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Petrol price to jump on tax rise

Petrol prices are set to rise next week to their second highest level ever - thanks to a Government tax hike.

Toll opponent loses court appeal

An outspoken opponent of tolls has lost his latest court appeal over unpaid toll fees.

Council staff get special shuttles

Len Brown's staff have been riding in special shuttles zipping around Auckland - apparently because it's faster than the public transport they provide to ratepayers.

MediaWorks eyes rail link compensation

TV3 owner MediaWorks Holdings is opposing Auckland Transport in the Environment Court over conditions for the $2.86 billion City Rail Link.

Ask Phoebe: Expressway will cut travel on any journey

Historically distances between towns or cities were taken from post office to post office but with the closure of many of these the measurement becomes problematic.

Kids pick up on adults' illegal habits

Parents who drive while disqualified or without a licence are passing on the illegal habits to their children, a study has found.

Aratere slowly returns to Wellington

Transdev Auckland doubles profit

Interislander deny Peters' claims

Interislander management have refuted claims by NZ First leader Winston Peters that the ferry Aratere has blown an engine on its return voyage from Singapore.

Cycleways win funding

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee yesterday highlighted increases in money for walking and cycling

Bus lane eyed for eco cars

Allowing electric cars in bus and high-occupancy vehicle lanes is being suggested to encourage more drivers to take advantage of renewable power generation.

Paul Little: Calls, cash and curmudgeons

Because I take the Northern Toll Road frequently, I have signed up for online payments.

Aratere heading back to New Zealand

The troubled Interislander ferry Aratere is on its way back to New Zealand following repairs in Singapore.

Airport parking goes sky high

Booking online, or picking the right hotel, could make a big difference to the amount you pay for parking at the airport next time you head overseas.

Transport cash fares to increase

Casual fares are to rise on Auckland buses and trains by up to 17.6 per cent as the city's public transport agency tries to steer more passengers to its $100 million cashless electronic smart card.

Price war likely to speed up car switch

Electric cars are on the brink of a price war, as more new models become available and secondhand Japanese imports sell for as little as $25,000.

Mum, daughter farewelled

A mother and daughter killed when a Dutch driver allegedly ran a stop sign have been laid to rest today.

Taxi? Why none were to be had in London

Commuters in central London faced gridlock today after taxi drivers staged a major protest over the introduction of cut-price fare app Uber.