Johnstone's Hill escape routes allow motorists to cross in case of accident.

In studies done in Europe, Asia, and the United States, silver proved to be the safest vehicle colour - although everyone knows red is fastest.

Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye denies trying to hitch an electioneering ride back to Parliament on an ambitious tramway proposal, saying she started work on it last year.

GDP growth twice as strong as forecasters picked despite earthquake

Survey that includes non-Aucklanders shows motorway north far less favoured.