New Zealand2016 road toll worst in six yearsBoth the holiday road toll and last year's entire toll are the worst they've been in years.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Worst Xmas road crash sitesA Herald investigation reveals the most dangerous roads during the Christmas holiday period.25 Dec 06:38 AM
New ZealandRelief as road south of Kaikoura reopenedTransport Minister Simon Bridges officially reopens the road south of Kaikoura.21 Dec 04:53 AM
New ZealandHundreds of ACC quake claimsHundreds of people have lodged injury claims following last month's massive magnitude-7.8 earthquake.14 Dec 11:20 PM
New ZealandKey spends day with aspiring deputy PMOutgoing PM John Key is remaining tight-lipped on who he is backing for the deputy PM role as he spends the day with aspiring candidate Simon Bridges.07 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandSimon Bridges to stand for Deputy PMTransport Minister Simon Bridges has declared his bid for Deputy Prime Minister.06 Dec 11:04 PM
New ZealandNZ's next PM: Old, new, or wild card?The contest for New Zealand's next PM is shaping up as a race between an veteran politician, a lower-profile minister, and a wild card.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPressure mounts on post-quake alternative routeMotorists travelling the alternative route between Christchurch and Picton have been caught up in heavy congestion today, as traffic pressure mounts on the post-quake thoroughfare.04 Dec 02:41 AM
New ZealandFirst look at self-driving car revealedBay of Plenty drivers dubious about self-driving cars may be inclined to stay off the roads today.17 Nov 08:05 PM
New ZealandA picture of devastationNew aerial photos show there is much work to be done after Monday's 7.8 quake.15 Nov 10:38 PM
New ZealandMonths to repair Kaikoura highways - BridgesRestoring highway access to Kaikoura will take months, Transport Minister Simon Bridges says.15 Nov 12:23 AM
New Zealand'There's significant cracking'Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is one of the few people working in Wellington's central business district following a large 7.5 earthquake 13 Nov 09:23 PM
New ZealandSome speed limits up to 110km/hThe Government says the speed limit may rise but only a few roads in the country would qualify.09 Nov 11:57 PM
Freight and logisticsFormer MOT manager admits $726k fraudA former Ministry of Transport manager has pleaded guilty to defrauding the agency of $726,000.08 Nov 10:58 PM
New ZealandCycling on footpaths fairly safe, transport officials sayNew Zealand rules which ban all ages from cycling on footpaths are out of step with other countries, transport officials say.31 Oct 02:18 AM
New ZealandProtest restrictions for historic US ship visitProtest boats will be banned from parts of Auckland's harbour during a historic visit by a United States warship.27 Oct 12:22 AM
Freight and logisticsNZTA takes aim at illegal Uber driversThe NZTA would not expand this week on its legal advice about including Uber as a second party in prosecutions of unlawful drivers.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand300,000+ recall: NZTA's urge to ownersWatch NZH Focus: Government website crashes as process to contact Kiwi car owners under way in "largest recall in history".04 Oct 06:02 AM
New ZealandNZTA bans staff from using UberNZTA has banned its staff from using Uber during work time or claiming Uber rides on expenses.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice want to get tougher on fleeing driversFleeing drivers could face more jail time and have their vehicles automatically confiscated if politicians support advice for harsher penalties.23 Sep 06:20 AM
New ZealandLink cost rise puts damper on govt dealAucklanders may have to stump up extra $300 million for City Rail Link after confirmation the cost has blown out to between $2.8 billion and $3.4 billion.14 Sep 08:55 AM
New ZealandCity Rail Link funding breakthroughIn a major milestone for Auckland City, the Government will today officially stump up half the cost of the long-awaited city rail link.13 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsA mother's fight to make NZ roads saferTauranga 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.05 Sep 06:30 AM
New ZealandTaxi, Uber drivers caught in police stingA police crackdown on taxi and Uber drivers last weekend saw 129 people given infringement notices and 18 drivers forbidden to operate.02 Sep 04:35 AM
New ZealandFailed for driving too fast, driving too slowShe 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.31 Aug 02:17 AM
BusinessFormer Ministry of Transport boss denied bailA former Ministry of Transport boss who allegedly stole more than $700,000 through false contracts has been denied bail. Joanne 25 Aug 11:50 PM
New ZealandMajor crackdown on drug-drivingExclusive: The Government looks set to introduce a new testing regime to catch drug-impaired drivers and prevent more carnage on our roads.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeople risking lives at rail crossingsPolice have covertly monitored some of the country's most dangerous level rail crossings this week as the number of near misses continues to rise.19 Aug 04:16 AM
BusinessNo plea from Ministry of Transport fraud accusedJoanne Harrison, accused of stealing more than $700,000 entered no plea because her lawyer wasn't present.15 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandAlcohol interlocks mandatory for repeat offendersAlcohol-activated locks which prevent drink-drivers from starting their car will soon be mandatory for repeat offenders.09 Aug 01:59 AM
BusinessMinistry boss charged on return to NZA former Ministry of Transport manager is back in New Zealand and has appeared in court on dishonesty charges.08 Aug 05:28 AM
New ZealandImportance of SH2 works rising fastSafety on State Highway 2 will dominate a meeting tonight after a horrific crash that killed five people.03 Aug 05:34 PM
New ZealandFraud investigation over missing $700kThousands of dollars of public money has gone missing - and Labour wants to know why the Transport Minister tried to keep the matter quiet.21 Jul 08:54 PM
New ZealandQuarter of fatalities involve trucksTrucks 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 21 Jul 01:51 AM
