New ZealandAre we there yet? Bus trip from hellAn overnight bus trip has turned into a night from hell for 37 passengers on a Naked Bus trip from Wellington to Auckland this morning.31 Aug 10:41 PM
New ZealandRemuera tractors in rego dodgeMotorists are evading hundreds of dollars in vehicle licensing fees by incorrectly registering their cars as farm vehicles.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrible month' for red-light running by trainsThree Auckland passenger trains ran red lights last month, alarming rail operator Transdev.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBikeway to open - but no uni accessA $11m cycleway through Grafton Gully will open this week - but there's no access to Auckland university - sold as the cycleway's most likely users.28 Aug 09:33 PM
New ZealandAuckland rail may run under harbourTransport Minister Gerry Brownlee has left open a prospect of trains, trams or buses running under Auckland's Waitemata Harbour - not just motorway traffic.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig rate rises in store despite cutsAuckland Mayor Len Brown is talking of selling council carparks and naming rights to swimming pools to help balance the books in his new 10-year budget.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKey: Peters will be responsible with balance of powerPrime Minister John Key says if Winston Peters holds the balance of power after the election, he believes the NZ First leader will exercise it responsibly and not force New Zealand back into an election.28 Aug 06:06 AM
New ZealandVineyard benefits from ferry decisionA decision not to move the interisland ferry terminal from Picton to Clifford Bay has resulted in KiwiRail land being sold to a wine grower.28 Aug 02:38 AM
Freight and logisticsBlack budget: Rates rises and cutsAuckland faces rate hikes of 3.5 per cent for eight years straight and $2.8 billion of cuts to capital projects.28 Aug 01:31 AM
Freight and logisticsBig cuts to services revealed todayBig cuts to transport, parks and community services will be outlined later this morning when Auckland Mayor Len Brown unveils the first draft of a new 10-year budget.26 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandDrivers cash in on ambulance rortHundreds of motorists are falsely registering their cars as ambulances, avoiding more than $200 in fees.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSex attacks amid taxi claimsTwelve alleged sexual assaults were among almost 200 formal complaints laid against taxi drivers and companies with NZ Transport Agency in the past year.25 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionNancy ready to begin drillingMcConnell Dowell Constructors is drilling an underground tunnel north of Auckland, from the Watercare Pump Station at Orewa to subdivisions north of Grand Drive.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Apply basic rules of drivingA reader writes: I'd like to get some clarification on the road rules at the intersection of School Rd and Vodanovich Rd in Te Atatu South. Who exactly has the right of way?25 Aug 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsProjects on hold to soften budgetHundreds of capital projects totalling about $300 million are being deferred by Auckland Council this year to address pressures in next year's black budget.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour - We'll start rail linkLabour and the Greens both want an immediate start to Auckland's underground railway, but are divided over whether to complete the $2 billion-plus Waikato Expressway.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTransport - the parties' big plansNational has just announced $100 million over four years for new urban cycleways, as Labour and the Greens promise to eclipse that investment.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Let's get sports stars to help save Kiwi lives'Visiting world motoring chief Jean Todt has praised New Zealand's road safety effort, but says there must be no let-up, and is challenging sports stars to join the cause.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsGovt hints at early start to City Rail LinkThe Government is looking at an early start on the $2.4 billion City Rail Link - but only for a short section of the route to go with the redevelopment of the Downtown Shopping Centre.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Fractions help fuel seem cheaperA reader writes: Why is petrol at the pump priced to the third decimal place - a thousandth of a cent?18 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandGovt's $100m cycleway pledgeThe Government is muscling in on Green Party turf by promising an extra $100 million over four years for urban cycleways.18 Aug 04:37 AM
AirlinesUber-style flight sharing app deemed illegalA service which connects available pilots with passengers willing to split travel costs isn't operating legally says an FAA ruling in the US.18 Aug 12:42 AM
PoliticsCouncil hunts for missing moneyAuckland Transport is pursuing tens of thousands of dollars in disputed payments after a long-running investigation.17 Aug 01:57 AM
WorldRobot hitchhiker nears end of 6000km journeyIt has dipped its boots in Lake Superior, crashed a wedding and attended an aboriginal pow-wow.16 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesPressure on to ease Oz-NZ travelPressure is building to make travel easier between Australia and New Zealand, a move that could help fill a million empty seats each year on flights across the Tasman.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Path under bridge not for publicAuckland Transport staff have made repairs to the sea wall at a number of other locations in Auckland, writes Phoebe Falconer.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHigh-vis sting slows driversA swarm of hi-vis vests kept drivers in check during a sting at a level crossing in Auckland last night.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhere's Waterview work at?Night-time traffic on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway is being diverted as heavy concrete beams are lifted into place for a giant triple-level traffic interchange at Waterview.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil execs work with stunning viewsMore and more Auckland Council executives and staff are moving into central city offices with million dollar harbour views.12 Aug 07:30 PM
