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National Motu Move public transport card rollout faces major delay
Local government

National Motu Move public transport card rollout faces major delay

New Zealand's Motu Move public transport card rollout faces further delay, with no new dates set amid frustration over complex integration challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025
Extraordinary launches pre-tax commute card in New Zealand
Clean technologies

Extraordinary launches pre-tax commute card in New Zealand

Extraordinary launches New Zealand's first pre-tax commute card, letting employees pay for public transport using salary sacrifice, boosting savings and sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Cheaper public transport sees drop in car use
Hybrid & Remote Work

Cheaper public transport sees drop in car use

Queensland’s permanent 50 cent fares have lifted patronage and forced Brisbane parking prices down, while saving commuters thousands a year.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Is KiwiRail going back to the bad old days?
KiwiRail

Is KiwiRail going back to the bad old days?

Secondary rail lines across New Zealand face slower maintenance and more speed restrictions under KiwiRail’s latest plan, alarming South Island operators.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Inclusiveness in an AI driven city
Smart Cities

Inclusiveness in an AI driven city

Auckland and Wellington are among Asia-Pacific’s most inclusive cities, with social equity seen as a driver of talent, growth and investment.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
What councils need most in 2025
Procurement

What councils need most in 2025

Ratepayers could face more pressure unless ministers ease red tape, funding rules and reporting burdens on councils this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Public infrastructure lacking in transparency
Auckland Council

Public infrastructure lacking in transparency

A lack of disclosure on New Zealand’s big projects is obscuring costs, designs and accountability, critics say, as billions are spent in secret.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2024

Global Stories

Public Transport stories

Snapper & Enrouteq join forces for smarter transport data
Clean technologies

Snapper & Enrouteq join forces for smarter transport data

Snapper Services has teamed up with Enrouteq to enhance public transport data solutions, integrating their platforms to improve network efficiency globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Snapper expands presence to 20 countries with Mosaiq tech
Digital Transformation

Snapper expands presence to 20 countries with Mosaiq tech

New Zealand's Snapper Services has extended its reach to nearly 20 countries, leveraging Mosaiq tech to enhance global public transport systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales
EduTech

PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales

PayPal's latest research reveals a 9% rise in risky shopping habits among Australians ahead of Boxing Day, raising alarm over potential scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
UK warned of cyber threats from China-backed Volt Typhoon
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK warned of cyber threats from China-backed Volt Typhoon

The UK faces increasing cyber threats from China-backed group Volt Typhoon, jeopardising critical infrastructure and national security, warns Certes.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Telematics is helping to accelerate economic growth across APAC
Smart Cities

Telematics is helping to accelerate economic growth across APAC

Telematics technology is driving rapid economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region, transforming industries from ridesharing to eCommerce and electric vehicles.

By David Brown • 5 min read • Sat, 31st Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Public Transport stories

Nottingham City Council launches AI academy to boost staff skills
Artificial Intelligence

Nottingham City Council launches AI academy to boost staff skills

Nottingham City Council, backed by Capital One and Enterprise, launches AI Training Academy to upskill 40 staff in artificial intelligence over 13 months.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Cubic unveils FEnX: innovative AI fare gate system launch
Network Infrastructure

Cubic unveils FEnX: innovative AI fare gate system launch

Cubic Transportation Systems has unveiled FEnX, an advanced fare gate system enhancing revenue protection and accessibility across transit networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Cyber attack disrupts 20 UK railway stations, sparks security fears
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber attack disrupts 20 UK railway stations, sparks security fears

A cyberattack disrupted services at 20 UK railway stations, exposing security flaws in public transport infrastructure and raising public anxiety over data breaches.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024
Masabi partners with V/Line to launch eTicketing by September
Software-as-a-Service

Masabi partners with V/Line to launch eTicketing by September

Masabi will deploy its eTicketing solution for V/Line in Victoria, Australia by mid-September, offering digital tickets and streamlined boarding for passengers.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Transreport appoints new top executives, secures £10m funding round
Technology funding

Transreport appoints new top executives, secures £10m funding round

Transreport secures £10 million in funding, appoints new leadership to drive global expansion, aiming to make public transport more accessible for Disabled and older individuals.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024