OpinionMichael Barnett: Remove roadblocks to progressRemoving roadblocks to allow for decisive action on Auckland's critically important economic growth agenda is emerging as the top issue in early 2013.24 Dec 04:30 AM
New ZealandTV3 staff mourn road victimStaff at TV3 are in grief over the loss of a popular colleague and young mother, who was killed in a car crash that also seriously injured her two young daughters.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandYou can't cheat the speed radarIf the world's fastest mammal can't be bothered going fast over the Christmas holidays then neither should you. That's the message from police and keepers at Canterbury's Orana Wildlife Park.21 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCrackdown on driving offencesA week-long police crackdown on cellphone driving offences has seen a surge in the issuing of tickets. Police dished out 790 tickets nationally during the seven-day blitz last month, pushing the November total to 1736. October's total was 1156.21 Dec 04:30 PM
Freight and logistics'Scrooge' squeezes surplusThe Government has been accused of being a Christmas Scrooge and increasing petrol prices in order to protect its promise to get back into surplus in 2014-15.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLocks block drink driversThe first drink-drivers sentenced under new legislation will be eligible to install an alcohol interlock system for their vehicles from today.18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMarked speed camera vans rolled outNabbing speeding drivers in Northland used to be a rather covert affair, but in a drive to make the region's roads safer a speed camera van is no longer incognito.18 Dec 12:08 AM
OpinionAsk Phoebe: Connecting sections of Waikato expresswayA new motorway is being constructed near Hamilton, coming into the city from the north; many kilometres are near completion.17 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand$140m motorway a 'remarkable achievement'A $140 million four-lane motorway officially opened in Christchurch today was a "remarkable achievement" given the city's earthquake damage and disruption, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee said.14 Dec 03:46 AM
New ZealandMinister, mayor clash over transportThe Transport Minister and the mayor of Auckland have clashed over a report recommending plans for the city's transport network.13 Dec 03:37 AM
New ZealandAuckland transport report due todayA report due out today on Auckland's transport is expected to warn of gridlock for the city if it continues to rely on existing roads.12 Dec 07:41 PM
New ZealandCall to redo beaches lost to bridgeAuckland transport politicians are backing a proposal to recreate beaches lost to North Shore's Shoal Bay when the harbour bridge was built in the 1950s.09 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Arty tyre tracks will return to orange walls after surface repair05 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHigher penalties needed for driversGreg Reynolds has seen too many young, inexperienced drivers, older drivers and those who should know better crash outside his business.01 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHighway threatens poet's graveThe grave of a leading New Zealand poet is at risk from a highway.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrivers ignore cellphone banPolice are shocked at the high numbers of drivers dividing their attention between cellphones and the road, three years after calling or texting at the wheel was banned.26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Diesel shuttle will fill Waitakere gap when rail plugs inWith the conversion to electric trains and wires out west going to Swanson is Waitakere to lose its rail service or are there plans to extend the electrification?26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandGrafton Bridge a goldmine road trapA central Auckland bridge is netting $150,000 in traffic fines from confused motorists every month.25 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Enough reports - get on with railWhat hope for the CBD in 30 years when Auckland is home to another million residents and still tunnel-less? Brian Rudman on Auckland transport.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland's looming go-slowRush-hour traffic in central Auckland will slow to walking pace in 10 years if the central city rail tunnel isn't built, a confidential report warns.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: An uphill argument when it comes to onramp favouritism for trucks21 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAucklanders want Govt cash for railA majority of Aucklanders want the Government to make a significant contribution to the $2.86 billion city rail link, a new poll shows.18 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandOlder drivers failing competency testsNearly half of all senior drivers referred by doctors for on-road competency tests this year have failed, Transport Ministry figures reveal.16 Nov 02:04 AM
