Motorists
Congestion charges for Auckland to be announced
It's expected that next week the government is going to unveil plans for a congestion charge in the country's largest city, Auckland. Jesse speaks to Matt Lowrie, the editor of transport and urban… Audio
A drive up the Napier-Taupō Rd under new 80km/h limits
The speed limit on a notorious stretch of highway has dropped to 80km/h an hour today.
Motorists will now have to drive slower for about 70 kilometres between Napier and Taupō in a bid to make the… Video, Audio
Do bicycles slow cars down on low speed, low traffic roads?
Frustrated with bikes slowing traffic? New research from Portland shows cyclists don't usually affect traffic speeds much, even though it may feel like they do. Audio
Petone metal factory fire causes chaos, clouds of smoke
A fire at a metal factory in Petone is causing traffic issues in the Capital. Motorists are being advised to avoid Seaview Road while firefighters battle the blaze. No-one has been reported injured… Audio
How petrol prices compare in the regions
RNZ reporters traversed Nelson, New Plymouth and Whangarei for petrol, and found massive fluctuations just like in Otaki, where prices were 20 cents a litre higher than nearby towns. Video, Audio