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Backdown on bus lanes
Auckland City Council says it will now treat motorists more leniently and fairly and will push lawmakers to cut the $150 fines nearly in half.

Council backtracks on bus lane enforcement
After a backlash over its overzealous issuing of bus lane fines, Auckland City Council today agreed to new initiatives "to ensure a fair and reasonable approach" to bus lane enforcement.

<i>Eric Thompson:</i> It's not how big mate, it's how you use it
Eric Thompson writes that testosterone level has a direct bearing on driving skill - it seems to make it worse.

Newmarket diversion dismays retailers
Businesses are concerned traffic diversions to be put in place while the Newmarket Viaduct is developed will create traffic mayhem.

New section of motorway opens
A new 4.5km stretch of motorway connecting the southern and southwestern motorways at Manukau has been opened.

Auckland slowly getting greener
Auckland is gradually weaning itself off car dependency, with a slight increase in commuters opting for public transport.

Accident closes one lane onto motorway
One lane of the southern link onto the Southern Motorway from the port has been closed after a truck struck an overhead gantry at 3pm today.

Crane brought in to clear SH1 crash
A truck and trailer unit carrying chemicals and general goods has rolled and blocked southland lanes on State Highway 1.

Roading error costs millions
Three roundabouts on one of New Zealand's newest roads are being demolished and rebuilt before the highway is even open to the public.

Rush hour alerts a hit with drivers
Auckland's latest gadgets to ease motorway congestion are proving remarkably accurate - and a hit with motorists.