'Gobsmacked': Nearly $1m spent on consultants to investigate long tunnel
The Minister of Transport says a further $550k could be needed to investigate the tunnel.
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Five dead in crash sees Waikato's May road toll almost double in a night
In 2022 and 2023, the Waikato region had the highest road death toll in the country.
Watch: Govt spends 'much-needed' $63m to keep Surf Life Saving and Coastguard running
Prime Minister Chris Luxon was joined by Transport Minister Simeon Brown.
NZTA tells dealers to repay Clean Car rebates on almost 200 EVs
Dealers pocketed subsidies of up to $7000 per vehicle, then sold them on too quickly.
Soaring airfares: Air NZ happy 'to open the books' as political heat grows
Government not ruling out market study of domestic ticket prices.
Thousands of Auckland roads affected by Minister’s speed limit reduction reversal
AT says on roads with lower speeds, fewer people have died or been injured.
Labour's transport plans 'unaffordable and undeliverable', officials say
Officials warned revenue, mainly fuel taxes, would need to double.
Road to Zero expert says speed limit changes will drive up deaths
It comes after the initiative was scrapped and officials work on a new safety policy.
Simon Bridges to become NZTA chair
The former National leader and Transport Minister will chair Waka Kotahi's board.
Auckland Council wants Govt to fund Eastern Busway after regional fuel tax axed
The loss of the tax leaves a $1.2b hole in transport funding.
Public sector stress: Inside the 'unsettling' efforts to cut costs at govt departments
Just how deep will the cuts go in the race to cut spending?
Drop in speed limits on parts of SH1 between Kaitāia and Pukenui
The SH1 route from Kaitāia to Pukenui gets speed limits reduced.
Hybrid owners trying to remove plugs to avoid road user charges
PHEV owners will pay twice - even if their battery's range is now next-to-nothing.
Billions short each year: NZTA Waka Kotahi warns it will spend twice its funding
Agency concedes many of its projects will be deferred or delayed.
Editorial: No free ride - EV owners must pay their share
OPINION: Electric cars' long-time exemption from road charges expires on April 1.
Killer stretch of road: Six dead in under a year prompts urgent safety work
The 11km stretch of SH1 needs overhaul, NZTA Waka Kotahi says.
'Far too many': Road toll an alarm for summer
“You’re only a second away from a truck coming at you.”
Air pollution kills, costs $10.5b a year — why was clean car discount axed?
OPINION: The Herald has mapped data from the Ministry of Transport.
Death of the Remuera tractor? Find the suburbs with most EVs
The Herald has mapped data from the Ministry of Transport.
Auckland's new $56b harbour crossing heading for the rocks
Nine plans for a new harbour crossing have come and gone since 1998.
Death of skilled pilot an accident, coroner rules
Noel Wilson was flying a Robinson R22 when he crashed in forest terrain near Reefton.
Hooking up again: Virgin Australia and Air NZ get cosy on the Tasman again
Codeshare makes it easier for Virgin passengers to fly around Aotearoa.
Opinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalition
OPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.
Warning over impact on petrol prices, EV sales if Clean Car Discount ditched
If National and Act are elected, the Clean Car Discount is on the scrap pile.
Speed camera trial nabs motorists at 110km/h on Auckland local roads
Motorists caught speeding are being issued with a warning.
Dire Strait: Decision delayed on mega ferry terminal cost blow-out
Ministers won't say whether the issue will be resolved before the upcoming election.
'Thank God': Let's Get Wellington Moving put out of its misery
OPINION: National's promised to kill it and the Government has announced its own changes.
Motorway pig which evaded capture for weeks looking for forever home
The pig is looking to put his life on the run behind him.
Enchanter report highlights 'inadequate' search and rescue response
The Enchanter was carrying 10 passengers – five of whom died.
National's BOP transport plans could create 6500+ jobs, says Tolley
And it's proposed to benefit Tauranga "significantly faster" than what's already promised.
New Justice Minister: PM's reshuffle after Kiri Allan arrest
Kiri Allan has not yet spoken publicly since her arrest apart from a brief statement.
Michael Wood ‘cast a shadow’ over public’s trust in MPs - inquiry
Wood resigned as a minister after he failed to declare a significant portfolio of shares.
‘Our only option is to protest’: Furious Waiheke locals call for fairer ferry fares
The recent 19 per cent price hike makes the Waiheke ferry the most expensive in the world.
Dire Strait: What Cook Strait ferries investigation has discovered
From a vessel in distress to urgent action - the scramble to make voyages safer.