New ZealandKey blamed for protection squad cost blowoutLabour is accusing John Key of using his police security officers more than he needs to.05 May 05:30 PM
EconomyGovt postpones fuel tax hikeA planned fuel tax increase has been postponed by the Government because of "tight" economic conditions and the cost of the Christchurch earthquake recovery. Transport Minister Stephen Joyce announced today the increase had been deferred.26 Apr 02:43 AM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Mallard playing dangerous game on electric trains14 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandSelfless Kiwis recognised at awardsNew Zealanders who risked their lives to save others have been recognised at the New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards.13 Apr 05:30 AM
New ZealandVictoria Park Tunnel to open months earlyAuckland drivers will be able to use the Victoria Park Tunnel from November, two months earlier than planned.07 Apr 03:21 AM
New ZealandUnregistered cars to attract demerit pointsMotorists who do not register their cars will now be penalised with demerit points, as well as a fine.05 Apr 05:36 AM
OpinionBob Scott: Highway upgrade cheaper, saferWarkworth resident Bob Scott writes on the planned motorway north of Auckland - the 'Holiday Highway'03 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandProjected cost of harbour tunnels rises by $1.2bnA $1.2 billion dollar blowout in the projected cost of building tunnels across the Waitemata Harbour has been revealed in a new report investigating third harbour crossing options for Auckland.22 Mar 04:47 AM
New ZealandReduce cost of licence, say driversThe cost of driving licences needs to drop before the Government tries to set time limits on each stage, say many Herald readers.02 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCost of home injuries dwarfs road injury costsResearch by the University of Otago found the social cost of injury in the home cost about $13b a year, while estimates by the Ministry of Transport put road injury costs at $3.84b.30 Jan 09:58 PM
New ZealandGet full licence or face ban, Govt saysTens of thousands of drivers sitting on restricted and learner licences will soon get a Government hurry-up to qualify properly - or risk losing the right to drive.28 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCellphone drivers cause 182 crashesDrivers are flouting the ban on hand-held cellphones - new figures show a phone-related car crash almost every two days, dozens of injuries and five deaths last year.25 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAA: Safer roads, cars will reduce tollRoads and vehicles must be "more forgiving" to curb a road toll which averages more than one death a day, the AA says. Figures released by the Ministry of Transport today show 371 people died on the roads over the past year.05 Jan 08:13 PM
