Politics'Epitome of arrogance': Govt to ‘get tough’ on parking rule-breakers, hikes fine by 400%The Government has laid out what types of car parking fines are going up.29 Aug 12:45 AM
PoliticsLabour not sure about calls for politicians to be less political over infrastructureChris Bishop wants bipartisanship, other parties say he should look in the mirror.28 Aug 06:28 AM
BusinessNZTA puts the kibosh on Ario e-scooters’ riderless self-parkingThe company says falling foul of a technicality will actually add to footpath clutter.27 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandPiarere roundabout to be in use from SeptemberConstruction of the roundabout got underway in January.27 Aug 05:05 AM
Freight and logisticsBeam's e-scooter licence cancelled in Auckland, council refers matter to policeThe e-scooters must be deactivated by midnight.27 Aug 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Punitive': Congestion fees would punish struggling families - councillorA Rotorua councillor says the solution to traffic gridlock is something else entirely.20 Aug 07:04 PM
New ZealandŌpōtiki slip raises truck transport issues againSH2 north at Ōpōtiki could be closed for a few days yet - heavy vehicles disrupted.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Could do better': AA calls for driver licensing changes to prevent youth deathsThe research identified five recommendations for changes to driver licensing in NZ.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next monthMaintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.11 Aug 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shot-putter Maddison-Lee Wesche defines Olympic spiritOPINION: 'The All Blacks looked and played like a group of individuals.'11 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Can congestion charging work for Aucklanders?OPINION: The vast majority of motorway trips are not heading to or from the city centre.11 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Smash a highway through it': Northland residents want voices heard on Brynderwyns bypassNorthlanders fear NZTA routes bypassing the Brynderwyns will cut through their community.06 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandMotorist 'paranoid' after narrowly avoiding head-on motorway collision with wrong-way driver'Your brain goes into overdrive and you start thinking, imagine if you had looked down.'05 Aug 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUber and Lyft score victory in California gig economy caseFinancial Times: Ruling says ride-hailing services can treat workers as contractors.26 Jul 04:53 AM
New ZealandWaikato Expressway at Ngaruawahia to close for five nightsWork to bring the section up to 110km/h standard continues.24 Jul 01:10 AM
New Zealand'A game-changer': Northlanders thrilled with four-lane highway announcementSimeon Brown has announced accelerated work on a new four-lane expressway.23 Jul 04:41 AM
New ZealandFive potholes in recently-repaired road: Motorist fuming after car damaged on state highway'I instantly felt my car hit about four to five potholes really hard.'22 Jul 08:49 PM
New ZealandTraffic management boss says industry not to blame for road cone maniaWe do not charge for road cones, says Traffix managing director Michael Eremin.22 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandTown to get one of its one-lane bridges replaced – but the other will have to waitIt will cost up to $125 million to replace all the bridges but bottlenecks will continue.22 Jul 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highwayThe closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Budget-busting transport planning needs more political debate, not lessOPINION: NZ needs a broader discussion on what Tiriti-led transport policies look like.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Transport rolls out $50 weekly fare capAT users will be charged a maximum $50 a week, regardless of how often they use services.21 Jul 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do itDuring his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.19 Jul 05:04 PM
New ZealandGovt pledges to repair 95% of potholes within 24 hoursThe Government agreed on new pothole repair targets with NZTA and roading contractors.19 Jul 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSo much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing marketMassive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?16 Jul 11:57 PM
New ZealandPharmac called out and speed camera signage | Focus Morning Bulletin July 17, 2024In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, David Seymour outlines expectations for Pharmac, new speed-camera signage and Tenacious D world tour gets halted.Watch16 Jul 07:50 PM
PoliticsTransport Minister coming for NZTA's ‘out of control’ road cone useThe Govt will begin a 'risk-based' approach to TTM use that will reduce cone numbers.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKey BOP-Waikato highway to close for maintenanceRoute between the two regions will close overnight on four consecutive days.10 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Trackless trams in AucklandOPINION: High-tech solutions offer Auckland a great chance to fix its transport woes.08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: National Party's board appointments of the two Bs is a wise choiceOPINION: Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges are a perfect fit.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato Expressway update: Horotiu southbound on-ramp to close for several weeksThe closures would allow for resurfacing works to take place, NZTA said.08 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Leave Western Springs Stadium untouched; higher speeds don't defeat trafficOPINION: 'That is not what ratepayers expect of their council.'07 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Five reasons why the Govt should slow down on raising speed limitsOPINION: The case for lower speeds is compelling: lives are saved, pollution is reduced.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice crash investigator retires after 43 yearsSport is what helped him pass the police fitness tests regularly.07 Jul 04:00 AM
