Transport
Volkswagen's iconic Beetle comes to the end of the road
Volkswagen is ending production of its Beetle in 2019, closing the door on one of the world's most iconic car designs.
Suspended engineer under more scrutiny
An engineer suspended after a probe into faulty towbars is under scrutiny over issues found with inspections of other heavy-duty equipment.
Auckland fuel tax: 'It's certainly making a big difference'
Auckland motorists have expressed mixed emotions about forking out more than $13 million in the first month of the new Regional Fuel Tax.
Auckland Council collects $13.2m in first month of new fuel tax
More than $13 million raised in the first month of Auckland's new Regional Fuel Tax has been put towards rural road safety upgrades and new safety cameras. Reporter Anneke Smith asked Aucklanders what… Audio
SH29 closed after fatal crash
State Highway 29 remains closed near the top of the Kaimai Range on the Tauranga side after a fatal crash this afternoon.
Wellington's bus chaos good news for scooter shop
Scooters have been zooming out the door of a shop in Wellington, and staff say it is because of a change to bus routes and timetables.
Self-driving cars not solution to traffic woes
For the past century, the car has dominated our cities, shaping the streets, roads and urban spaces that surround them. Enter the AV or automated vehicle. But according to design guru, Allison Arieff… Audio
Speed and badly designed cycle lanes
How fast we should be able to drive on motorways and are we sick of people toddling along at 70km an hour? Then there are the seemingly random speed limits like the one around the Waterview Tunnel.And… Audio
Will Christchurch fall in love with the e-scooter?
E-scooters are coming to the footpaths of Christchurch – and possibly Auckland, too – but they may usher in tighter transport regulations, says infrastructure consultant Louise Baker. Audio
Police to target sections of state highways to prevent crashes
Ten sections of state highways are to be targeted by police to try to reduce serious crashes - with the road toll up from this time last year.
Teau Aiturau: getting South Auckland cycling
Teau Aiturau is using his weight loss efforts to encourage more Pacific families living in South Auckland to get on a bike. Affectionately known as Mr T he set up a charitable trust, Triple Teez to… Audio
Electric cars' use of priority lanes ditched
A year-long trial allowing electric car owners to use the priority lanes on Auckland's State Highways has been abandoned.
John Everiss - International Drive Your Studebaker Day
Jim talks to Studebaker enthusiast John Everiss to mark International Drive Your Studebaker Day. To the Otaki-based owner of the country's first and possibly only Studebaker museum, the car, an… Audio
$150 million for Tairawhiti-Gisborne
The largest chunk of the money will be spent on roading - $137 million - with most of the remainder to be spent on tourism. Audio
Prices at the pump
The average price of fuel has reached a record 30-year high, and is set to continue rising. Barrel prices and the weak kiwi dollar is being blamed for the rise, some are paying $2.50 a litre. Audio
Will Wellington's bus network ever be fixed?
An international expert has been brought in by Greater Wellington regional council to help with the capital's troubled bus network. Audio
Wellington bus network has become a joke - Labour MP
The government may have to step in to fix Wellington's troubled bus network, says Labour MP Paul Eagle.
Petrol prices at 30 year high....and set to rise further
The average price of fuel is now the highest it has been in more than 30 years, and with a four cents national fuel tax coming into effect in October, it's likely to get even more expensive. Video, Audio
Lower speeds in Auckland
Officials are considering lower speeds and more red light cameras to reduce the road toll in Auckland. Over the last three years the number of deaths and injuries has increased by more than 70… Audio
