Auckland City Council's target to raise $12m more in bus lane and parking fines is a "straightforward money grab", says one councillor.

Banning police pursuits won't guarantee public safety, but other measures can be taken to make pursuits safer, a police review says.

Auckland's controversial bus lane enforcement regime has been attacked by a council committee chairman given an infringement notice.

Auckland drivers have been fined $4.2m in a year for using bus lanes - even though there's no sign when they can enter lanes to turn left.

Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads after two cars became stranded in Coromandel floodwaters this morning.

The Green Party says Auckland's $2 billion Waterview connection won't solve the city's transport problems.

Several roads are again affected by ice after another heavy frost.