Simeon Brown discusses driver licence wait times initiative
Transport Minister Simeon Brown speaks to Mike Hosking about the initiative to cut driver licence wait times. Video / Newstalk ZB
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Big cuts coming to AT: 'Blame the Govt', says mayor
The Government cut $550 million from Auckland transport but the council has another plan.
Misspelled road signs called out by residents
The Council and NZTA have both attracted criticism for recent road sign spelling blunders
NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.
Government promises to consider hiking road charges and tolls before end of term
Transport Minister Simeon Brown hints any revenue increases will be in the form of tolls.
Roading contract corruption case: Subcontractor loses name suppression
Participant in corruption scheme got 12 months home detention, Serious Fraud Office says.
Leaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansion
The region's population will grow – housing, roading and infrastructure are the priority.
Letters: National’s short-sighted ferry proposal is way off track
OPINION: '[National's] proposal to buy non-rail-capable ferries is nonsensical.'
Ryan Bridge: Driven to distraction – are speed limits the issue or lazy Kiwi drivers?
OPINION: Don’t we have to just let people drive and allow accidents to be the lesson?
Hamilton City Council scraps two hours free parking in CBD
Visitors can now park in the CBD for free for one hour.
Letters: Who made David Seymour boss of education?
OPINION: 'What is the Minister of Education doing – in fact, who is the minister?'
Three family-run businesses make a life-changing $57m
Based in Morrinsville, Ōamaru and Mangawhai, the owners have received huge sums.
Toll plan for new North Island highway faces scrutiny over traffic estimates
'The vehicle numbers do not stack up from previous use and do not reflect real data.'
Letters: The sweet and the sour on sugar tax; WFH should come with a pay cut
OPINION: More than 100 countries already tax sugar-sweetened beverages.
'Major milestone': Piarere roundabout opens to traffic
Construction of the roundabout got under way in January.
Transpower called on to act urgently following investigation into downed pylon
Transpower is being called on to act urgently after an investigation into the downed pylon found the power company had failed to act ahead its collapse. Video / Mark Mitchell
'No doubt' road works will cause disruption in Waikato in the next six months
Road rebuild works started in several locations across Waikato this week.
SH1 closed in north Waikato due to Northpower grid updates
The work will be carried out on Saturday.
Wayne Brown: Build a new harbour bridge, don't waste billions on flawed plan
OPINION: A tunnel in the same location as the current bridge achieves nothing.
Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises
NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.
Eight- to 10-year painting job for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Mayor Wayne Brown doesn't back a tunnel but a second bridge to cross the Waitematā.
'A new vision': Kiwi company develops gondolas to operate above congested roads
The technology caught the eye of the former Google transport executive.
Govt eyes 120km/h speed limits for new roads, but at what cost?
There are no existing state highways in New Zealand built to accommodate the higher limit.
'Major deficiencies': Almost half of Hawke's Bay highways get a two-star rating
A State Highway described as a 'goat track' is among the routes needing urgent funding.
Promise to begin new tunnel this term in doubt
Govt has delayed second Mt Vic tunnel while it investigates a bigger one.
Dairy products take the coastal route to market
Some of Northland’s dairy exports are heading out of the area by sea instead of road.
SH1 closure for road maintenance
Residents and businesses within the closure points would have access to their properties.
'Expect congestion': Waikato River off limits for Māori King's funeral, road detours in place
A section of the Waikato River between the Pūkete Boat Ramp and Huntly will close.
$100m secured for Hawke’s Bay Expressway four-lane project
MP Katie Nimon said it was 'likely' additional Expressway bridges would be built.
Focus: Transport Minister announces lift to speed limit on Kāpiti Expressway
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced a lift for the Kāpiti Expressway speed limit, from 100kph to 110kph. Video / Mark Mitchell
Watch: Auckland the big winner as Govt unveils $32.9b transport plan
The plan sets out how NZTA will spend its funding to improve and maintain the network.
Taupō bypass receives $6.6m safety improvement
The improvement marked the completion of the second of three stages.
Simeon Brown announces new 110kmh speed limit from Orewa to Warkworth
Proposed speed limit increases of 110km/h on State Highway 1 from Orewa to Warkworth will mean faster journey times for Kiwis travelling between Auckland and Northland. Video / NZH
Bruce Cotterill: Luxon’s tough talk to councils — no more magic money tree
OPINION: PM tells councils to focus on basics, not 'laundry list of distractions'.