Small BusinessWatch: About those tax cuts Mr Joyce...After his first major speech as Finance Minister, Steven Joyce talks to Liam Dann about economics, social investment and the odds of tax cuts in the upcoming budget.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Ribbon cut on four-lane expresswayTransport Minister Simon Bridges cut a ribbon this morning to mark the completion of the four-lane 18km Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway, north of Wellington.Watch16 Feb 01:29 AM
New ZealandGovt 'open to Auckland road tolling'The Government has confirmed it is now open to the introduction of electronic road tolling in Auckland.16 Feb 01:12 AM
New ZealandRibbon cut on four-lane expresswayTransport Minister Simon Bridges cut a ribbon this morning to mark the completion of the four-lane 18km Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway, north of Wellington.15 Feb 10:55 PM
New ZealandTraffic lights out in Te Atatu, West AucklandMotorists in West Auckland are being warned of a power outage in the area that has affected traffic lights in Te Atatu.14 Feb 05:09 AM
New ZealandTourist driver test ruled outJudy Richards, whose son Rhys Middleton was killed by a tourist driver last year, is leading calls for testing foreign motorists.13 Feb 10:31 PM
New ZealandDelays expected as truck drops loadA truck dropped a steel beam on State Highway 1 through Hamilton this morning, causing delays for motorists.13 Feb 07:21 PM
New ZealandI should've booked another flight out, says passengerWeary passengers forced to wait even longer after plane to Auckland is delayed yet again.12 Feb 04:24 PM
New ZealandSH1 slip clearing north of Kaikoura beginsExcavators are set to start clearing large slips on earthquake-damaged SH1 north of Kaikoura - almost three months after November's 7.8 magnitude quake.10 Feb 03:03 AM
New ZealandLarge fire near motorway causes delaysScrub fire sent large plumes of smoke spreading across both sides of the motorway.09 Feb 05:33 AM
New ZealandFire brings Auckland trains to a haltA small fire near the railway line between Parnell and Newmarket brought some Auckland trains a halt and caused delays for commuters 09 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandChinese tourist in court over crashA Chinese tourist has been fined over a Waitangi Day crash which left a man and woman with serious injuries after being thrown from a motorcycle.08 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandNo 'silver bullet' for capital congestionThere's no "silver bullet" to fix congestion problems in Wellington's CBD, but the team focusing on the issue hopes a combination 08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew MP Michael Wood's maiden speechNew Mt Roskill MP Michael Wood has spoken of his concerns for working class families in Mt Roskill during his maiden speech in Parliament.08 Feb 06:48 AM
New ZealandHighway to hole - road closedHeavy rain has undermined part of State Highway 53 near the bridge over the Tauherenikau River.08 Feb 05:39 AM
New ZealandTrains suspended on Onehunga line in AucklandTrain lines between Onehunga and Penrose, in Auckland, have been suspended because of a fault and people are being warned of delays.07 Feb 02:36 AM
New ZealandThe bus with less than 1 passenger a dayA bus service which cost ratepayers just over $50,000 and ran up to 11 times a day had no passengers on most trips.04 Feb 09:32 PM
New ZealandMidwives concerned over lack of safe transfersMidwives have complained that a lack of safe transfers from Central Otago and Queenstown to main centres is putting "women and babies at risk".02 Feb 10:11 PM
New ZealandSunblock needed for Waitangi weekendThe weather's going to be (finally) glorious for most of the country.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland buses: How punctual are they?New figures from all 280 bus services around Auckland show the percentage of time each service arrives within five minutes of its scheduled arrival.02 Feb 02:48 AM
AirlinesAuckland Airport's record highAuckland Airport handled close to one million international passengers in December as tourism booms and concern about pressure on infrastructure grows.31 Jan 09:39 PM
New ZealandIs this NZ's worst intersection?$100 is up for grabs for anyone who can find another intersection in Christchurch which has the same amount of lanes and no traffic lights as this dangerous junction.31 Jan 12:27 AM
New ZealandTraffic clears near PuhoiTraffic near the Puhoi tunnel on State Highway 1 is back to normal.28 Jan 10:33 PM
New ZealandWomen-only cycling groups hit streetsWomen are saddling up and launching bikie gangs as Auckland's roads become increasingly cyclist friendly.28 Jan 06:37 PM
New ZealandNew ambulances to deal with heavier patientsSt John has begun rolling out a new generation of ambulances equipped with stretchers that can carry heavier patients.26 Jan 11:33 PM
New ZealandThe worst intersections and off-rampsPeople are dying at Auckland's worst intersections - and the council and police are working together to stop the carnage.26 Jan 09:31 PM
New ZealandThe car park with a $900k price tagThe Christchurch City council has nearly spent $1 million on land to create a new car park in Sumner.26 Jan 08:20 PM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Times to avoid roadsWith two consecutive long weekends approaching for some Kiwis, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is urging travellers to plan their journeys.26 Jan 07:14 PM
New Zealand$7m upgrade for dangerous intersectionIn the past five years, 21 crashes have been recorded at this Auckland intersection - 13 of which resulted in injury.26 Jan 03:14 AM
New ZealandSouth Island's Midland railway line reopensThe big slip that buried the South Island's Midland railway line near Otira last week has been cleared and the line repaired to allow trains to resume overnight.26 Jan 01:39 AM
TravelChristchurch airport gets driverless 'Smart Shuttle'A fully autonomous, driverless shuttle, which will carry up to 15 people, has been introduced at Christchurch Airport today.25 Jan 10:55 PM
AirlinesDriverless bus trial launched in ChristchurchA trial for a 15-seat autonomous shuttle is about to start at Christchurch Airport.25 Jan 10:47 PM
Freight and logistics$3.4m motor home comes with helicopterThe RV, which is 45ft long and eight-foot wide, is a home on wheels that is probably more impressive than your house.24 Jan 09:42 PM
