OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: End of the road for the sacred car?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.05 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionAre tighter parking restrictions going to help Auckland?As Auckland prepares to cram in up to a million more residents over the next 30 years, parking fees and time limits may spread. Are tighter parking restrictions going to help Auckland?28 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandAucklanders face rising parking costsAuckland Council is suggesting a comprehensive shake up for parking in the city, which could mean higher costs to park your car and fewer places you can.28 May 02:03 AM
New ZealandNZ praised at global forum for road tollNew Zealand has been praised at a global forum for slashing its road toll last year, after the ignomy of edging up an international hit parade of carnage in 2012.22 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandHighway closedState Highway 1 near Warkworth will be closed from 7.30pm to remove wreckage of a large truck that crashed earlier today south of Pohuehue.15 May 07:22 AM
New ZealandTexting driver crashes into ditchA mother who was driving with her 3-year-old child in the rear seat was texting before she lost control of her vehicle, flipping into a ditch.14 May 01:22 AM
New ZealandDrink driver caught twice on same dayA man arrested for drink driving after his vehicle was blocked in by other motorists was stopped again for drink driving a few hours later.13 May 02:27 AM
New ZealandHow much does that commute cost you?Inner-city suburbs out of your reach? Maybe not. A new data-crunching tool helps renters to look at how affordable their living situation is when transport cost is factored in.13 May 12:25 AM
BusinessNothing left for trade creditors of BlacktopTrade creditors owed $11.2 million from a collapsed Auckland roading company are not going to see any of their money back, according to the latest receivers' report.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPursuing officer put people at riskA police officer put a fleeing driver and members of the public at risk when he chased a fleeing driver at speeds of up to 95 km/h on the wrong side of the road.01 May 12:08 AM
New ZealandTraffic flows smoothly after long weekendTraffic is flowing smoothly in and out of the country's main centres as holidaymakers return home from their long Anzac weekend.27 Apr 04:32 AM
New ZealandSeeing redI don't suffer from road rage; it's the lights that get me going. Or not going.25 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandEaster road toll worst in three yearsThe Easter holiday period has ended with the worst road toll in three years, with four deaths on the country's roads.21 Apr 07:32 PM
New ZealandEaster traffic delays test patienceTraffic delays are testing the patience of motorists in Waikato as holidaymakers head home after the long weekend.21 Apr 07:01 AM
New ZealandRoad toll holds at threePolice hope to keep this year's Easter road toll at three as they crack down on speeding, distracted and alcohol-fuelled drivers as holiday makers head home.20 Apr 07:16 AM
New ZealandLengthy delays for Easter holidaymakersHighways in and out of main centres around the country suffered heavy congestion today as holidaymakers attempted to make the most of their long weekend en masse.18 Apr 04:22 AM
New ZealandFinding the road aheadIt's costing $1.4b and by 2017 should help give drivers from Manukau to Albany with an alternative to SH1 and the harbour bridge. So how's it going?15 Apr 10:40 PM
New ZealandLabour's truck ban planLabour admits its new transport policies - scrapping trucks from fast lanes and motorhome rego fees - are 'small', while the Transport Minister labelled them a 'joke'.14 Apr 11:55 PM
TravelRoad trip not for the nervousCar fanatics are being given a chance to take a driving holiday on some of the world's most dangerous roads, including a notorious route near Queenstown.03 Apr 01:31 AM
WorldParis finds bizarre solution for smogParis drastically reduced its smog problem by banning half of all private cars and motor-bikes and almost all trucks on Monday.17 Mar 08:50 PM
New ZealandWeekend of carnage on Waikato roadsPolice say a culture change is needed on Waikato roads after a horror weekend saw 36 crashes, one death and several serious injuries.17 Mar 05:52 AM
New ZealandKiwi road one of the world's worstA stretch of road in the South Island is one of the 22 most dangerous in the world, according to a British driving firm.12 Mar 06:35 AM
New ZealandDipped headlights blamed for crashA coroner is recommending public education on the dangers of driving with dipped headlights on rural roads, after a wedding guest was killed by a vehicle at night in rural Waikato.28 Feb 03:34 AM
