New ZealandTraffic cops return in police chief's planNew specialist traffic officers will be used to issue speeding tickets, freeing police to concentrate on fighting crime. 09 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandWaiheke trips hurt Gold Card budgetFree trips for pensioners on Waiheke Island ferries are under review because they are costing the SuperGold Card scheme too much.09 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandMinister raises hopes for new harbour linkAuckland could gain a new $3 billion-plus Waitemata Harbour crossing within 15 years if Steven Joyce's programme is followed.02 Dec 07:57 PM
New ZealandMinister gets tip from barber about rail costsA remark in a barber shop may prove instrumental in costing rail users more money to catch electric trains.25 Nov 03:00 PM
New Zealand$1b electric rail project gets go-ahead at lastAuckland's long-awaited $1bn rail electrification project is back on track, under Govt funding approval to buy a fleet of new trains. 24 Nov 03:00 PM
New Zealand$500m electric train boost 'historical' for Auckland - ARCPublic transport in Auckland is set to take a huge leap forward, says ARC chairman Mike Lee.24 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandBill passed allowing boy racers' cars to be crushedThe Vehicle Confiscation and Seizure Bill gives courts the power to send cars owned by repeat offenders to the crusher.20 Oct 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Cruising' banned in boy-racer legislationThe Govt has allowed the banning of cars "cruising" down certain streets as a raft of its hardline measures today start becoming law.20 Oct 03:00 PM
BusinessLarge pay rises for top public servantsTop public servants received substantial pay rises in the past year, while there was also a big jump in civil servants earning over $100,000. 15 Oct 02:55 AM
New ZealandRed light scheme may be extendedAuckland drivers may face more red-light cameras - and $150 fines - if the Govt accepts a novel city council revenue-sharing proposal.04 Oct 03:00 PM
