains in Auckland (file photo).

Auckland trains off-limits to public during two-day timetable trials

Transport officials have been warning for days that rail replacement buses would have "limited" capacity.

Tuesday 10:09am

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Auckland commuters lose an average of 66 hours each year stuck in traffic at peak times, council says.

Auckland congestion charge useful – if alternatives exist, expert says

The amendment bill to bring in congestion charges passed its final reading in Parliament last November.

Fri, Jan 23

The USAF F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team will be performing on all three days of New Zealand’s Premier Airshow.

Warbirds Over Wānaka display of deadly jets sparks backlash

The F-22 Raptors are widely considered the most lethal fighter jets ever built, says a former Doctors Without Borders worker.

Thu, Jan 22

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including serious weather sends a slip onto a house, and Trump speaks about using force to take over Greenland.

News in 90 Seconds January 22

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including serious weather sends a slip onto a house, and Trump speaks about using force to take over Greenland.

Thu, Jan 22

Video from the scene shared on social media showed derailed train carriages, emergency workers and people jumping out of the windows of a train carriage tilted on one side.

High-speed trains collide after one derails in Spain, killing at least 20

The evening train between Malaga and Madrid derailed and hit a train coming from Madrid to Huelva, another southern Spanish city, according to Adif.

Mon, Jan 19

Southland train enthusiasts are full steam ahead to bring the F150 Locomotive back.

Train enthusiasts on mission to restore 19th century locomotive

The F150 steam locomotive was one of the F class of trains manufactured in Glasgow in the late 1800s.

Sun, Jan 18

The February 1 rise would see fares increased by a weighted average of 5.1%.

Auckland Transport fares, parking fees to increase

Auckland’s public transport fares and the price for on-street parking and Auckland Transport-managed carparks will increase from next month.

Fri, Jan 16

Funding for the road to Cape Palliser's iconic lighthouse could be at risk. (Source: LDR / Sue Teodoro)

Funding fears for fragile popular tourist route to Cape Palliser

The well-travelled road provides access to the lighthouse and its resident seal colony.

Tue, Jan 13

Scientific evidence increasingly points to touchscreens compromising our safety (file image).

Yes, those big touchscreens in cars are dangerous and buttons will be back

Car manufacturers are being asked to “bring back buttons” for important driver controls, including headlights and windscreen wipers.

Tue, Jan 13

The USAF F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team will be performing on all three days of New Zealand’s Premier Airshow.

Raptors in the sky: US fighter jets confirmed for Warbirds over Wanaka

The USAF F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team will be performing on all three days of the popular air show.

Tue, Jan 13

An Auckland Transport train (file image).

Trains still down as Aucklanders return to work - when will they be back?

While passengers in Wellington got back on track yesterday, public transport users in the supercity will wait longer as KiwiRail works continue.

Tue, Jan 13

Wellington Airport pictured on a windy day (file image).

'Extreme wind' sees dozens of flights cancelled at Wellington Airport

High winds on Sunday caused "widespread disruption across our network", with Air NZ cancelling around 50 flights to and from the capital.

Mon, Jan 12

Metlink senior operations manager Paul Tawharu said waving was helpful, but not a requirement.

Should you have to wave down a bus?

Last year, Wellington bus service provider MetLink received more than 1000 complaints from people annoyed by buses that didn't stop.

Mon, Jan 12

Free rides on buses offered for people "to see how much easier life can be with a more direct, better-connected service".

Region offers week of free buses as part of major network shake-up

New network set up after scrapping a trial that cost 159% more to operate than if it had kept its original bus routes.

Fri, Jan 9

KiwiRail has removed the tracks between Melling and Western Hutt stations after the former closed down for three years on Christmas Eve. (Source: Robert Kitchin / The Post)

Train tracks and lines ripped up at now-closed Melling Station

The station, which had its last service on Christmas Eve, will be closed for three years.

Fri, Jan 9

Cranes work to lower the Connemara's ramp on January 9, 2026.

Passengers disembark after ferry stranded overnight in Wellington

About 200 people spent the night onboard the Bluebridge ferry Connemara after a ramp fault forced the Picton sailing to return to port.

Fri, Jan 9

December 2025
Plane at the airport.

These four aeroplane failures might be more common than you think

But are they as scary as they sound?

December 30, 2025

Portage Resort has been dealing with falling visitor numbers and cancellations as the team grapples with getting visitors through road closures.

Tourism business ‘extremely distressed’ by road closures

A Marlborough Sounds tourism operator says the closures has left them cut off from customers at the start of the peak summer season.

December 29, 2025

Melling Station is expected to close for about 36 months.

End of the line for Melling train station - at least for a while

A new station and its park and ride facilities are being built about 300m south of the existing location.

December 29, 2025

More multi-lane roads are being built in New Zealand.

The road rule Kiwis can't seem to follow – and why it matters

Most read in 2025: Road safety experts want to see a cultural shift, especially as New Zealand constructs more multi-lane roads.

December 27, 2025

But for some retailers, the years of delays and disruptions has left them counting the cost.

Businesses celebrate as Auckland’s City Rail Link in home stretch

But for some, years of delays and disruptions has left them counting the cost.

December 24, 2025

Suzuki has issued a voluntary safety recall and paused sales of its Fronx SUV.

Suzuki recalls select Fronx SUVs after seatbelt failure in crash tests

Suzuki has issued a voluntary safety recall and paused sales of its Fronx SUV.

December 23, 2025

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including celebration and criticism of India free trade deal, Trump puts a Greenland takeover back on the agenda, and a Christmas music favourite dies.

News in 90 Seconds Dec 23

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including celebration and criticism of India free trade deal, Trump puts a Greenland takeover back on the agenda, and a Christmas music favourite dies.

December 23, 2025

The Suzuki Fronx has been given a one-star safety rating.

Warning issued for SUV after rear seatbelt failure in crash test

NZTA said the failure of the component was of "significant concern" as a similar failure in an on-road crash could result in serious injuries or death for passengers sitting in the rear seat.

December 22, 2025