New ZealandPassenger: Bus firm left me in lurchA bus passenger has accused the Nakedbus company of abandoning her when weather conditions terminated her bus route to the Bay of Islands.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour MP backs 'holiday highway'Labour's only Northland MP, Kelvin Davis, is backing National's Puhoi to Wellsford extension, the roading project mocked as an unnecessary "holiday highway" by his colleagues.14 Jul 09:36 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: How Auckland landmarks got their namesI moved to Clendon Park last year, and I'm struggling to find much information about its history.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBusway extension left out of $815m planAuckland's successful Northern Busway has been set back by a Government decision to exclude an extension to Albany from an $815 million package.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCar-free Quay St back on the agendaA plan to change Quay St from a car-dominated road into a waterfront boulevard is back on the table with Auckland Council seeking expressions of interest from designers.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTougher route for touristsTourist drivers are being quizzed and in some cases denied their hired vehicle as the industry looks at ways to improve safety.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Crashes drop after give-way rule changeIt is now more than two years since the rule dealing with priorities at intersections was changed.02 Jul 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsFuel deals key lure for motoristsPetrol price is driving people to service stations that offer discounts or savings schemes - and more commuters are taking public transport.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: SH1 realignment had done away with need to close passing lanesOn some long/busy weekends, passing lanes used to be coned off, so that merging manoeuvres did not hold up queues of traffic.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand1412 days to enforce driving banMotorists who exceed their legal limit for demerit points are continuing to drive for several years before having their licences suspended.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclists ask for simple bikeshedsAuckland Transport intends spending $200,000 on a super bikeshed at the Panmure railway station.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand10 ways to make roads saferNZ has enjoyed a record fall in the road toll but road safety campaigners say there’s plenty of room for improvement.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAA: Fill up to avoid the price increaseMotorists should fill up now if they want to beat the tax going up on petrol on 1 July, says the AA.27 Jun 04:05 AM
New ZealandGraphic: Crashes in NZ over 14 yearsNew Zealand's road toll has dropped by two thirds since 1990. The changes across the country are striking and raise the question; what are we doing right?27 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandSH6 closed by rockfallA large rockfall near Mount Aspiring has closed State Highway 6 south of Makarora until at least midday tomorrow.26 Jun 03:36 AM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Venerable tree to be left as it fell in parkAfter 80 years of standing guard over the playing fields in Grey Lynn Park, an old gum tree came down in the recent storm.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoad toll opponent loses latest roundAn outspoken opponent of road tolls such as on the highway north of Orewa has lost his latest appeal over unpaid fees.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPetrol price to jump on tax risePetrol prices are set to rise next week to their second highest level ever - thanks to a Government tax hike.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Expressway will cut travel on any journeyHistorically distances between towns or cities were taken from post office to post office but with the closure of many of these the measurement becomes problematic.23 Jun 05:56 AM
New ZealandLanes re-open after rush hour repairsAn emergency closure of two lanes on the Northern Motorway is expected to cause traffic chaos in Auckland.19 Jun 04:41 AM
New ZealandTeen's 6km walk in stormA 14-year-old was forced to walk home in a storm after his Hop card was blocked - but his father insists it had more than $20 credit on it.16 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandAbandoned road plan gets wheelsCyclists are excited about accelerated planning for a bikeway over the route of Auckland's abandoned Eastern Highway project, from Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCycleways win fundingTransport Minister Gerry Brownlee yesterday highlighted increases in money for walking and cycling15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBus lane eyed for eco carsAllowing electric cars in bus and high-occupancy vehicle lanes is being suggested to encourage more drivers to take advantage of renewable power generation.15 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Calls, cash and curmudgeonsBecause I take the Northern Toll Road frequently, I have signed up for online payments.15 Jun 01:53 AM
New ZealandAirport parking goes sky highBooking online, or picking the right hotel, could make a big difference to the amount you pay for parking at the airport next time you head overseas.14 Jun 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsTransport cash fares to increaseCasual fares are to rise on Auckland buses and trains by up to 17.6 per cent as the city's public transport agency tries to steer more passengers to its $100 million cashless electronic smart card.13 Jun 04:10 AM
ConstructionMega-mole Alice reaches halfwayThe giant tunnel boring machine Alice has reached halfway on the first leg of her long journey underground at Auckland's Waterview Connection project.13 Jun 02:49 AM
Freight and logisticsPrice war likely to speed up car switchElectric cars are on the brink of a price war, as more new models become available and secondhand Japanese imports sell for as little as $25,000.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Drinking rainwater carries risks in cityA recent Element magazine article said only rural areas can use rainwater for drinking and that city councils won't allow it.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: It's quite clear - dealers get single number plateIf you can't hide car number plates behind bikes etc, why is it legal for car dealers to only put one number plate on a car at the back?09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriving skills sharpened upFifty youngsters took to the track at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park in Waikato to test-drive a road-safety course which aims to teach vital skills.09 Jun 05:00 PM
