The prospect of cars travelling New Zealand highways with no one behind the wheel is moving closer says new Transport Minister Simon Bridges.

As the Labour Party goes through its latest leader selection circus, could I suggest they avoid anyone who admits to having visions.

A reader writes: Where does the name of the bay on the southeastern side of Kawau Island known as Bostaquet Bay come from?

INTERACTIVE: Many Aucklanders swear their daily commute is much faster when schools are out. The Herald puts the theory to the test.

Could you please give some clarification about the arrows at the lights at the intersection of Broadway, St Marks Rd, Great South Rd, Manukau Rd and Alpers Ave?

A reader writes: It is well over a year since 300-year-old human bones were found by builders on a Long Bay restaurant site

The lawyer for a bus driver found not guilty of sexually assaulting a female passenger says his client has been to "hell and back" after being suspended, then fired.

Motorists are being warned of significant delays on Auckland's northern motorway this weekend while road works are carried out.

Every day I drive under the Northwestern motorway extensions taking place at Waterview in Auckland.

Most households that lost power after winds battered the North Island yesterday have been reconnected.

Severe winds are expected to pound inland Canterbury today but northern New Zealand should enjoy a brief break from stormy, windy weather.

A reader writes : A walkway has recently been completed in Remuera which runs down part of Orakei Rd. What it's for and how much it cost?

Severe winds have lifted roofs and brought down trees across the North Island, but Auckland and Northland have been spared the worst of the wild weather.

New Zealanders tell us what you love about life in NZ - and where there's room for improvement.

A company which began as a one-boat minnow offering America's Cup sailing experiences is about to take on Auckland's major ferry company on the Auckland-Waiheke Island passenger run.

The battle for passengers on the Waiheke ferry service is about to heat up - much to the relief of many who say the current Fullers service is just not reliable enough.

The longest road tunnel in New Zealand is one step closer to completion after Alice the boring machine broke into daylight in Auckland this afternoon.

We want to know what you love about life in New Zealand - and where there's room to make it even better. Today, Herald staff kick off our new Rants&Raves feature.

Thousands of students are travelling long distances across Auckland to avoid their local schools - and there's concern about the flow-on effects.

Traffic will gain clearer runs to and from Auckland Airport from a $140 million accelerated project to turn George Bolt Memorial Drive into a full motorway.

Improving public transport and the ease of getting around the city should be top priority for Auckland Council if it wants the world's most liveable city.

Bus shelters are normally placed at "busy" bus stops, however there is an argument that bus stops become busy when a shelter is added, says Phoebe Falconer.

Mangere Central, one of the country's most economically and socially challenged enclaves, is in line for an urban project that will make walking and cycling safer.

Auckland Council wants to talk to the new Govt about special taxes, including road charges and vehicle congestion charges, to fund its transport programme.

It is well past time New Zealand recognised our open roads are not all safe enough to justify a 100km/h speed limit.

Taking public transport instead of driving to work appears to make people happier and helps them to sleep better, according to a new study.

Metro rail systems such as Auckland's proposed $2.4b link from Britomart to Mt Eden do nothing to reduce congestion in the long run, says a visiting transport expert.

A UK study suggests taking public transport instead of driving to work can make people happier and helps them to sleep better.