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'Scrooge' squeezes surplus
The Government has been accused of being a Christmas Scrooge and increasing petrol prices in order to protect its promise to get back into surplus in 2014-15.
Locks block drink drivers
The first drink-drivers sentenced under new legislation will be eligible to install an alcohol interlock system for their vehicles from today.
Marked speed camera vans rolled out
Nabbing speeding drivers in Northland used to be a rather covert affair, but in a drive to make the region's roads safer a speed camera van is no longer incognito.
Ask Phoebe: Connecting sections of Waikato expressway
A new motorway is being constructed near Hamilton, coming into the city from the north; many kilometres are near completion.
$140m motorway a 'remarkable achievement'
A $140 million four-lane motorway officially opened in Christchurch today was a "remarkable achievement" given the city's earthquake damage and disruption, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee said.
Minister, mayor clash over transport
The Transport Minister and the mayor of Auckland have clashed over a report recommending plans for the city's transport network.
Auckland transport report due today
A report due out today on Auckland's transport is expected to warn of gridlock for the city if it continues to rely on existing roads.
Call to redo beaches lost to bridge
Auckland transport politicians are backing a proposal to recreate beaches lost to North Shore's Shoal Bay when the harbour bridge was built in the 1950s.
Higher penalties needed for drivers
Greg Reynolds has seen too many young, inexperienced drivers, older drivers and those who should know better crash outside his business.
Ask Phoebe: Diesel shuttle will fill Waitakere gap when rail plugs in
With the conversion to electric trains and wires out west going to Swanson is Waitakere to lose its rail service or are there plans to extend the electrification?
Drivers ignore cellphone ban
Police are shocked at the high numbers of drivers dividing their attention between cellphones and the road, three years after calling or texting at the wheel was banned.
Highway threatens poet's grave
The grave of a leading New Zealand poet is at risk from a highway.
Grafton Bridge a goldmine road trap
A central Auckland bridge is netting $150,000 in traffic fines from confused motorists every month.
Brian Rudman: Enough reports - get on with rail
What hope for the CBD in 30 years when Auckland is home to another million residents and still tunnel-less? Brian Rudman on Auckland transport.
Auckland's looming go-slow
Rush-hour traffic in central Auckland will slow to walking pace in 10 years if the central city rail tunnel isn't built, a confidential report warns.
Aucklanders want Govt cash for rail
A majority of Aucklanders want the Government to make a significant contribution to the $2.86 billion city rail link, a new poll shows.
Older drivers failing competency tests
Nearly half of all senior drivers referred by doctors for on-road competency tests this year have failed, Transport Ministry figures reveal.
Parking clampdown stalls
Councillors baulk at the prospect of unleashing wardens in public reserves.
Train delays: Mayor wants answers
A broken cable caused major delays on Auckland's southern and eastern train networks, while a police investigation briefly delayed Wellington services.
Former MP loses bus lane battle
Former Cabinet minister Dover Samuels has defended a traffic ticket for driving in a bus lane, claiming country drivers don't know city rules.