The identities of two women who jumped in front of traffic and caused injuries to several people, including a pregnant woman, are yet to be established by police.

Several people were rushed to hospital last night after two women deliberately jumped in front of traffic, causing a crash.

More than 50 people have been injured while working on Western Bay of Plenty roads and bridges in the past two years.

I've lived in this city for 36 years and for the last 20 the quality of life has ebbed through traffic conditions no one should have to put up with, writes John Minto.

Massive earthworks carving through difficult country for Auckland's next highway will dwarf excavations for the Waterview motorway tunnels.

Police are urging motorists to drive to the conditions after a fatality-free start to Queen's Birthday Weekend.

Most major roads and highways around the country are flowing tonight, as motorists head home or away for the long holiday weekend.

Forget about Auckland being atomised in a fiery volcanic cataclysm. Armageddon is going to arrive in this town by car, writes Greg Dixon.

The car park at the Albany Bus Station with room for 1200 cars demonstrates the success of proper parking linked to an efficient bus service, writes Neil Binnie.

A new survey has found that failing to leave details after hitting a parked car is the driver habit Kiwi motorists found the most frustrating.

Are congestion charges the fix for Auckland's traffic woes? Put your vote forward here and add your comments on the city's traffic future.

Aucklanders face paying to drive on city roads unless they are prepared to swallow hefty rates or fuel tax rises.

Traffic engineering is probably the only realistic solution to Auckland's congestion, writes John Roughan. "The busway, like the bridge, is fine."

The Waioeka Gorge between Opotiki and Gisborne has been officially reopened to traffic.

The blood-alcohol limit for drivers should be lowered to prevent more unnecessary road deaths, says one of New Zealand's most experienced police officers.

The mystery Jeep at the centre of the murder of George Taiaroa was seen partly parked off a rural road moments before the road worker was gunned down nearby.

Kiwi motorists have adjusted to higher fuel prices and are getting back behind the wheel, statistics show.

Aucklanders are being warned to expect all-day traffic congestion - even if enough money can be raised for pressure-relieving transport schemes.

Kiwis like their cars. That's why no amount of investment in bikes, buses and trains will fix Auckland's congestion - gridlock that costs the economy $1.25 billion a year.

Snarled-up Auckland roads are costing the country $1.25 billion a year, new Government-commissioned research reveals.

The Government really must be strapped for money, Brian Rudman. It's so short that to scrape in an extra $17 million or so of petty cash it's willing to break an election pledge and upset a group of core supporters.