Council transport chairman cites lack of competition for the high outlays.

Spending on roads and public transport by central and local government over the next three years will increase by almost 13 per cent with much of the additional cash coming from fuel tax and road user charge hikes, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says.

Air pollution from motor vehicles will kill about 255 Kiwis this year - and while we've got emissions standards, there's no serious testing regime in place.

R plates? Why not 'O' plates for older drivers, too, say some teen drivers who are against compulsory plates.

The Govt could scrap the need for a Warrant of Fitness on new cars under changes to the vehicle licensing regime.

Sarah Payne knows exactly where her best friend, Jane Bishop, made the fateful decision...