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Alice to finally see daylight

Giant tunnelling machine's two-year mission almost at an end.

Do Ministers speed? No one's saying

Opposition parties have called for GPS data from Crown limousines to be released - a move which would reveal what speeds the vehicles had been travelling.

Cathy Casey: Electric bikes save time, money and the environment

After an accident in May I don't try to break speed records now, just aim to reach the Auckland Town Hall within a leisurely 30 minutes, writes Cathy Casey.

App targets car pooling

Car-pooling is about to be boosted by a new smartphone application around the country, and a trial discount parking scheme in Auckland.

Rants & Raves: Narrow lane feud

New Zealanders tell us what they love about life in New Zealand - and what needs to change

Car v people issue splits city precinct

Retailers in the central-city fashion precinct of High St are divided over the idea of vehicles and pedestrians sharing the same space.

Distracted drivers in the gun

Auckland motorists were spotted yesterday using their mobile phones while behind the wheel, despite a nationwide campaign.

Traffic flow info: what it's all about

The Transport Agency launched its upgraded website this year, designed to make navigation easier, providing the best real-time travel information.

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.