New ZealandTrain drivers slept on jobKiwirail train drivers have been disciplined for seven serious safety breaches in the past two years, including failing drug or alcohol tests and falling asleep on the job. 01 May 04:00 PM
WorldTongan official quits over 'interference'Attorney-General John Caughi has accused the Tongan govt of trying to curb an independent judiciary and attempting to interfere with the Princess Ashika inquiry.30 Apr 06:27 AM
New ZealandCourts bill takes aim at unpaid traffic finesNew legislation will allow the suspension of licenses belonging to drivers who have not arranged to pay their traffic fines.30 Apr 04:02 AM
New Zealand<i>Ask Phoebe:</i> Planting flowers on roadside verge isn't allowed - it's council propertyPlanting flowers on roadside verge isn't allowed - it's council property.26 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandOnline maps show danger zones for cycle ridersInformation enables a safer route to be planned to avoid accident blackspots26 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvor<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: A happy Paris lining in ash cloud over Europe24 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandLarge crowd greets first UK flightThe first flight back from London after disruptions from volcanic ash has landed at Auckland airport.22 Apr 08:28 PM
New ZealandFinal few metres of SH1 sealedThe final stretch of State Highway 1 was sealed today, allowing drivers a tarsealed ride from one end of the country to the other for the first time.22 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandCommuters to pay for resurrection of KiwiRailAuckland commuters will be among the first to be called on to pay more for KiwiRail services under a 10-year turnaround plan.21 Apr 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Alasdair Thompson:</i> Councils' shares move poor value for ratepayersStake holdings in Auckland Airport suppress value and opportunity, says Alasdair Thompson.21 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandDevice's role in fatal crash highlights driver safetyListening to an iPod and rolling a cigarette while driving are legal under NZ law, but authorities do not recommend them.21 Apr 03:59 AM
EmploymentGovt considers buying firm to finish Hercules upgradeThe Govt is considering taking over Safe Air in Blenheim so the air force can finish having its five C-130 Hercules upgraded.20 Apr 08:27 PM
New ZealandTravellers staring at two-week waitNZ passengers trying to fly to Europe are expected to be stranded here for at least two weeks.19 Apr 04:00 PM
