We asked readers what they thought of the Govt's plan to change NZ's right-turn rule in 2012, and found little consensus.

The AA refutes a US study which claims banning cellphone use while driving was counter-productive and encouraged covert behaviour behind the wheel.

The Govt is defending its decision not to lower the drink-driving limit despite advice that doing so could save lives.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce is the latest MP to admit having criminal convictions.

Auckland City Council says it will now treat motorists more leniently and fairly and will push lawmakers to cut the $150 fines nearly in half.

After a backlash over its overzealous issuing of bus lane fines, Auckland City Council today agreed to new initiatives "to ensure a fair and reasonable approach" to bus lane enforcement.

A new 4.5km stretch of motorway connecting the southern and southwestern motorways at Manukau has been opened.

Fletcher Building's construction book is 84 per cent Government-led and that won't change any time soon.

Chinese firms are eyeing local roading contracts, but some builders are voicing concern, report Anne Gibson and Fran O'Sullivan.

Taxis in large towns and cities will be fitted out with security cameras from next year in an effort to improve safety, but the cost of installing them will fall with companies and drivers.

Auckland City is refusing to say where on its 36km network of bus lanes it will put new signs and markers today.

John Key says he wouldn't have more than one wine before driving, but is standing by not yet reducing the alcohol limit.

Steven Joyce scrapped a planned crackdown on professional car thieves despite support from the Justice Ministry and police.

A shock Herald test saw a member of staff able to down nine beers before hitting the legal drink drive limit.