Auckland has survived the first hurdle of today's bus strike, but people were angry when police stopped motorists using bus lanes.

Uber is telling users to brace themselves for surge-pricing tomorrow morning as demand soars from commuters stranded by cancelled buses.

Delays of 30 minutes or more are becoming frequent, partly due to roadworks in the central city.

Contractor ordered to fix botched Dunedin's new cycleway symbols after critics pan them for looking like "a primary school project".

Auckland is expected to descend into chaos on Friday as drivers on 70 per cent of the city's bus services strike.

Bigger, heavier trucks and buses could soon be approved to use roads despite an admission from officials it could lead to more serious accidents.

The New Zealand First leader is demanding an explanation from the Education Minister.

The main drive was shifted on the back of a 48-axle, double-width trailer, pulled by three tractor units with another one behind to give it an extra push.

Key's City Rail Link "dance of the seven veils" almost breached the R18 barrier when he performed at the recent Auckland Chamber of Commerce breakfast, writes Brian Rudman.

A bus strike will cause disruptions to several bus services in Auckland between 9am and 2.30pm tomorrow.

A lot of truckies phone talkback. They spend a lot of time on the roads and have only the radio for company, so they're a captive audience.

Tolls are not the answer to fund big transport projects in Auckland like the $2.5 billion city rail link, says mayoral candidate Mark Thomas and the Taxpayers' Union.

Mayor Brown right on the money with rail call but Govt let concerns over his leadership poison its decision-making.

John Key's intention to fast-track the $1.25 billion East-West Connection and make it a project of national significance has been welcomed by transport and infrastructure groups.

Business leaders have welcomed Prime Minister John Key's State of the Nation address - but one has indicated disappointment on the housing front.

The Government has not ruled out allowing Auckland Council to toll motorists to help fund the $2.5 billion City Rail Link.

A van carrying seven people rolled over a bank in a crash south of Charleston, near Westport.

Auckland's importance to the national economy was stressed today by PM John Key and senior Cabinet Ministers.

Prime Minister John Key delivers his eighth state of the nation speech as Prime Minister. Read his full speech.

John Key outlines plan to make an early start on the main works of Auckland's $2.5b city rail link. But Andrew Little says the commitment should have come long ago.

A shortage of truck drivers is causing disruption to productivity and efficiency of many businesses.

11 permits refused in the past months alone due to sex offences, but agency says most of those new applicants.

It took only three hours after my holiday for me to realise what's going wrong on our roads. We're jealous drivers, writes Heather.

Britomart station will hit train handling capacity this year. It can handle only 20 trains an hour, writes Len Brown. The City Rail Link allows us to increase this to 48 trains an hour.

With regards to the Northern Corridor Improvements project, I see that the main reason is to provide an alternative north-south connection around the city.

Need a helicopter? Soon you can Uber it.

Man at home in Auckland wakes up to charges made from Moscow.