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.

NZ Herald readers suggest ways to improve Auckland's much criticised bus system, such as integrated ticketing and improved bus shelters. Brian Rudman looks at the options.

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

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."

Auckland people are being warned to allow extra travel time around the city today because of big sporting events.

Nine sets of traffic lights in 1km - it's enough to drive motorists around the bend.

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

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.

After last week's chaos, it's clear we need dedicated and vigilantly policed bus lanes to keep city moving.

There is more traffic chaos on Auckland's roads as thousands flock to today's Pasifika Festival and the Kumeu Show.