A horde of motorcyclists revved up to Parliament today to protest against ACC fees.

Fans heading to tonight’s Bledisloe clash at Eden Park are facing traffic chaos on Auckland’s motorway after a four car pile-up on a Newmarket off-ramp.

A motorist, who ignored warning lights and drove around level crossing barrier arms at a known blackspot, was seconds away from being hit by a train.

Robert Neale has hit three vehicles at level crossings, resulting in three deaths, in his nine years as a freight train driver.

A long-awaited upgrade to State Highway 1 north of Wellington has moved forward with the award of a major contract.

Drivers with learner or restricted licences will have to progress to the next stage within a five-year time period - or resit the theory test.

National's $212 million plan to fast-track regional road projects using asset sales cash is not backed by a strong economic case, OIA documents reveal.

Controversial plans to extend Auckland's motorway network to Warkworth have won draft approval after a public hearing over three months.

Labour says the Government is poised to offer Auckland motorists an election "bribe" by fast-forwarding motorway tunnels under the Waitemata Harbour - without room for trains.

A Government agency has spent $10,000 in legal costs pursuing a $250 debt from an outspoken opponent of road tolls.

Contractors racing to clear a slip that has cut off State Highway 1 at the Brynderwyns expect to have both lanes open in time for the weekend.

Those opposed to the proposed Basin Reserve flyover in Wellington were thrilled today after learning of an independent Board of Inquiry's decision to decline consent.

Speed limits on some open roads could be lowered because road safety officials believe they are too dangerous to drive at 100km/h.

Helicopter monsoon buckets were yesterday used to clear loose material from above two highways - one of which was closed by an early morning rockfall.

A large rockfall near Mount Aspiring has closed State Highway 6 south of Makarora until at least midday tomorrow.

An emergency closure of two lanes on the Northern Motorway is expected to cause traffic chaos in Auckland.

Auckland motorists travelling on low lying sections of the city's motorway network tonight are being warned to beware of flooding due to a king tide and strong winds.

A combination of factors is credited for a drop in car usage, including; higher fuel prices, improved public transport and off-putting traffic congestion, writes Brian Rudman.