Transport
Car maker Ford actions "unconscionable"
Australia's Federal Court has ordered Ford to pay a record $10 million after finding that Ford responded to consumer complaints about its PowerShift transmission in an "unconscionable" way. Motoring… Audio
Fuel-car levy could subsidise electric vehicles - govt
The government is considering putting a levy on imported petrol vehicles to help subsidise electric cars. Audio
What happens when international trade emissions are regulated?
A leading energy research group says more attention needs to be paid to what regulations on emissions from international shipping and aviation could do to this country's wellbeing. The Productivity… Audio
Govt are repackaging National transport projects - MP
National MP Jami-Lee Ross says the government has simply adopted its vision for transport in Auckland.
Transport plan 'too little, too late' for South Auckland
It's been billed as New Zealand's largest ever civil construction project - but South Aucklanders say a government transport plan doesn't go far enough.
Northland road advocates 'gutted' at Auckland road spend
The government's latest plan to pour money into Auckland roads is gutting for Northland roading advocates.
Transport project 'too little, too late' - south Aucklanders
It's been billed as New Zealand's largest ever civil construction project - but South Aucklanders say a government transport plan doesn't go far enough. Yesterday $28 billion was announced for roads… Audio
NZ warned of fuel, energy price rises in low carbon move
Households are being warned to expect substantial jumps in fuel and energy prices from any shift to a low carbon economy. In a 508 page draft discussion document, the Productivity Commission estimates… Audio
Govt stole vision for Auckland, National says
The National Party says the government has simply adopted its vision for transport in Auckland. The 28 billion dollar Auckland Transport Alignment Project will fund roads, rail, buslanes and cycleways… Audio
Northland 'gutted' to lose transport funding to Auckland
Northland people are gutted the government has announced a $28 billion spend on transport in Auckland just a week after dumping plans for a major roading upgrade in their region. The previous… Audio
Fuel, energy prices to rise in shift to low carbon economy
Households are being warned to expect big jumps in petrol and electricity prices to persuade them to shift to low carbon options. In a draft discussion document, the Productivity Commission estimates… Audio
"We're not going to be able to get anywhere"
Auckland is getting a $28 Billion of transport investment but in terms of new projects all the North Shore will get is an extension of the Northern Busway. Video, Audio
Auckland gets $28 billion of roads, rail, bus, cycleways
The Government's calling the new Auckland transport plan New Zealand's "largest ever civil construction programme to create a 21st century transport network". Video, Audio
$28b fix for Auckland transport
The mayor of Auckland Phil Goff and the Transport Minister Phil Twyford have announced nearly $30 billion will be spent on Auckland transport in the next 10 years. Audio
Solving the problems of the world
NZ Herald senior writer Simon Wilson analyses the government's big transport announcement for Auckland. He also looks at the significance of the Northcote by-election, which is the first popular test… Audio
New $30b plan to tackle Auckland transport woes unveiled
Nearly $30 billion will be spent on Auckland transport in the next 10 years, partly funded by a fuel tax, private finance and tolls. Audio
Govt to spend $700m on Mill Road, Penlink toll road projects
Transport Minister Phil Twyford has revealed $700 million will be spent on two major roading projects for Auckland. Audio
Major Auckland transport projects announced
A new 10-year funding package for Auckland transport will be released on Thursday by Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff. Minister of Transport Phil Twyford discusses the… Audio
Two motorcyclists killed in separate Auckland crashes
Two motorcyclists have been killed in separate crashes near Auckland, within an hour of each other.
E-bikes to be covered by AA roadside service
Fresh air, fun and fitness combine when you take an electric bike for a spin, but what happens when it breaks down?
