New Zealand'A game-changer': Northlanders thrilled with four-lane highway announcementSimeon Brown has announced accelerated work on a new four-lane expressway.23 Jul 04:41 AM
New ZealandNZTA looks at drastic speed cuts for State Highway 8 after serious crashesTransport Minister demands NZTA briefing following multiple SH8 incidents.22 Jul 09:54 AM
New ZealandTraffic management boss says industry not to blame for road cone maniaWe do not charge for road cones, says Traffix managing director Michael Eremin.22 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandInside the $180m plan to keep Interislander ferries afloat until 2029Experts investigated extending the fleet's life after the mega ferries were cancelled.22 Jul 03:53 AM
New ZealandTown to get one of its one-lane bridges replaced – but the other will have to waitIt will cost up to $125 million to replace all the bridges but bottlenecks will continue.22 Jul 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It winds the whole community down': Rural school bus changes kick in'You've got potentially 400 kids sitting on the side of the road next year.'21 Jul 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Budget-busting transport planning needs more political debate, not lessOPINION: NZ needs a broader discussion on what Tiriti-led transport policies look like.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highwayThe closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.21 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: The likely cause of CrowdStrike chaos – and how Trump could undermine cyber securityOPINION: The former President undermined a key agency – and could gut it if re-elected.21 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland Transport rolls out $50 weekly fare capAT users will be charged a maximum $50 a week, regardless of how often they use services.21 Jul 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-addict says roadside drug testing wouldn't have stopped him – but NZ should still do itDuring his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.19 Jul 05:04 PM
New ZealandGovt pledges to repair 95% of potholes within 24 hoursThe Government agreed on new pothole repair targets with NZTA and roading contractors.19 Jul 12:31 AM
Freight and logisticsWatch: Inside NZ’s biggest fully electric bus depotKinetic says about 75% of Auckland's buses will be electric over the next 3-5 years.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSo much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing marketMassive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?16 Jul 11:57 PM
New ZealandParking camera trial for BoP townsNew roving parking cameras being trialled in the Western Bay of Plenty.16 Jul 08:56 PM
New ZealandPharmac called out and speed camera signage | Focus Morning Bulletin July 17, 2024In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, David Seymour outlines expectations for Pharmac, new speed-camera signage and Tenacious D world tour gets halted.Watch16 Jul 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeProperty Insider: How to still get $10k off a new house; apartment prices cut by 25%One company is offering eligible buyers money for deposits so they can afford a house.15 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandAT boss under fire and Catholic order stripped of authority | Focus Morning Bulletin July 16, 2024In today's headlines with Chereè Kinnear, criticism for AT boss, exorcism abuse claims and another legal win for Donald Trump.Watch15 Jul 07:51 PM
KahuTe reo Māori names to grace Eastern BuswayNgāi Tai ki Tāmaki and Ngaati Whanaunga gift Eastern Busway Māori names.15 Jul 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Why are we losing our minds over 15 free bicycles?OPINION: Spurious 'economic necessity' claims undermine environment and efficiency goals.15 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLarge majority of Kiwis want slower speeds, despite Govt policy to raise themA survey by NZTA has found that Kiwis like the lower speeds the Government is changing.15 Jul 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsWellington's Cranfields to stay open after 'overwhelming support'The owner said she wants to work with a council that isn't 'hostile to business'.14 Jul 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRob Rattenbury: Investment in ferries vitalOPINION: We can't afford not to replace the Interislander ferries.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: New Aratere autopilot grounding theory; Razor's edge in ABs winOPINION: 'Wow, thank goodness for a bit of a Beauden boost.'14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTall order for zoo-to-zoo giraffe deliveryPreparing a giraffe for a road trip takes a bit of planning.12 Jul 03:20 AM
New ZealandStreet View: Do locals want Mount ferry service?The ferries would run from downtown Mount Maunganui to Tauranga city centre.11 Jul 11:45 PM
Freight and logisticsCraig Evans to step down as CEO of MOVEHe has been in the job for less than two years.11 Jul 09:45 PM
New ZealandTransport Minister tight-lipped on whether KiwiRail could lose ferriesAn advisory group may urge end to operator's ferry role.11 Jul 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Bureaucracy gone mad on Aratere grounding inquiriesOPINION: 'The waka-jumping law is more democratic as it puts the rights of voters first.'11 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsTransport Minister coming for NZTA's ‘out of control’ road cone useThe Govt will begin a 'risk-based' approach to TTM use that will reduce cone numbers.11 Jul 05:00 PM
Politics‘There is no cover-up’: How an NZ First tweet drove daylight between Luxon and PetersPublic speculation about the Aratere's June grounding ramped up after an NZ First tweet.11 Jul 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tolls, targeted rates a small price to pay for decent infrastructureOPINION: Also in today's letters – parenting and the state; 'reckless' remote inspections.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKey BOP-Waikato highway to close for maintenanceRoute between the two regions will close overnight on four consecutive days.10 Jul 05:00 AM