Transport

National is accusing the Government of being sneaky by including a provision in its regional fuel tax legislation to increase the tax rate if it wants to. The Transport Minister says it's no secret as… Audio

The National Party says it is simply not on that the government's regional fuel tax legislation includes a provision for the tax rate to be increased at any time. Under the proposed law the regional… Audio

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

Ngāruawāhia locals are meeting with Kiwirail, the mayor, police, and councillors to try and find a solution to the town's railway bridge problem, after a girl was killed by a train on the bridge… Video, Audio

Good news for animal lovers, bad news for haters - starting this week pets will be allowed on buses, trains and ferries in Wellington.  Audio

Auckland public transport users could be sitting next to a furry friend or two if a motion to allow pets on board is passed. From July Wellingtonians will be allowed to carry pets on trains and buses… Audio

The trucking industry says BP's petrol price tactics highlight flaws in the plan for an Auckland regional fuel tax. The chief executive of the Road Transport Forum is Ken Shirley. Audio

Auckland councillors have given the green light for regional fuel tax. It's now seeking public views on how it will be spent. The extra 11.5 cents per litre of fuel is expected to raise more than a… Audio

The debate over Auckland's regional fuel tax changes gear on Monday as councillors debate the list of projects to be funded by the extra 11.5c/l charge. It's an important shift in the debate, moving… Audio

In his first major economic speech since becoming leader of the National Party, Simon Bridges is taking aim at the new regional fuel tax, saying if returned to government in 2020, National would… Audio

Auckland Council decides on Monday if it will press ahead with a regional fuel tax to help free up the city's gridlocked roads but critics are denouncing the move as too rushed and short on detail… Audio

Auckland Council decides on Monday if it will press ahead with a regional fuel tax but not all councillors are convinced the plans will benefit their communities. The council is debating the projects… Audio

The Productivity Commission's draft report on how New Zealand can meet the government's goal of achieving a net-zero emissions economy by 2050 was released on Friday, with some recommendations it says… Audio

Many predict self-driving vehicles will be the biggest disruption to the transport system since cars replaced horses. Are New Zealand road users – and laws – ready? Audio