New ZealandUber: Trouble in the RanksUber, the app that links "riders" with drivers and threatens to turn the regulated taxi market on its ear, is sending a wave of nervousness through Auckland.12 Dec 04:55 AM
Freight and logisticsCalifornia sues Uber in startup's latest legal woeCalifornia prosecutors sued Uber over the ride-booking company's driver background checks and other allegations.12 Dec 12:30 AM
Freight and logisticsUber drivers say $130 can buy clean past as rape roils IndiaHow much does it cost to buy a clean background check in India's capital? Drivers for Uber say the equivalent of a $130 bribe.11 Dec 02:35 AM
New ZealandSigns of confusion at new bypassThe signage for the northern end of the new Panmure bypass is confusing. Could the reason be that Auckland Transport, finding itself embarrassed by the sight of this expensive (though useful)....10 Dec 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsAnti-Uber backlash spreadingWe've listed some of the controversies the car-sharing service Uber has found itself in around the world.10 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandDiesel tanker rolls on Auckland motorwayA diesel tanker rolled into a ditch on Auckland’s north western motorway this morning, during road construction work.09 Dec 09:10 PM
New ZealandDelays will cost ratepayers up to $278mThe Government and the Auckland Council are at loggerheads over a start date for the $2.4b underground City Rail Link, and that's only going to add to the cost.09 Dec 05:38 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Just clean up quickly after a crashIt's not revolutionary, writes Brian Rudman, but my solution post-weekend traffic hell is cheap and quick. Just clean up faster after a major crash and get us moving again.09 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Police have duty to keep road misery to minimumPolice have yet to get the message. The gridlock suffered in Auckland last Saturday is simply unacceptable.09 Dec 04:30 PM
Freight and logisticsTraffic index decelerates after gainsANZ's heavy traffic index fell 2.9 per cent last month, seasonally adjusted, reversing most of its gains over September and October.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity Rail Link work delayed until 2018The Auckland Council has voted to put back a start on the City Rail Link, after a 2015 start was considered too much of a stretch by the Auditor-General.09 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandInterislander ferry retiredThe problem-riddled Interislander ferry Arahura will be retired from service and replaced next year, it has been announced.09 Dec 02:38 AM
OpinionMatt Lowrie: We can't fix Auckland's traffic jams with more roadsAuckland shouldn't throw money at projects that are just about providing a little bit of extra capacity at peak times but sit under-used the rest of the day, writes Matt Lowrie.08 Dec 08:52 PM
WorldDelhi bans Uber after alleged rapeTaxi-hailing service Uber has been banned in Delhi after one of its drivers allegedly raped a female passenger.08 Dec 08:13 PM
OpinionChris de Freitas: City's vulnerable road network recipe for disasterLast Saturday's traffic ordeal highlighted Auckland's vulnerability to complete and protracted gridlock, writes Chris de Freitas. A single crash can bring the core of the city's transport network to its knees.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRule change will clear way for walkersRules are having to be changed so walkers can use Auckland's new Spaghetti Junction-Grafton Gully flagship cycleway.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFate of missing eels a slippery questionWhat has happened to the all the eels at Western Springs? There are still some ugly catfish but no friendly eels for the kids and me to feed, writes a reader.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice defend time taken on crashPolice have defended their handling of a harbour bridge crash which closed three northbound lanes on Saturday, causing traffic jams that crippled the Auckland's transport system.08 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionRobin Briant: Right turn leads to a far safer roadIn his Herald column yesterday, Matt Heath proposed we shift Christmas to the middle of winter, for sentimental reasons.08 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesNew boss for troubled Malaysia AirlinesTroubled Malaysia Airlines has picked the head of Irish flag carrier Aer Lingusas its future chief executive as the airline recovers from two disasters this year.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPedalling posties won't get the pushThe state-owned enterprise has been trialling two vehicles and an electronic bike on selected Auckland routes as it considers overhauling home delivery practices.06 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Time to turn the key on electric futureSimon Bridges dropped into Team BMW in Newmarket recently for the launch of its new ibrand electric car.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSet back for underground rail dreamAuckland Mayor Len Brown's favourite transport project - the $2.4 billion underground City Rail Link - is being shunted back two years.05 Dec 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsHoliday fuel discount for driversIt couldn't be better timing for Kiwis as standard-grade petrol nudges below $2 a litre for the first time in two and a half years.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMotorway closure to cause delaysMotorists bound for the airport will need to plan for delays as Auckland's Southwestern Motorway will be closed for works.05 Dec 01:25 AM
Freight and logisticsHelen Twose: Same bus, but a different seatDriving the business from the board table is giving NZ Bus executive Shane McMahon a different perspective on his day job.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ driver licensing to be reviewedThe driver licensing system will be reviewed to see if it can be modernised and made cheaper, it was announced today.03 Dec 11:16 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ tractor sales hit decade highFarmers have been increasing their spending on equipment as cash flows were boosted by Fonterra's record payout.02 Dec 02:13 AM
New ZealandMt Eden summit car ban: Readers reactThe Herald has had an overwhelming response from readers since revealing the plan to ban all vehicles from Mt Eden's summit.02 Dec 02:02 AM
New ZealandFuture of Cornwall Park cafe still in doubtAs we live near Cornwall Park, we were looking forward to the opening of the new cafeteria being built near the band rotunda off the Greenlane Rd entrance.01 Dec 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsPublic transport key to housing projectsHundreds of new homes will be developed on Housing Corporation land in some Auckland suburbs, including Avondale, New Lynn and South Auckland.01 Dec 04:00 PM
