New ZealandGovt rejects road tax, toll proposalsThe Government has rejected two proposals for getting Auckland road users to pay for an estimated $12 billion shortfall in funding for roading projects.15 Jul 08:20 PM
OpinionEditorial: Unpalatable, yes, but tolls the obvious solutionCharging for the use of some or all of the roads in the city would be unpalatable to everybody - at first. But it's the obvious answer.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandRates, fuel tax rises tipped for roadsAucklanders face steep fuel tax and rates rises from 2015 unless the council can borrow against government permission to impose new road charges in future years.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCyclists get first ride on new linkCyclists will line up this morning to ride the first stage of a $13.5 million off-road pedalling "super highway" through Auckland's Grafton Gully.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandDrivers face off-ramp tollDrivers may be tolled at Auckland motorway exit ramps to ease pressure on ratepayers over a $12b transport funding gap.14 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandDrivers furious at 'ridiculous' fuel costsDrivers across Auckland today voiced their contempt for "ridiculous" rising fuel costs.12 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandPetrol prices reach new record highHikes in fuel prices have forced the cost of petrol to a record high - with two large chains upping the cost of 91-octane to $2.27 per litre today.11 Jul 07:21 AM
New ZealandFuel price at all time highPetrol prices are equalling a record high at 222.9c a litre for 91-octane at non-discounting service stations, after 'unjustified' price rises by the main oil companies.04 Jul 03:46 AM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Balance needed when providing bus lanesNew North Rd is not unique in having limited lengths of bus lanes. Bus lanes are typically provided only during peak periods and in the peak direction of the traffic flow.03 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPeter Calder: $10b for transport but how about bikes?The morning was clear and a blue-sky day was in prospect.02 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Temporary motorway limits apply at all hoursTwo sections of the Northwestern Motorway inbound, at Lincoln Rd and at Pollen Island, have temporary 80km/h restrictions.01 Jul 05:30 PM
New Zealand3c a litre tax hike pushes petrol upMotorists face petrol price rises today, after a 3c-a-litre government excise tax increase.30 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovt push for 'critical' transport projectsThe Government will push a wider southern motorway, and a freight corridor in Manukau before it starts work on the City Rail Link and a second harbour Crossing.28 Jun 03:51 AM
New ZealandKey to give Auckland a crossingAuckland is likely to get a new Waitemata harbour crossing as part of a transport plan revealed today by Prime Minister John Key.27 Jun 07:20 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Sedan likely pushing it by carting horse aroundRecently, on the motorway, I saw a Nissan Sunny sedan towing a hired horse float with horse aboard.24 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandMayor blocks councillor's bid to put transport funding to public voteMayor Len Brown has blocked a councillor's bid to put funding for the proposed $2.4 billion central city rail link and other transport projects to a public referendum.24 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandNorthern Motorway extension wins Council supportA $760 million Northern Motorway extension to Warkworth has won Auckland Council support as a nationally important project rather than a "holiday highway" for Prime Minister John Key.20 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Bus lane solution in the worksA spokesperson for Auckland Transport advises that the sign is provided to clarify what is meant by the arrow in the far left lane when approaching Market Place from Fanshawe St.19 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBus chief acts over strandingsAuckland's main bus company is promising passengers furious at being stranded on a commuting route that it will closely monitor operations.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Springs interchange to get a major makeoverCould you please find out if the relevant roading people are aware of the chaos at the Western Springs motorway interchange.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBus users at 'boiling point'Passengers on a busy Auckland commuting route fear the city's public transport system is slipping into "Third World" territory after no-shows.16 Jun 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Grumpy' tester now on filmCameras are being used to monitor a driving tester accused of yelling at and frightening a woman he was putting through the hoops for a licence.16 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandCar pooling better, but...Car-pooling remains a largely untapped transport solution in Auckland, judging by lacklustre use of a priority lane on a main commuter route.13 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandShore language school pupils learn benefits of sharing transportNew migrants at a North Shore language school are setting an impressive example for fellow Aucklanders to start car-pooling.13 Jun 05:30 PM
EconomyTraffic index points to above trend growthAfter a sluggish start to the year, ANZ's Truckometer is pointing to a period of above-trend growth over the second half of 2013.11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiller driver was double the legal limitThe man who crashed into and killed a TV3 staff member was two times over the legal blood alcohol limit, police allege.10 Jun 03:23 AM
New ZealandLong and winding road cause for anxietyCharlotte Christie fears driving along the winding Gisborne-to-Wairoa road after writing off her car in a pile-up on a blind bend in which another motorist lost an arm.06 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandProvincial roads hold a deadly recordA Herald analysis of Transport Agency data collected from 67 districts has revealed the deadliest parts of the country in terms of personal risk to road users.06 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Reduced speed signs on viaduct will remainCould you please tell me if there is a recommended duration for reduced speed signage?03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandWhere are the petrolheads?Aucklanders stuck in traffic on their way back to work today may be surprised to learn their city has one of New Zealand's lowest vehicle ownership rates.03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice warn of high-risk driving todayPolice are urging motorists to drive to the conditions after a fatality-free start to Queen's Birthday Weekend.02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandWaterview Connection constructionAt 14 metres in diameter, the twin tunnels of the Waterview Connection will be the biggest in Australasia.01 Jun 05:30 PM
