The last of 366 30-tonne concrete beams has been put in place over the $340 million tunnel.

Union workers are threatening to picket the arrival of a shipment of Chinese-made railway wagons at the Port of Tauranga.

Transport Agency consultants believe tolls of $6 to $8 could pay for a new Auckland harbour crossing. The tolls would be charged on the new crossing and the existing harbour bridge.

Today the Weekend Herald salutes the winners of the annual Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards, which honour one of the country's greatest leaders, the late Sir Peter Blake.

Four times in the past week, I have put my life in the hands of Air New Zealand's decision to fly under an ash cloud.

The women running the Pacific Pearl superliner say they are rapidly changing an industry dominated by men.

The Chilean volcano's ash cloud appears to be settled over the country today, and possibly tomorrow.

Airlines on both sides of the Tasman are crying foul over rumours as passengers battle disruption caused by a volcanic ash cloud.

Chilean Claudia Sandoval has been trying to get home from Auckland for one and a half weeks.

What is happening with the Papakura offramp from the motorway?

After returning from a five-week overseas trip I'm filled with renewed bile about the business of having to stand around for ages in poorly air-conditioned rooms juggling shoes, backpack and laptop, supposedly in the interest of security.