New ZealandDriving skills sharpened upFifty youngsters took to the track at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park in Waikato to test-drive a road-safety course which aims to teach vital skills.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTouching tribute to lost girlA touching musical tribute today farewelled a "fun-loving, extroverted 12-year-old girl who enjoyed life" before she was killed in a horrific crash last weekend.09 Jun 06:16 AM
New ZealandCouncil rejects $75m offer for carparkThe Auckland Council has rejected a $75 million offer for the Downtown carpark - with the CEO saying it's 'not currently for sale'.09 Jun 04:12 AM
New ZealandCommuters urged to switch to carpoolingMotorists wanting to save up to $10 a day - and enjoy the benefits of scooting down a transit lane - are being advised to find a carpooling mate.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurprise bid for prime CBD parking spotThe operators of Tournament Parking have made a surprise offer of $75 million today to buy the downtown carpark from Auckland Council.06 Jun 04:18 AM
New ZealandBattle over commuters' city parkingResidents' groups ringing central Auckland are ganging up on the city's transport authority to banish commuter parking from their streets.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Science, not a whim, informs ramp signalsAs well as public concern with the phasing of the street traffic lights I think there is a similar issue with the motorway on-ramp signals.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPupils mourn girls killed in crashMemorials for two 12-year-old girls killed in a crash at Rakaia at the weekend have been inundated with well-wishes and messages of love and support.03 Jun 11:17 PM
Freight and logisticsMayor's parking fee rise push alarms city business groupAuckland Mayor Len Brown supports a $1 hourly fee rise for central city parking, which he wants his council's transport arm to line up against a region-wide parking strategy.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOur world-class traffic jamsAuckland remains one of the world's most traffic-clogged cities, although it is not as bad as it was a year ago.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity mourns girls killed in crashMemorials have been set up at schools attended by two 12-year-olds killed in a horrific road crash, with school friends leaving flowers and messages for the girls.03 Jun 07:35 AM
New ZealandTourist in court over crashA Dutch tourist has been remanded on bail after an appearance in Christchurch District Court this morning over the deaths of three people in a car smash at the weekend.02 Jun 10:42 PM
New ZealandGrieving family offer olive branchThe family of a girl killed in a crash with two other people say the tourist accused of causing the carnage is as much a victim as those who died.02 Jun 07:38 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Changes afoot for vanishing bus only laneI commute on a bus from the North Shore to the city, which travels along the Fanshawe St bus lan, writes a reader.02 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPublic transport edging out the carAucklanders are making the shift from driving to work to taking public transport.02 Jun 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsDigging deep for rail link projectAuckland Transport is about to begin buying more than 200 subterranean central Auckland properties for the proposed $2.86 billion City Rail Link.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAA 'sceptical' on park & ride feesIskra Lewis says she is typical of Auckland's southern commuter line users. She cannot afford to pay for parking in the CBD but needs her car to get to the railway station.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandParking in Auckland set for shake-upWith a million more people to cram in, Auckland Transport is looking at radical measures to help cut commuter traffic. And it could mean parking meter pain.28 May 07:58 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Waikato Expressway due to be completed by 2019Could you tell me the state of play with regard to the four-laning of SH1 to Cambridge?28 May 05:00 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
Freight and logisticsCould Uber mean the end of poorly paid cabbies?A major shift is underway on America's roadways. Driving strangers once paid terribly but can now bag an UberX driver more than $90K a year.28 May 01:45 AM
New ZealandPetrol prices: How you'll travelMotorists should brace themselves for petrol rising another three cents per litre, while drivers of light vehicles run on diesel will face about a 10 per cent rise.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: How to work out steepness of our streets"Would you be so kind as to find out from NZTA what the percentage sign refers to on some of their steep hill gradient signs?", writes a reader.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt targets for rail link 'unrealistic'Auckland Mayor Len Brown's latest attempt to make an early start to the $2.86 billion City Rail Link in 2016 has been dismissed by the Transport Minister.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoubts over city rail link's early startA report for Auckland Council has cast doubt on the targets set by the Government to make an early start on the $2.86 billion city rail link.26 May 03:33 AM
Freight and logisticsCity's $35m property spending spreeProperties worth $35 million have been bought to secure the route for Auckland's proposed $2.86 billion City Rail Link.25 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandBaby flung from car namedA woman has been spotted breastfeeding an unrestrained baby in a moving car, just one day after another unrestrained infant died from injuries suffered in a crash.21 May 04:31 AM
OpinionMike Noon: Four changes that can save livesThe modern approach to road safety is about creating safer drivers, safer roads, safer speeds and safer vehicles, writes Mike Noon. We have to improve in all of these areas, not just one.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBaby's carseat found in boot after crashThe death of an unrestrained 12-week-old baby girl who was thrown from her mother's lap in a crash could've been avoided by a carseat - found in the car's boot.20 May 05:00 PM
