New ZealandAlcohol interlocks mandatory for repeat offendersAlcohol-activated locks which prevent drink-drivers from starting their car will soon be mandatory for repeat offenders.09 Aug 01:59 AM
BusinessMinistry boss charged on return to NZA former Ministry of Transport manager is back in New Zealand and has appeared in court on dishonesty charges.08 Aug 05:28 AM
New ZealandImportance of SH2 works rising fastSafety on State Highway 2 will dominate a meeting tonight after a horrific crash that killed five people.03 Aug 05:34 PM
New ZealandFraud investigation over missing $700kThousands of dollars of public money has gone missing - and Labour wants to know why the Transport Minister tried to keep the matter quiet.21 Jul 08:54 PM
New ZealandQuarter of fatalities involve trucksTrucks are involved in nearly a quarter of all fatal crashes but, most of the time, they are not at fault. The Ministry of Transport's 21 Jul 01:51 AM
New ZealandBridges faces backlashTransport Minister Simon Bridges ignored official advice to consult with councils before announcing he would allow electric cars to use bus lanes.18 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionRodney HideHide: Another 'little' tax - yeah, rightCOMMENT: There's much that Government could do that would be useful. Taxing us more is not one of them.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCould authorities be tracking you?Transport Minister Simon Bridges says road tolling could be done by GPS satellite, as opposed to toll gantries or cameras.22 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandThree road deaths but message the sameWATCH: The grieving mother, the lucky survivor, the road safety chief.22 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesAir allies talking up benefitsAmerican Airlines and Qantas say their expanded alliance across the Pacific will directly benefit New Zealand passengers and they expect more competitive air fares across the Pacific.04 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: End speed limit surprise for driversDrivers need to know the speed limits that apply on urban and rural roads no matter what locality they are in.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt's $360k pay TV billA spend of more than $360,000 on pay television subscriptions by Government departments has been criticised by Labour.08 Jun 02:04 AM
OpinionChristopher NiescheUber vigilante fighting a losing battleRussell Howarth is a former English riot policeman who has taken to performing citizens arrests on Sydney Uber drivers.07 Jun 10:42 PM
Freight and logisticsNZ could set standard for UberUber's chief strategist has told Transport Minister Simon Bridges that NZ's approach to framing rules concerning the taxi-booking service will be watched around the world.31 May 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsLeipzig chance for NZ: Simon BridgesTransport Minister Simon Bridges takes over as head of the International Transport Forum as the organisation tackles ways to boost global trade and tourism at its annual gathering.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandElectric car shocks V8 setThere's something strange about Tom Short's little yellow Datsun 1200. It might be that it can clear a quarter mile in a lightning-fast 14 seconds.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRed-light cameras go liveNew police red-light cameras with radar technology will go live in Auckland and Wellington starting Thursday.28 Apr 04:13 AM
New ZealandGovt sceptical over motorway toll planThe Government remains sceptical about plans by Auckland Council to introduce a motorway toll or a fuel tax as a new congestion busting tool.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriving testers under attackThreats to burn down a driving tester's home and to call down divine retribution on another's children are among a growing number of abuse cases faced by licensing staff.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt considers better screening for tourist driversThe development of a code of practice to better screen and educate tourist drivers is being closely watched by the Government.24 Mar 01:53 AM
OpinionEditorial: Tunnel vision ignores real traffic needsTransport Minister Simon Bridges has told the New Zealand Transport Agency to start work on a precise route for a tunnel to duplicate the Auckland Harbour Bridge.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Why can't we make sure they are safe?'Moves to prevent crashes involving foreign drivers have been encouraging but need to go further, say two boys who lost their father in such an accident.18 Mar 11:34 PM
Freight and logisticsPlan to 'future-proof' harbour crossingPreparations are being made for another Waitemata Harbour crossing - with a tunnel east of the Auckland Harbour Bridge the Government's preferred option.16 Mar 04:47 AM
New ZealandMany kids still not restrained in carsAlmost 7 per cent of children under 5 are not properly restrained in cars, a survey shows, and police say more could be done to ensure children are safe.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillors on AT board face the axeAuckland Mayor Len Brown opposes a plan to stop councillors serving as board members on Auckland Transport.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillors face board banEXCLUSIVE: Auckland bureaucrats have come up with a plan to dump councillors from sitting on the board of Auckland Transport.02 Feb 01:16 AM
OpinionEric Crampton: Truth behind that holiday road tollFifteen fatalities upset the armchair experts, but the bigger picture shows there's no need for alarm, says Eric Crampton15 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandFear of ban gets drivers to pay finesOnly one person has been banned from driving under a punitive new regime for motorists who refuse to pay their speeding fines.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLines reveal rail link routeAuckland commuters got a preview into the city's next big rail project set to start next year.22 Dec 04:00 PM
