Labour's pledge to invest $680 million in a light rail system has rightly been labelled "pork barrel" politics by Steven Joyce.

COMMENT: Better use of our existing waterfront assets is preferable to pouring more concrete into our beautiful harbour.

New Zealand rules which ban all ages from cycling on footpaths are out of step with other countries, transport officials say.

Go Bus' new Auckland routes are off to a bad start today with around five drivers quitting, citing safety concerns, before operations began.

In an announcement linked to the Mt Roskill by-election, Labour leader Andrew Little yesterday said his party would fast-track light rail between the city and Mt Roskill.

National's Steven Joyce was criticised for 'pork barrel politics' during the Northland by-election. Now he's hitting out at Labour for the same over its $680m Mt Roskill light rail pledge.

A bus driver was knocked out after being punched yesterday while on board his bus on Auckland's Customs St West.

Thousands have hit the pavement running as the Auckland Marathon kicked off on the North Shore this morning.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has spelled out his reasons for not appointing councillors to the board of Auckland Transport.

NZTA say SH4 will be repaired in time for the 2nd anniversary of the huge storms that virtually swept it away. Meanwhile motorists and truckies must wait and count the costs. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

More than 14,000 runners will be taking to the streets in Auckland tomorrow for the city's annual marathon.

NZTA say SH4 will be repaired in time for the 2nd anniversary of the huge storms that virtually swept it away. Meanwhile motorists and truckies must wait and count the costs. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A taxi driver who repeatedly molested a special needs teenager has been denied parole.

Robinson helicopters and rail crossing have been added to the Transport Accident Investigation Commission's list of pressing concerns.

University of Canterbury students and staff will have to fork out a lot more for parking following a sharp increase in fees.

The breakdown of Prime Minister John Key's military plane in Australia is the latest in a series of incidents.

COMMENT: Riding buses reminds your columnist of what he might have become had not a bit of genetic blessing come along and saved him.

A man was accidentally told he'd passed his full driver's licence, only to be told two weeks later he failed.

A sailing of the Aratere from Wellington to Picton has been turned back this afternoon, due to technical issues affecting the propulsion system.

Holiday traffic in Auckland is snarling up after a crash on the Auckland Harbour bridge heading north.

Police are searching for a ute or trailer after a cyclist was injured when he hit two pieces of concrete in a cycling lane in Nelson.

Truckie killed in smash was a generous, caring boy, say his devastated parents.

There are a number of traffic hotspots to avoid as thousands flee the cities for rest and relaxation this Labour Weekend.

It should be a fine Labour weekend for most Kiwis, with a high set to arrive on Saturday.

KiwiRail is in the midst of a multi-year transformation programme.

Minister of Transport Simon Bridges believes New Zealand can be tested for new transport solutions.

COMMENT: An annual $400 million revenue flow for Auckland transport would unlock billions of dollars of private capital.

One lane is blocked, and motorists are being advised to take extra care on a busy Auckland road.

COMMENT: A transport revolution is looming, how can cities prepare for the best possible outcome?

A petition to have one of Wairoa's main alternative roads sealed has attracted more than 240 signatures. Kiwi Road residents want it sealed to decrease dust nuisance, improve their health and overall lifestyle. Made with funding from NZ On Air.