PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGisborne hospitality positive about Uber launch, taxi drivers unsure population can sustain serviceUber is seeking local drivers for its upcoming launch in Gisborne.27 Jul 10:32 PM
WorldTrain derailment in Germany leaves three dead; injuries reportedSeveral people have died in a train derailment in southwestern Germany.27 Jul 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTraffic management expert doubtful new road cone hotline will work'I'm very doubtful that this particular thread [the hotline] is going to bear fruit.'27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBillion-dollar view? City showdown looms over tall buildings v volcanoesMinister Chris Bishop is pushing Auckland Council to allow faster development.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandIs $4 an hour too much to pay for car parking in central Whangārei?Business owners fear higher prices will keep customers from the CBD.25 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldUber is testing a women-only driver service in US, here’s how it worksThe feature is being tested in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Detroit.25 Jul 03:24 AM
New ZealandHow a cargo ship lost its rudder and narrowly avoided groundingSwift action by the crew brought it to a halt with just 1m of water under the keel.23 Jul 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Really improve things': Early off-ramp opening for Pāpāmoa commutersCouncillor Steve Morris says it will ease evening traffic bottlenecks.23 Jul 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingElectric motorbike maker Ubco saved by rich-list familiesThe company will stay in Mount Maunganui.21 Jul 08:32 PM
Auckland'A terrible decision': Opponent group appeals rich-listers' private helipad approval About 4000 signatures back the petition to prohibit residential helipads.21 Jul 03:11 AM
New ZealandOne month of new $824m highway: No crashes, no potholes, no complaints'The new highway has changed every aspect of our lives.'15 Jul 08:54 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail bans 2500 workers from using sleep meds citing safety concernsSome rotating shift workers rely on the meds to help them sleep. 15 Jul 03:54 AM
BusinessReport: Auckland's car reliance, low housing density lagging peersAuckland relies heavily on cars due to limited transport options.14 Jul 11:12 PM
WorldCycle rickshaws banned to tackle overtourism in FlorencePedicabs and golf carts full of tourists are overwhelming the Unesco-listed historic city.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rail enthusiast captures near miss between ute and heritage trainKieran Chisnall heard a ute 'roaring down the road' towards the level crossing, and knew the driver wasn’t going to stop.Watch09 Jul 12:11 AM
New ZealandRoad funding shifts: NZ explores tolls for new infrastructureA new $830 million toll road will open in 2026, connecting to Whangaparāoa.09 Jul 12:04 AM
AucklandAT's six-figure spend on public figures to create social media content under fireAT spent $147,765 on social media influencer campaigns in the year to May 2025. 08 Jul 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil reform: The Wayne Brown way has arrivedAuckland Council has a new development office and has taken direct control of planning.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'There's still a lot to do': Road safety concerns despite $47m upgradesThe road rebuild in Northland cost $47 million over nine months.06 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLove this City: The wind in Luxon’s hair, better housing and more dogs, roads and Matariki magic Opinion: Goings on at Auckland Council and other highlights of the week. 04 Jul 05:00 PM
AucklandAkl councillor proposes ban on residential helipads after Mowbray’s $24m home greenlitTreating helipads the same as cars and bikes is socially destabilising, says Mike Lee.04 Jul 12:33 AM
New Zealand'Extensive backlog': Harbour bridge crash disrupts Auckland trafficThe right southbound lane is blocked while emergency services attempt to clear the crash.03 Jul 06:42 PM
Property'Special ceiling': sun and moon art adorn new Auckland train station'Representing the history of this area. This ridgeline was a kauri forest.' - Barry Potter03 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandLocal taxis unite for Māori All Blacks game to tackle rogue pricingLocal taxis and Semenoff Stadium will offer a new taxi stand on Okara Drive on Saturday.03 Jul 12:00 AM
PropertyIkea opening ‘around Christmas trading period’, plans for traffic mitigation at Sylvia Park'Ikea is likely to open around the Christmas trading period at the end of this year.' 01 Jul 10:57 PM
Auckland'Massively disappointed': Helipad approval sparks backlashCouncil received 1400 submissions; more than 1300 opposed the helicopter flights.01 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandFears Northland Expressway at risk as report challenges $1.2b GDP boostMP Grant McCallum fears the highway could be scrapped by a Labour-led government.30 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWatch: First look inside City Rail Link’s unique new Te Waihorotiu Station'No other train station in the world will look like this,' says CRL CEO Patrick Brockie.30 Jun 03:00 AM
AucklandAli Williams and Anna Mowbray's contentious helipad approved for $24m homeThe application has been granted subject to a raft of conditions. 30 Jun 01:46 AM
Auckland'Really good thing': PM backs 110km/h speed limit for Pūhoi motorwayMore than 7900 submissions supported the new speed limit, with 94% in favour.29 Jun 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Uber in the sky': Can competing gondolas fix Queenstown's traffic woes?Two $200m-plus aerial transit proposals are promising a unique fix. 27 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhere did 8000 passengers go? The latest forecasts for $5.5b City Rail LinkThe initial capacity is lower than earlier forecasts of 27,000 passengers.27 Jun 05:51 AM
AirlinesSpain court suspends huge Ryanair 'abusive practices' fineEasyJet, Volotea, and Vueling were also fined for similar 'abusive practices'.27 Jun 05:33 AM
New Zealand'On autopilot': Peters criticises Treasury's ferry adviceWinston Peters disagreed with Treasury, citing higher economic value.24 Jun 11:46 PM
