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Ask Phoebe: Road snarl ups causing park and ride problems

Getting out of Orakei carpark safely an issue during busy periods

An end to parking fustration?

Quiet night after the quake

Emergency workers reported a quiet night in Wellington despite aftershocks continuing to shake the city.

Woman flees attacker in busy traffic

A woman ran into a busy Rotorua road and risked being killed by a car to escape a man who had punched her in the face and was trying to steal her backpack.

Hunt for women who jumped into traffic

The identities of two women who jumped in front of traffic and caused injuries to several people, including a pregnant woman, are yet to be established by police.

Pedestrians jump in front of traffic

Several people were rushed to hospital last night after two women deliberately jumped in front of traffic, causing a crash.

Road workers injured on job

More than 50 people have been injured while working on Western Bay of Plenty roads and bridges in the past two years.

Palmerston North highway remains closed

John Minto: Free transport an end to 'hell on earth'

I've lived in this city for 36 years and for the last 20 the quality of life has ebbed through traffic conditions no one should have to put up with, writes John Minto.

Neil Binnie: Strategic car parks part of gridlock solution

The car park at the Albany Bus Station with room for 1200 cars demonstrates the success of proper parking linked to an efficient bus service, writes Neil Binnie.

Kiwi drivers' biggest frustrations

A new survey has found that failing to leave details after hitting a parked car is the driver habit Kiwi motorists found the most frustrating.

Are congestion charges the fix for Auckland's traffic woes?

Are congestion charges the fix for Auckland's traffic woes? Put your vote forward here and add your comments on the city's traffic future.

Aucklanders face petrol tax or road tolls

Aucklanders face paying to drive on city roads unless they are prepared to swallow hefty rates or fuel tax rises.

John Roughan: It's the roads not the motorway

Traffic engineering is probably the only realistic solution to Auckland's congestion, writes John Roughan. "The busway, like the bridge, is fine."

Suspicious package sparked Queen Street bomb alert

Four-storey rule sparks congestion fear

Prepare for hectic arvo

Auckland people are being warned to allow extra travel time around the city today because of big sporting events.

Drivers dark on street of lights

Nine sets of traffic lights in 1km - it's enough to drive motorists around the bend.