Freight and logisticsPetrol, road charges hikes are 'bad news'Increased petrol tax and road user charges will hit consumers hard in these tough economic times, the National Association of Retail Grocers says.18 Dec 04:07 AM
Freight and logisticsPetrol price hike unveiledThe Government will increase petrol tax by three cents a litre each July 1 for the next three years, with road user charges being increased by an equivalent amount.17 Dec 09:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Mockery and waste rule in independent inquiry gameSome people get their thrills pulling wings off flies. National Cabinet ministers engage in more drawn-out torture, writes Brian Rudman.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand$140m motorway a 'remarkable achievement'A $140 million four-lane motorway officially opened in Christchurch today was a "remarkable achievement" given the city's earthquake damage and disruption, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee said.14 Dec 03:46 AM
OpinionDo we need the Auckland rail loop?Gerry Brownlee and Len Brown have clashed over a report recommending plans for Auckland's proposed rail link. Do we need it? Vote here.13 Dec 08:54 PM
New ZealandMotorists face slow futureNot even a $2.86 billion rail tunnel will stop morning traffic in downtown Auckland from grinding down to half its current speed within a decade, a study says.13 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMinister, mayor clash over transportThe Transport Minister and the mayor of Auckland have clashed over a report recommending plans for the city's transport network.13 Dec 03:37 AM
New ZealandAuckland transport report due todayA report due out today on Auckland's transport is expected to warn of gridlock for the city if it continues to rely on existing roads.12 Dec 07:41 PM
New ZealandKingston Flyer for saleThe Kingston Flyer's owner has put the business up for sale, on the same day he suspended operations because of safety concerns.09 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBus driving style to be scrutinisedThe country's largest operator of urban bus services, NZ Bus, has spent millions on new technology which provides real-time information to drivers on their driving style.03 Dec 06:41 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Diesel shuttle will fill Waitakere gap when rail plugs inWith the conversion to electric trains and wires out west going to Swanson is Waitakere to lose its rail service or are there plans to extend the electrification?26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil duo attack rail link spendSpending on rail in Auckland has been compared to a "black hole of Calcutta" as right-leaning councillors take an increasingly strident line.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandJetstar scrambles to cover cancellationsJetstar has put together an "ad-hoc'' flight to get Kiwis home for Christmas, amidst a flood of negative publicity after flights were cancelled without explanation.26 Nov 05:56 AM
New ZealandJetstar flyers outraged at cancellationsNew Zealanders living in Melbourne have had their Christmas plans thrown into turmoil after being told by Jetstar that some flights have been cancelled.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandGrafton Bridge a goldmine road trapA central Auckland bridge is netting $150,000 in traffic fines from confused motorists every month.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland's looming go-slowRush-hour traffic in central Auckland will slow to walking pace in 10 years if the central city rail tunnel isn't built, a confidential report warns.22 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Enough reports - get on with railWhat hope for the CBD in 30 years when Auckland is home to another million residents and still tunnel-less? Brian Rudman on Auckland transport.22 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldViolent, ugly abuse on Melbourne busPolice are investigating the violent abuse of a group of French women on a Melbourne bus, captured on video and posted on YouTube by another passenger.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAucklanders want Govt cash for railA majority of Aucklanders want the Government to make a significant contribution to the $2.86 billion city rail link, a new poll shows.18 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandParking clampdown stallsCouncillors baulk at the prospect of unleashing wardens in public reserves.15 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDraft transport plan for Chch revealedTraffic will be slowed and pedestrians given priority in post-quake Christchurch under a draft transport plan, which the public is now invited to have their say on.15 Nov 02:52 AM
New ZealandTrain delays: Mayor wants answersA broken cable caused major delays on Auckland's southern and eastern train networks, while a police investigation briefly delayed Wellington services.14 Nov 10:59 PM
Freight and logisticsGreen economy could pay for NZMandatory emissions standards for new vehicles and an electrical "smart grid" are among a raft of ways New Zealand could tap into a global green economy.14 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland trains shut downAuckland train services are starting to move again after hundreds of Auckland train commuters were left stranded at Britomart Station.14 Nov 06:02 AM
New ZealandPublic transport revamp for ChchSweeping changes to the Christchurch public transport system will be introduced next month, with buses on major routes set to run every 10 minutes at peak times.13 Nov 06:27 PM
