The blind man traveled around Austin, Texas unaccompanied in Google's driverless car.

Six million passengers used Auckland's ferries this year, and they're expected to get even more popular.

Bill English delivered a few surprises in his first media appearance, including poetry, a u-turn on gay marriage and a nod to the trade unions.

Promises of more relaxed lifestyles, less traffic and affordable houses are luring people out of Auckland.

A call has been issued for tighter security on Auckland's trains ahead of tonight's Christmas in the Park.

A survey reveals what really irks people about their daily commutes to work and back.

Holidaymakers are spending the same amount of time driving to and from Auckland Airport as the international flights they are catching.

Paula Bennett is a handful of votes away from becoming New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister.

Outgoing PM John Key is remaining tight-lipped on who he is backing for the deputy PM role as he spends the day with aspiring candidate Simon Bridges.

Fewer than half of councils have enough staff trained to respond to marine oil spills.

A bitter run of tyre slashing near Wellington Airport could lead to rule changes for on-street parking.

Canterbury's Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to drive with caution while the Lewis Pass alternate highway (State Highway 7)

The family that owns the Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry service has sold the bulk of its transport business to an Australian equity company.

Hamilton is celebrating disabilities today, and it's inspirational. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Uber can now track their passengers' locations after they are dropped off and even when their app has been closed.

Moving a house can be a cheaper option to building new. Lawrence Watt looks at the risks of moving a home lock, stock and barrel.

Motorists travelling the alternative route between Christchurch and Picton have been caught up in heavy congestion today, as traffic pressure mounts on the post-quake thoroughfare.

Disgusted commuters have filed formal complaints with Auckland Transport over the conditions.

More New Zealand transport companies have started billing a surcharge as a result of last month's earthquake.

Auckland drivers favour sticking with a transport levy to fill an annual $400 million transport funding gap.

A helicopter crash which killed two Northland forestry workers doesn't appear to have been caused by an issue that's prompted red

Tens of thousands of people have watched the video of Shadbolt nipping down to the shops on a push scooter.

Puzzled roadworkers got a surprise when they learned who was playing with their cones.

The New Zealand Transport Agency is taking over control of what's become the Kaikoura Emergency Access Road along the old State Highway 70.

On their way to a party, parents of a 15-year-old claim the driver bought the teenager a box of Woodstocks after he was offered an extra $10.

A set of Auckland parents have been left fuming after allegations an Uber driver bought alcohol for a 15-year-old on his way to a

Emergency services are at the scene of a major crash in rural Hawke's Bay tonight.

Judges orders boss to pay $12,000 to worker seriously injured when fuel tank exploded.

Last week's earthquake is likely to put considerable extra pressure on the nation's already stretched construction sector, says ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley.

Canterbury Civil Defence hopes to reopen one lane of the Inland Rd into Kaikoura tomorrow afternoon.