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'Council needs a good kick in the backside': Boy racers rattle residents

Residents on Great North Road are relieved the raised table has gone, but the fix has already cost ratepayers an estimated $140,000 more.

By Torika Tokalau • 4 min read • Today

Global Stories

Auckland Transport stories

Virtualisation

Red Hat names ANZ winners for APAC innovation awards

The three winners cut manual work, sped up deployments and bolstered resilience across transport, defence research and banking in Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2026

Hybrid Cloud

Red Hat sets out hybrid AI path for ANZ enterprises

Enterprises in Australia and New Zealand are being pushed to balance AI adoption with tighter control over cost, security and data sovereignty.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2026

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Auckland Transport stories

Small Business

How has the new CRL affected Auckland hospo? It's a mixed bag

Hospitality around Auckland's new rail stations is seeing only modest gains so far, with some cafes busier and others still waiting for a real lift.

By Serena Solomon • 5 min read • Last month

New Zealand Labour Party

Near miss with train interrupts Greens' level crossing announcement

A train nearly hit a car at Morningside as the Greens unveiled a $2.5 billion plan to remove Auckland level crossings and ease congestion.

By Russell Palmer • 3 min read • Last month

Customer Experience

City Rail Link boosts Auckland rail patronage to seven-year high

Passenger numbers on Auckland's network have surged back to 2019 levels as the new City Rail Link draws riders back after years of disruption.

By Morning Report • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2026

Urban Planning

Safety upgrades aimed at slowing drivers on popular Piha road

Residents on Glenesk Road may soon see speed bumps and clearer signs after years of complaints about dangerous parking and fast traffic.

By Torika Tokalau • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2026

Small Business

Train passenger numbers jump 38% on first weekday of Auckland's City Rail Link

Auckland commuters are already seeing faster trips and more footfall for nearby shops, though some businesses are holding off on extra staffing.

By RNZ • 7 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2026

Urban Planning

What will and won't change with the CRL opening

Auckland commuters will see faster cross-city trips and new station links, but fares, zones and some journey times remain unchanged.

By Rawan Saadi • 8 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2026

Small Business

Auckland CBD business owner eager for CRL opening after years of disruption

After years of disruption, Auckland CBD traders are banking on Sunday's City Rail Link opening to bring steadier footfall and custom.

By Morning Report • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2026

Urban Planning

ACT promises to axe millions in roadside art spending

Motorists could be spared millions in roadside sculptures and monuments, with funding redirected to road building under ACT's transport policy.

By Craig McCulloch • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2026

Customer Experience

Westgate station opens as Auckland's busway begins

Commuters in northwest Auckland gain a new interchange from Sunday, with the first Northwest Busway stop opening on schedule and under budget.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026

Digital Signage

City Rail Link opening date officially revealed - but billboards got in first

Aucklanders will get faster, more frequent trains from 13 September, after billboards leaked the $5.5 billion rail link's opening date early.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026

Urban Planning

Auckland City Rail Link set to open on 13 September

After years of disruption, passengers will gain quicker journeys and better city access when the underground rail link begins service on 13 September.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026