A $760 million Northern Motorway extension to Warkworth has won Auckland Council support as a nationally important project rather than a "holiday highway" for Prime Minister John Key.

A spokesperson for Auckland Transport advises that the sign is provided to clarify what is meant by the arrow in the far left lane when approaching Market Place from Fanshawe St.

Massive earthworks carving through difficult country for Auckland's next highway will dwarf excavations for the Waterview motorway tunnels.

The number of drink drivers getting caught in parts of Christchurch has risen dramatically since the earthquakes.

Most commuters relying on public transport from South Auckland to the central city will have to catch trains rather than long-distance buses under a sweeping network redesign.

Auckland's main bus company is promising passengers furious at being stranded on a commuting route that it will closely monitor operations.

Could you please find out if the relevant roading people are aware of the chaos at the Western Springs motorway interchange.

Cameras are being used to monitor a driving tester accused of yelling at and frightening a woman he was putting through the hoops for a licence.

Car-pooling remains a largely untapped transport solution in Auckland, judging by lacklustre use of a priority lane on a main commuter route.

New migrants at a North Shore language school are setting an impressive example for fellow Aucklanders to start car-pooling.

Dora the Bora drilled a sewage outfall for Christchurch, but now it's up to Auckland's kids to name a far larger burrowing machine for the Waterview motorway tunnels.

Booking a last-minute taxi is impossible for Aucklanders confined to wheelchairs, a Herald on Sunday survey has revealed. And when they do get a taxi, they are charged extra.

Could you please tell me if there is a recommended duration for reduced speed signage?

Auckland's northwestern settlement of Waitakere is to lose passenger trains after more than 130 years.

Aucklanders stuck in traffic on their way back to work today may be surprised to learn their city has one of New Zealand's lowest vehicle ownership rates.

Jason Braid, of Mainfreight USA, apologises in advance to any Americans he might offend.

A new motorway will burrow quietly beneath the Auckland isthmus, not even emitting a gentle hum to tell those above of its existence.

NZ Herald readers suggest ways to improve Auckland's much criticised bus system, such as integrated ticketing and improved bus shelters. Brian Rudman looks at the options.

We have a huge growth challenge in our city, but with that challenge we have an equally great opportunity, writes Auckland mayoral candidate Joe Palino.

Better prices may be in store for Auckland public transport users despite fare rises targeted at students and buyers of multiple-trip tickets.

Families of older drivers have been urged to look for danger signs, after a coroner found an elderly man who died in a crash had already been told to stop driving.

South Auckland train passengers face evening travel curfews unless they want to catch replacement buses, as KiwiRail plays catch-up on its delayed electrification project.

In Auckland, nearly 200 injury accidents were caused by driver distraction each year.