Petrol prices have risen sharply overnight, nearing record highs.

Mainfreight is hitting up its bankers for as much as $227m to buy Netherlands-based company Wim Bosman.

The magnetic north pole is moving faster than at any time in human history.

Motorists face more increases in the price of petrol, which is likely to reach a new high, the Automobile Association is warning.

The Transport Agency was accused by a planning commissioner yesterday.

Auckland Transport says the rail corridor at Kingsland Station is not wide enough to bring passengers from western locations to Eden Park.