New ZealandAA offers freebies to learner driversThe Automobile Association (AA) today launches its Ignition programme, which gives three free driving lessons to new learner drivers who are, or are related to, AA members.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Big vehicles mean savingsA reader writes: High-productivity motor vehicles (HPMVs) seem to be becoming increasingly obvious around Auckland.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandPeter Calder: Remote controllers keep us moving on busy roadsThe morning sun glints off the Sentinel building towering above Takapuna and the citybound traffic is starting to thicken on the harbour bridge as I start up the southern span.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Busy bus stops first in lineBus shelters are normally placed at "busy" bus stops, however there is an argument that bus stops become busy when a shelter is added, says Phoebe Falconer.22 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPlan to get Mangere residents out of carsMangere Central, one of the country's most economically and socially challenged enclaves, is in line for an urban project that will make walking and cycling safer.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsCouncil seeks transport funding talks with new govtAuckland Council wants to talk to the new Govt about special taxes, including road charges and vehicle congestion charges, to fund its transport programme.22 Sep 02:50 AM
OpinionEditorial: Speed-limit tweaks a welcome ideaIt is well past time New Zealand recognised our open roads are not all safe enough to justify a 100km/h speed limit.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTransport and housing top of listPolitical parties are tailoring all manner of policies for Auckland, or more precisely at 1,030,125 enrolled Jafas, to win their vote.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCameras target speed sneaksCutting edge speed cameras that can catch out drivers who slow down for traditional cameras then speed up again are being considered by police.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhoebe Falconer: Merchant Navy Red Ensign was flownWork on the bridge is part of a $15 million New Zealand Transport Agency project to improve safety and help ease congestion on the Southern Motorway.10 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionDr Jamie Hosking: Smaller roads free us from trafficWe all hate being stuck in traffic. The usual response to congested roads in New Zealand, especially in Auckland, is to make the congested road bigger - turn a two-lane road into four.08 Sep 05:00 PM
ConstructionMega-mole Alice nears daylightAuckland's mega motorway tunnelling machine is powering its way below Waterview with only about 300 metres to go before reaching daylight early next month.08 Sep 05:51 AM
New ZealandTeacher caught speeding past schoolPolice have stopped and ticketed several drivers speeding past schools this week - including a high school teacher and a father with his pre-school aged daughter in the back.05 Sep 07:00 AM
Freight and logisticsRefund for hellish bus rideA bus company has refunded all 37 passengers who endured two breakdowns on a nightmare ride through the central North Island.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAre we there yet? Bus trip from hellAn overnight bus trip has turned into a night from hell for 37 passengers on a Naked Bus trip from Wellington to Auckland this morning.31 Aug 10:41 PM
New ZealandDrivers cash in on ambulance rortHundreds of motorists are falsely registering their cars as ambulances, avoiding more than $200 in fees.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Apply basic rules of drivingA reader writes: I'd like to get some clarification on the road rules at the intersection of School Rd and Vodanovich Rd in Te Atatu South. Who exactly has the right of way?25 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Let's get sports stars to help save Kiwi lives'Visiting world motoring chief Jean Todt has praised New Zealand's road safety effort, but says there must be no let-up, and is challenging sports stars to join the cause.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTruck driver hospitalised after chemical leakA truck driver was hospitalised after chemicals leaked from his truck near Taupo overnight, the fire service says.18 Aug 07:27 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Fractions help fuel seem cheaperA reader writes: Why is petrol at the pump priced to the third decimal place - a thousandth of a cent?18 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Path under bridge not for publicAuckland Transport staff have made repairs to the sea wall at a number of other locations in Auckland, writes Phoebe Falconer.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHigh-vis sting slows driversA swarm of hi-vis vests kept drivers in check during a sting at a level crossing in Auckland last night.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhere's Waterview work at?Night-time traffic on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway is being diverted as heavy concrete beams are lifted into place for a giant triple-level traffic interchange at Waterview.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Noise pollution unfortunate extraManukau Rd and Pah Rd are both arterial roads and are designed to cope with significant heavy vehicle volumes, writes Phoebe Falconer.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreens' $10b bid to end city gridlockThe Greens yesterday launched a multibillion-dollar plan to save Auckland from traffic gridlock which dumps mega-roading projects.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand100 years of red light rageTraffic lights. Can't do with them, can't do without them. Or can we? A century after the world's first lights were switched on, what's the future of traffic control?04 Aug 08:30 PM
OpinionMathew Dearnaley: Flouting the signals as old red, yellow and greenRunning the red has been an all too popular Auckland pastime since the first set of "vehicle actuated" traffic lights was installed at the intersection of Customs and Albert Sts in June, 1947.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandParking rises likely to irkMost Auckland motorists would take a dim view of parking restrictions or fee hikes to coax them on to buses, trains or ferries.03 Aug 05:00 PM
