Uber may look twice at contracts it has here in New Zealand if a US court rules its 200,000 Californian drivers are employees, not contractors.

An Uber case debating employee or independent contractor status is significant for other firms in the sharing economy.

American Airlines and Qantas say their expanded alliance across the Pacific will directly benefit New Zealand passengers and they expect more competitive air fares across the Pacific.

Faulty software has been blamed for a pay machine in Auckland's Downtown parking building gobbling up a motorist's $50 note and leaving her with a "credit ticket".

The Transport Agency says the props, or supports, are only a temporary part of the planned construction of the Waterview Connection's Great North Rd Interchange.

Transport authorities say an urban freeway will close completely for the first time in recent memory to allow for construction of New Zealand's first "smart motorway".

Children from a Māori immersion class in Pukekohe are the stars of a new digital book released by Auckland Transport for Māori Language Week.

A number of train services in Auckland were disrupted this evening after a fight broke out at the Orakei Train Station.

Drivers need to know the speed limits that apply on urban and rural roads no matter what locality they are in.

Transport campaigners want the Government to consider saving billions of dollars by building a rail-only crossing under Auckland's Waitemata Harbour.

Things are booming at Auckland Airport, with visitors from China and the US up more than 20 per cent last month.

There are reports a trespasser is on the tracks and disrupting morning train services on Auckland's western line.

Aucklanders commuting to work in the central city will soon have to pay an extra $35 a week at three of Auckland Council's inner-city car park buildings.

A police spokesman said officers arrived about 12.15pm and were still examining the scene of the fatality in Newmarket.

The shiny new electric trains have left their Auckland stations this morning without a major hitch.

Auckland Transport is warning passengers of potential bedding-in glitches after it replaces diesel trains this morning with electrics.

Kiwis have started disruptive businesses ranging from local beauty salon booking apps to rockets aimed at flying satellites to space but more could be thinking bigger, say sector leaders.

Children as young as 10 are fare dodging and causing disorder at train stations, prompting a police crackdown in West Auckland.

New Zealanders tell us what they love about life in New Zealand - and what needs to change.

In a $14 billion transport budget a $100 million a year for rail to reduce road congestion is very sustainable, writes Richard Prebble.

Auckland's median house price rose a record 26 per cent to $755,000 over the past year.

Two regular public transport users — Roger Hall on the buses and Barry Jenkins on the trains — share the trials of recent rides.

Len Brown's recent cuddle-up to Transport Minister Simon Bridges reminds me of a poor Whanganui chap banged up in Bali for being willing to believe anything in his quest for a little love, writes Brian Rudman.

People are concerned about rates - I am too. But as a result of our budget work and the adoption of a levy we can invest more in transport, writes Auckland mayor Len Brown.

Nothing annoys generally well-behaved drivers quite so much as having the traffic rulebook thrown at them for a minor transgression.

Nick Henrys' 1996 Honda Civic is available to hire for $50 a day - one of about 30 vehicles available under the YourDrive scheme.

Auckland's Harbour Bridge set for radical change as cycling and walking attachment gets resource consent.

Barney Irvine urges the Government and Auckland Council to strive for an accord on transport when they meet tomorrow.