Light Rail
PM discusses Labour's light rail plans
Prime Minister John Key dismisses Labour's light rail plan for Auckland, saying buses are the best option. Audio
Labour can't rely on Auckland Council to pay half of light rail
The Labour Party cannot rely on the Auckland Council to stump up with half of the cost of its light rail proposal for Auckland, with the mayor Phil Goff questioning whether the Council should have to… Audio
Auckland mayor non-commital about paying half for light rail
The Auckland mayor Phil Goff is non-committal about paying half the cost of a Labour party election promise on light rail, and is questioning whether ratepayers should have to contribute anything at… Audio
Dunedin cable car a step closer
The Dunedin Heritage Light Rail Trust believes cable cars can once again take people from the city's heritage precinct to the hill suburb of Mornington.
Aucklanders keen on light rail
Aucklanders are keen for light rail to get the go-ahead, but say they'll accept anything, if it will solve their traffic woes. Audio
Auckland light rail surprise hits political turbulence
The investigation of a modern tram network for central Auckland has hit political turbulence even before the ink has dried on the surprise announcement. Audio
Auckland Transport investigates light rail for central Auckland
The Auckland transport agency has just released its three year plan in which it says it is looking into light rail for the central city and suburbs. It says it will have a decision by the end of March… Audio
Akld Transport surprises council
Work to build a modern tram network on Auckland's main arterial roads could begin within a year if the city's transport agency and council give it the go-ahead. Audio
Surprise Auckland Light Rail project could start within year
Trams could be back in Auckland. A billion dollar light rail system for Auckland could be under construction within a year after a surprise announcement by the city's transport agency. Audio
Surprise Auckland Light Rail project could start within year
Work could begin within a year on a billion dollar modern tram or light rail network in Auckland, if the city's transport agency and council give it the seal of approval. Audio