Transport Minister Steven Joyce hints at tougher drink-driving laws, describing existing alcohol limits for drivers as "ridiculous".

Traffic chaos erupted and reached gridlock in two Paris suburbs after feuding mayors declared the same busy road one-way, but in opposite directions.

Truck bearing 39 tonnes of concrete swerved and rolled metres from where the couple were.

A new Super City transport agency will have responsibility for roading as well as buses, rail and ferries in the Auckland region.

Drivers now face the prospect of a hefty fine if they run out of petrol on Auckland's motorways.