New ZealandDunedin City Council concerns for road fundingThere are fears Dunedin could lose out to Auckland as a result of proposed changes to the way the New Zealand Transport Agency allocates funding for roading projects.23 Apr 08:12 PM
New ZealandWoF changes to start in OctoberThe New Zealand Transport Agency plans to phase in a 12-month warrant of fitness from October, nine months earlier than originally planned.23 Apr 05:18 AM
New ZealandNew parking fees boost council coffersMotorists are paying more money to park in downtown Auckland under a new scheme which allows them to stay longer - if they are prepared to pay extra.22 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandMayor hot and cold on tramsAuckland Mayor Len Brown has been a key player in withdrawing - and reinstating - funding for the two historic trams in Wynyard Quarter, official papers show.22 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionMatt McCarten: Ministers without a clueIt takes a lot to get Aucklanders riled, writes Matt McCarten. "When they do, governments fall."13 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessFall in truck volumes early sign of drought impactANZ's Truckometer is showing early signs of the impact of drought on economic activity.11 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandWorkers inconvenienced by school kidsSchoolkids are causing chaos on peak time Auckland buses, although officials say nothing can be done because refusing to take them would infringe students' rights.06 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionMarilyn Johnson: Why so many cyclists fail to see redYou've probably seen it happen, writes Marillyn Johnson. You're mindful of traffic infringement fines and public safety, then someone on a bike rides past you, straight through the red lights.02 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Backing into angle parking has risksCould you clarify the parking situation whereby one has to drive into an angle park or parking space at right angles to the kerb on a public road.01 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandEaster holiday traffic slows to a crawlMain roads out of major centres were clogged with traffic today as holidaymakers hit the roads for the Easter weekend, but so far drivers were being patient police say.29 Mar 01:54 AM
New ZealandHopes for another fatality-free EasterThe country's top traffic cop is urging drivers to make history with another fatality-free Easter weekend.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandEaster prayer for zero road tollPolice are challenging drivers to achieve another zero-death road toll this Easter as New Zealanders take advantage of their last holiday weekend before winter.26 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Victoria Park tunnel's lights all drivers needEvery time I use the Victoria Park Tunnel in the daytime I notice drivers in front of me, to the side and behind turn their car lights on and then, a few seconds later, turn them off when emerging at the other end.25 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrivers adapt well to changeOne year on from major changes to the give way rules, drivers have impressed authorities with their almost seamless response.24 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandAA blasts red-light camera delaysBureaucrats are being accused of risking lives by dithering over policy guidelines for posting cameras at the country's most dangerous intersections to stop drivers running red lights.24 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland's $1.25b gridlock billSnarled-up Auckland roads are costing the country $1.25 billion a year, new Government-commissioned research reveals.23 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandTraffic flows over new $24m bridgeState Highway One north of Taupo has a new bridge across the Waikato River, which traffic began using yesterday.18 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandHow LA is losing its love affair with carsIt was the 20th century California Dream: a suburban home, a flash car to get you to and from work and a freewheeling lifestyle. But the dream's flipside was a nightmarish sprawl with an unsustainable footprint.15 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrink driving discharges dismissedSenior legal figures do not believe there is a problem with the number of drink-drivers before the courts who receive a discharge without conviction.14 Mar 11:42 PM
New ZealandJudges let off drink driversJudges let off around 50 people a year for drink-driving - with reasons ranging from models wanting to work overseas and wannabe police officers and nannies.14 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandCauseway tunneller begins journeyAs a giant tunnelling machine is packed into 20 shipping containers in China, ready to build Auckland's $1.4 billion Waterview link, a major upgrade is starting on the adjacent Northwestern Motorway.14 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionAsk Phoebe: Cricket won't stump up for transportAuckland Transport says that the Blues pay for their patrons, as do the All Blacks and NZ Rugby League. Cricket, Phoenix and Warriors choose not to contribute, so services are provided at a cost to the patron.13 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan in court over alleged Ironman road rageA Taupo dairy farmer charged with intentionally injuring an Ironman cyclist in an alleged road rage attack reappeared in the Taupo District Court today.13 Mar 12:34 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Taxing carparks the right moveThe Government really must be strapped for money, Brian Rudman. It's so short that to scrape in an extra $17 million or so of petty cash it's willing to break an election pledge and upset a group of core supporters.12 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Logjam hardly a one-off eventAfter last week's chaos, it's clear we need dedicated and vigilantly policed bus lanes to keep city moving.10 Mar 08:30 PM
Freight and logisticsStaff carpark costs likely to soarAuckland and Wellington carpark costs will shoot up 50 per cent, a lobby group claims, if proposed changes to fringe benefit tax go through.10 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandBricks strewn across Auckland motorwayA vehicle pulling a trailer loaded with bricks has hit the median barrier and overturned while heading west on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway.09 Mar 12:36 AM
