Auckland Mayor Len Brown has released a plan this morning for a $2 toll to enter the city's motorways. Is this a good idea? Send us Your Views.

Aucklanders could pay a motorway toll of about $2 under a congestion-busting plan being unveiled by Mayor Len Brown today.

A GO Wellington bus driver who defied "common sense" when he abandoned his bus with the engine running and passengers on board will not get his job back.

Warkworth's village character and market town charm is being put at risk by a big retail development aimed at luring motorists on SH1, say residents.

The diamond shape before a pedestrian crossing is there to warn motorists that they are approaching a crossing and also for pedestrians who must not step off the kerb on to the crossing if a vehicle has passed over the diamond.

A new company will ferry passengers to Waiheke, Rangitoto and Motutapu Islands from today.

One person has died after a a car and truck collided north of Auckland. It is the first road death of the long weekend.

Last Labour Weekend one person was killed on the roads - 16-year-old Ricky Pettigrew. Today, his family have a message for other drivers, especially young people.

Naked Bus will give a taste of business class to passengers with a lie flat bed sleeper service hitting the road just before Christmas.

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.

A reader writes: We are such cordial people when driving - but even the most considerate driver tends to do 20km/h over their normal speed as soon as they come to a passing lane

A reader writes: High-productivity motor vehicles (HPMVs) seem to be becoming increasingly obvious around Auckland.

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.