A violent hail and thunder storm has caused two car crashes and left the ground "white like snow" in Wellington. Police have said the storm after 1:30pm had been the catalyst for two crashes...

A proud All Black mother missed her son's team playing in the opening game of last night's Rugby World Cup because of Auckland's transport woes. All Black Kieran Reid's mum missed the opening ceremony and the first half of last night's game

'Concrete jungle' could be transformed into open plaza with views of harbour.

Overcoming public perceptions is the first step, but planner promises economic benefits will be tangible.

Smart roads and clever apps could hold the key to solving Auckland's congestion problems, writes Steve Hart.

Fuel tax is likely to rise by about 3.5c per litre over the next two years to help fund hundreds of millions in additional government spending on "roads of national significance" such as the Puhoi to Welsford highway.

Holidaymakers can expect a faster run to the Coromandel Peninsula before the end of summer.