Spending on roads and public transport by central and local government over the next three years will increase by almost 13 per cent with much of the additional cash coming from fuel tax and road user charge hikes, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee says.

KiwiRail may slow train speeds as one way to reassure users about the safety of its network.

Labour has asked tough questions about Kiwirail after it won an injunction preventing Radio NZ from reporting on its leaked business plan.

Auckland Transport board members gather in secret today to finalise a divorce settlement with smart card operator Snapper Services.