Transport
Three crashes block highway lanes around Pokeno
A crash involving two trucks has completely blocked the northbound lanes of State Highway 1 south of Auckland, with two other crashes in the area causing delays as well.
Axing abattoir won't cut Saudi ties - Peters
There has been no damage to New Zealand's relationship with Saudi Arabia after the government canned an abattoir destined for a Saudi businessman, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says.
Garage's inspecting authority revoked over compliance issues
An Invercargill garage is in trouble over warrants of fitness affecting more than 3500 vehicle owners.
Is a beach a road?
Journalist Greer Berry has penned a piece saying driving on the beach is a step too far, and asking why we allow beaches to be classed as roads. Audio
Parking tickets make $100k a day in NZ's main cities
A Wellington driver was the most ticketed in New Zealand's three largest cities, collected 149 parking fines in 2018, totalling $5855.
Warrant of fitness costs may rise as inspectors quit in safety clampdown
The cost of a warrant of fitness could be forced up as mechanics spooked by a clampdown move to get out of doing inspections.
Parking tickets make $100k a day in NZ main cities
Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch are combining to dish out more than $100,000-worth of parking fines every day. That's not to say that every fine is paid by the offending driver, and the three… Audio
Dodgy WOF investigation reveals extent of NZTA problem
An investigation into dodgy warrants of fitness has revealed the true extent of bumbling by the Transport Agency. The report by top lawyer Kristy MacDonald shows a host of delays in closing down a… Audio
Warrant of fitness prices may rise - MTA
The Motor Trade Association says the cost of a warrant of fitness could rise as mechanics spooked by a clampdown move to get out of doing inspections. The association's chief exeuctive Craig Pomare… Audio
Safety report flags systemic failures within Transport Agency
The Transport Agency's handling of a Northland garage that issued a warrant of fitness to an unsafe car reflected wider systemic failures within the organisation, an independent report has found.
Speed bump annoys locals
A speed bump in Blenheim is causing concern for locals. It's part of the new Beaver-Eltham cycleway, but those who live on Beaver Road have told Stuff that cats are hitting the bump with a bang. Audio
Unannounced strike, bus services cancelled
Forty-five drivers for New Zealand Bus walked out of the Glenfield depot around 5am this morning protesting about pay and roster issues.
How to prepare Auckland for 2 million people
Auckland is at a turning point and faces critical choices about its growth and how to pay for it, according to a new book by Owen Gill. But those choices will require bold thinking about how to raise… Audio
Shane Jones slams 'cargo-cult mentality' of Northland highway
Northland transport committee chair John Bain says he will not stop campaigning for an expressway to Auckland, nor will he step down to please Shane Jones.
Northland Transport chair faces Jones over highway
Northland's Transport Committee chair John Bain says he's not going to step down just to keep Shane Jones happy. The New Zealand First minister says Mr Bain keeps pushing for a four-lane highway to be… Audio
Author wants Lime scooters banned from Dunedin footpaths
Dunedin author Lynley Hood is also calling on the government to issue an urgent recall of all Lime e-scooters.
'Dramatic ramp down': Roading contractors nervous as projects finish
The roading sector fears lay-offs and a downturn in major contracts, as big-budget projects inherited from the previous government wind up.
Air NZ flight turned back from China
An Air New Zealand flight to Shanghai had to turn back to Auckland today after learning it had no authority to land in China.
Man dies after car hits power pole in Waikato
A driver is dead after his car hit a power pole in the Hauraki district in Waikato.
Keep Lime scooters in Christchurch - recommendation
Lime scooters are set to stay part of the Christchurch city-scape, if Christchurch City Council accepts a staff recommendation.
