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Tourist driver's appeal dismissed

Justice David Gendall found no fault with the 18-month jail term handed to Jing Cao (32), of China, earlier this year.

Ask Phoebe: Metal motorway ramp supports temporary

The Transport Agency says the props, or supports, are only a temporary part of the planned construction of the Waterview Connection's Great North Rd Interchange.

Wellington freeway to close for construction

Transport authorities say an urban freeway will close completely for the first time in recent memory to allow for construction of New Zealand's first "smart motorway".

Editorial: End speed limit surprise for drivers

Drivers need to know the speed limits that apply on urban and rural roads no matter what locality they are in.

$35/week extra for parking

Aucklanders commuting to work in the central city will soon have to pay an extra $35 a week at three of Auckland Council's inner-city car park buildings.

Len Brown: Budget milestone a kickstart for Auckland transport

People are concerned about rates - I am too. But as a result of our budget work and the adoption of a levy we can invest more in transport, writes Auckland mayor Len Brown.

Editorial: Change to driver policing has its merits

Nothing annoys generally well-behaved drivers quite so much as having the traffic rulebook thrown at them for a minor transgression.

How your car could be earning you cash

Nick Henrys' 1996 Honda Civic is available to hire for $50 a day - one of about 30 vehicles available under the YourDrive scheme.

SkyPath gets go ahead

Auckland's Harbour Bridge set for radical change as cycling and walking attachment gets resource consent.

Ask Phoebe: Authorities blind to dazzling light

I read your column about fog lights with interest. Are there still any similar requirements not to dazzle oncoming cars with headlights as there used to be?

Auckland's transport project

As a new Spaghetti Junction rises, contractors are also toiling on a slew of related motorway projects to add flesh to the long-awaited western ring route.

Drivers in Auckland won't face motorway tolls

Finance Minister Bill English and Transport Minister Simon Bridges have written to Mayor Len Brown saying the Government is unwilling to consider motorway tolls at this time.

Tourist appeals jail sentence

The tourist driver who caused the death of Oamaru 5-year-old Ruby Marris is appealing his jail sentence.

Nothing will bring Ruby back

''Today Mr Cao has received his sentence, but it doesn't matter what it is, as nothing will bring our Ruby back,'' a statement from the couple said.

Lanes re-open after car rolls on Auckland motorway

Lessons to be learned from bus incident

Education and bus company officials will meet in Auckland today after a police investigation into an incident in which children jumped off a moving school bus that wouldn't stop.

Don't worry, I’ll take the stairs...

"She’s mistaken the stairs for the entrance. She was a bit shocked but then she just went shopping."

Group raises Skypath pollution fears

Custodians of bush and recreational areas near Auckland's Northcote Pt fear environmental degradation from a walking and cycling path across the harbour bridge.