70km/h speed limit proposed for rural roads
Report says reducing average speeds by 1 per cent would cut road deaths by 4 per cent.
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Whanganui students all aboard the Waimarie
Nine schools have been invited to an educational cruise across two days.
Rangitikei College students fundraising for voyage
Ten year ten students will embark on the team-building adventure in May
The business of cycling party-goers to bars
Christchurch is the biggest market for this party-cycle company.
Police shoot man dead on SH1: Easter traffic chaos
Delays expected as key transport link expected to remain closed much of the day.
Man shot dead after coming at police with weapon
State Highway 1 near Warkworth closed because of police operation following incident.
All you need to know this Easter weekend
Prepare for long trips home if you're heading back to main centres tomorrow.
Tram project may soon be on track
Potential bidders emerge for new Auckland tram system.
Easter Weekend claims two within first 24 hours
The Easter Weekend has already claimed two road deaths.
Choked roads, harbour sewage: Why do we rage against those trying to fix it all?
COMMENT: We attack wasteful spending but the real problem is fear of spending enough.
Eye-watering: Waterview Tunnel speed fines total $2.5m
Police call the figures "concerning".
Six-car crash creates Auckland motorway mayhem
Delays are expected as the wreckage is cleared.
Retiree stranded at hospital touched by soldier's kindness
Elderly woman sends message to soldier who saved her after she was stuck at hospital.
Drones near airports 'illegal and incredibly stupid'
An investigation into possible regulatory changes around drone use is ongoing.
Drivers should plan ahead at Easter
NZTA is urging Auckland motorists heading away for Easter to plan ahead.
Car crash chaos on Auckland roads
Four crashes delay traffic around the city this morning.
Michael Barnett: Local government has lost its way
COMMENT: Local body plans are describing problems rather than setting out solutions.
Auckland bus driver refuses to open door for mother and baby
Auckland bus driver refuses to open door for mother and baby.
Rain and events bring traffic 'to a standstill' in Auckland
Traffic build-up begins ahead of a bumper night in Auckland.
Fun for fans as city pumps with action
Hundreds of thousands of people will be flocking to events in Auckland this weekend.
Bridge death burden will never lift
Editorial: The anguish of the innocent party should not be forgotten.
John Roughan: Spare me this March Madness
COMMENT: Fallacies about Auckland traffic congestion can be costly for the country.
Death on the rails: Train driver's terror as he hit a boy
The driver has been at the controls as three people, one a boy, were killed by his train.
Bridges comes to Whangas, talks Obama and Air NZ
From dinner with Obama to opening an MP's office, Simon Bridges has had a busy four weeks
Fuel tax legislation under way
A regional fuel tax for Auckland is one step closer with legislation under way today.
John Tamihere: Where do our rates go?
Auckland Council is unaccountable, inefficient and nitpicking, argues John Tamihere.
Tragedy shouldn't rule driverless cars unsafe - experts
Kiwi experts urge people not to dismiss self-driving cars as unsafe after US road tragedy.
Uber turns attention to Dunedin and Queenstown
The ride-sharing service is finally coming to Dunedin and Queenstown.
Lester Levy: Changes to Auckland roads will be worthwhile
COMMENT: Big changes to Auckland streets will be worth the temporary inconveniences.
Train drivers' fears: 'What they do not love is killing people'
"Very very stressed" train drivers in constant nightmare of hitting someone they know.
Rank behaviour: Rogue drivers preying on tourists says cabs boss
Woman charged $242 for $15-$18 journey.
Simon Wilson: Will bigger bus stops really ruin the Mt Eden village?
Why are Mt Eden retailers so upset about bigger bus stops? Won't they get more customers?
Half of Aucklanders back 11.5c/L petrol tax
Phil Goff's plan for a petrol tax to boost spending on transport is getting traction.
Mike Hosking: Memo, council planners - get your hands off my car
COMMENT: Stop pushing us to ride bikes and use public transport - driving suits us.