New ZealandWild weather set to hit CanterburySevere winds are expected to pound inland Canterbury today but northern New Zealand should enjoy a brief break from stormy, windy weather.06 Oct 09:31 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Walkways show off AucklandA 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?06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather: 'You name it, we've got it'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.06 Oct 05:47 AM
New ZealandRants&Raves: Speech trainingNew Zealanders tell us what you love about life in NZ - and where there's room for improvement.05 Oct 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsWho's behind new Auckland ferry serviceA 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.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommuters hail new ferryThe 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.29 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandRants&Raves: On drivingA 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 lane29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Big vehicles mean savingsA reader writes: High-productivity motor vehicles (HPMVs) seem to be becoming increasingly obvious around Auckland.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlice eats her way into daylightThe longest road tunnel in New Zealand is one step closer to completion after Alice the boring machine broke into daylight in Auckland this afternoon.29 Sep 06:49 AM
New ZealandRants&Raves: Life in New ZealandWe 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.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe great school zone shiftThousands of students are travelling long distances across Auckland to avoid their local schools - and there's concern about the flow-on effects.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandTransport tops city to-do listImproving 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.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Freight and logistics$140m for fast trip to airport?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.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Busy bus stops first in lineBus 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.22 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPlan to get Mangere residents out of carsMangere 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.22 Sep 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsCouncil seeks transport funding talks with new govtAuckland Council wants to talk to the new Govt about special taxes, including road charges and vehicle congestion charges, to fund its transport programme.22 Sep 02:50 AM
OpinionEditorial: Speed-limit tweaks a welcome ideaIt is well past time New Zealand recognised our open roads are not all safe enough to justify a 100km/h speed limit.19 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleTake the bus - you'll be happierTaking public transport instead of driving to work appears to make people happier and helps them to sleep better, according to a new study.17 Sep 04:40 AM
New ZealandMetro rail won't fix congestion - expertMetro 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.17 Sep 04:35 AM
New ZealandPublic transport use makes you happier: StudyA UK study suggests taking public transport instead of driving to work can make people happier and helps them to sleep better.16 Sep 10:54 PM
New ZealandTransport and housing top of listPolitical parties are tailoring all manner of policies for Auckland, or more precisely at 1,030,125 enrolled Jafas, to win their vote.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuditor-General quizzed on city rail linkAuditor-General Lyn Provost is holding off commenting on the $2.4b city rail link until details of the project appear in a new 10-year budget for the Super City.16 Sep 06:49 AM
New ZealandCameras target speed sneaksCutting edge speed cameras that can catch out drivers who slow down for traditional cameras then speed up again are being considered by police.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Taste of Auckland a bus ride awayPhoebe Falconer writes: Auckland Transport has no plans to run special services to the Taste of Auckland event, but there is other public transport that can get you there.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFullers employee follows customer around Auckland CBDA Fullers employee has been issued with a final warning after she followed a customer around the Auckland CBD accusing her of theft after she was unable to produce her ferry ticket.12 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandGreens to invest $20m into electric vehicle fleetThe Green Party would invest $20 million into speeding the transition towards a private electric vehicle fleet, co-leader Russel Norman announced today.11 Sep 03:30 AM
New ZealandPhoebe Falconer: Merchant Navy Red Ensign was flownWork on the bridge is part of a $15 million New Zealand Transport Agency project to improve safety and help ease congestion on the Southern Motorway.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Street number owners responsibilityA reader writes: Is there any obligation for property owners to display their street number on their building in commercial or industrial areas?08 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionDr Jamie Hosking: Smaller roads free us from trafficWe all hate being stuck in traffic. The usual response to congested roads in New Zealand, especially in Auckland, is to make the congested road bigger - turn a two-lane road into four.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlice eats her way towards daylightIt feels like riding some sort of subterranean paddle steamer on a voyage back from the centre of the Earth.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher caught speeding past schoolPolice have stopped and ticketed several drivers speeding past schools this week - including a high school teacher and a father with his pre-school aged daughter in the back.05 Sep 07:00 AM
