Opinion
There is no pipeline for Auckland transport projects post-CRL. Here are 3 musts
OPINION: The Northwestern Busway is the only major transport project on the horizon.
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NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Tuesday, August 18, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Plans are announced for a second Waitematā Harbour crossing, Trump threatens to bomb Oman | Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Video / NZ Herald
$5.4b City Rail Link: Aucklanders get first look at new Mt Eden station
People came flocking in for the first of three station open days — Karanga-a-Hape station follows on August 15 and inner city Te Waihorotiu on August 22. Video / NZ Herald
Winston Peters marks the official opening of Drury and Paerātā railway stations
Winston Peters marked the official opening of the Drury and Paerātā stations this afternoon. Video / NZ Herald
Petrol prices tipped to fall as Govt shifts cars to road user charges
An April briefing warned fuel tax would need to rise 26% to match road user charges.
Bishop asked Bridges to review reduced NZTA targets – they went unchanged
NZTA's board chair told Bishop they were 'appropriate', despite his comments.
NZTA confirms it can’t suspend 650 drivers caught up in licence retest probe
Police are involved in the probe and NZTA says charges are possible.
Auckland rail network closed as CRL loop gets last push to finish line
The four-day Matariki shutdown marks the final rehearsal for the CRL.
Oliver Hartwich: NZ needs big, bold reforms to keep moving in the right direction
OPINION: Life expectancy has risen nearly 11 years since 1970 as infant deaths plunged.
Officials warn WoF changes for motorbikes could carry safety risks
'The Government has taken a more cautious approach to motorcycles,' James Meager said.
As funding cliff approaches, Government might not publish road plan before election
Chris Bishop said a new transport plan might not be published by November.
Thirty-year Infrastructure Plan backed by Parliament
The Government accepted 13 of 16 Infrastructure Commission proposals in full.
Review into blown-out Golden Mile project comes in over budget as well
The review found the Wellington project's transport benefits no longer stack up.
Government floats using emergency fund on public transport, Labour asks why it wasn’t in Budget
Chris Bishop says emergency funds could boost peak bus and train services.
Preventable Rangitata Rail Bridge collapse could’ve had ‘catastrophic’ consequences - TAIC
TAIC found KiwiRail ignored its own red-alert weather thresholds.
Finance Minister reveals the 'secret spending' is going to transport sector | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Finance Minister Nicola Willis explains why they haven't yet revealed exactly where the $1 billion is going. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
1000-tonne freight train and passenger trip nearly collide at stop sign
A freight train travelled 50m past a stop signal before halting near Westfield.
NZTA pauses using billboard cameras to detect WOF fraud, despite success
Waka Kotahi says it paused the use of vGrid technology from mid-2025.
'Set up poorly': Mayor backs CRL review, says projects must be cheaper
Wayne Brown has long lamented the cost of Auckland's new $5.5b rail link.
‘A no‑brainer’: Tauranga passenger rail push gaining steam
But authorities point to big barriers for a regional passenger or commuter service.
Editorial: Govt needs to consider more support for regional airlines
OPINION: Waiving joint-venture airport fees could give short-term relief to airlines.
$22m loan package announced for struggling regional airlines
Airlines already under pressure before Iran war have taken hits from soaring fuel prices.
Mark Thomas: Auckland’s deal is a start. But will it be strong enough to matter?
OPINION: The agreement still lacks multi-year funding and firm co-investment guarantees.
Sam Stubbs: 'I don't want Big Tech data centres - our renewable energy is already maxed out'
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