Tauranga motorcyclist Rhys Middleton was killed by an overseas driver. Now his mother is campaigning for a change in the law allowing visitors to drive in NZ.

A police crackdown on taxi and Uber drivers last weekend saw 129 people given infringement notices and 18 drivers forbidden to operate.

She was failed for going too fast, then failed for going too slow - while others have simply fled city and country just to get their licence.

A former Ministry of Transport boss who allegedly stole more than $700,000 through false contracts has been denied bail. Joanne

Exclusive: The Government looks set to introduce a new testing regime to catch drug-impaired drivers and prevent more carnage on our roads.

Police have covertly monitored some of the country's most dangerous level rail crossings this week as the number of near misses continues to rise.

Joanne Harrison, accused of stealing more than $700,000 entered no plea because her lawyer wasn't present.

Alcohol-activated locks which prevent drink-drivers from starting their car will soon be mandatory for repeat offenders.

A former Ministry of Transport manager is back in New Zealand and has appeared in court on dishonesty charges.

Trucks are involved in nearly a quarter of all fatal crashes but, most of the time, they are not at fault. The Ministry of Transport's

Transport Minister Simon Bridges ignored official advice to consult with councils before announcing he would allow electric cars to use bus lanes.

COMMENT: There's much that Government could do that would be useful. Taxing us more is not one of them.

Transport Minister Simon Bridges says road tolling could be done by GPS satellite, as opposed to toll gantries or cameras.

WATCH: The grieving mother, the lucky survivor, the road safety chief.

American Airlines and Qantas say their expanded alliance across the Pacific will directly benefit New Zealand passengers and they expect more competitive air fares across the Pacific.

Drivers need to know the speed limits that apply on urban and rural roads no matter what locality they are in.

A spend of more than $360,000 on pay television subscriptions by Government departments has been criticised by Labour.

Transport Minister Simon Bridges takes over as head of the International Transport Forum as the organisation tackles ways to boost global trade and tourism at its annual gathering.

There's something strange about Tom Short's little yellow Datsun 1200. It might be that it can clear a quarter mile in a lightning-fast 14 seconds.

New police red-light cameras with radar technology will go live in Auckland and Wellington starting Thursday.

The Government remains sceptical about plans by Auckland Council to introduce a motorway toll or a fuel tax as a new congestion busting tool.

Threats to burn down a driving tester's home and to call down divine retribution on another's children are among a growing number of abuse cases faced by licensing staff.

The development of a code of practice to better screen and educate tourist drivers is being closely watched by the Government.

Transport Minister Simon Bridges has told the New Zealand Transport Agency to start work on a precise route for a tunnel to duplicate the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Moves to prevent crashes involving foreign drivers have been encouraging but need to go further, say two boys who lost their father in such an accident.

Preparations are being made for another Waitemata Harbour crossing - with a tunnel east of the Auckland Harbour Bridge the Government's preferred option.

Almost 7 per cent of children under 5 are not properly restrained in cars, a survey shows, and police say more could be done to ensure children are safe.