Traffic
An unwinnable war on the great enemy - the road cone
The government has declared a war on road cones, but the traffic management industry thinks it's the wrong approach to an issue it's already working on.
A rocky road for the battle against road cones
The Government has declared a war on road cones, but the industry thinks it's the wrong approach to an issue they're already working on. Audio
Auckland Airport evacuated after fire alarm
Part of Auckland Airport has been evacuated, in response to an incident.
New road between Manawatu and Tararua set to open
A long-awaited new road over the lower slopes of the Ruahine Range is potentially just weeks away from opening, and locals can't wait. Since rock falls caused the old highway through the Manawatu… Audio
Watch: Car forced to swerve to avoid bus driving on wrong side of road
Police are investigating after being alerted to footage of a bus driving in the wrong lane into oncoming traffic in Wellington.
Four injured, SH8 closed after campervan crash
Four people have been injured in a crash between a campervan and a car in the Mackenzie District.
Locals need more say on congestion charging plans - Auckland councillors
The transport committee is pushing for changes to a parliamentary bill
Why bad weather makes us bad drivers
Half of all commuters switch to cars for rainy days, but the effect on our driving is much worse. Traffic engineer Doug Wilson explains why. Audio
50% of people choose their car to commute when it rains
Up to 50 percent more people switch to the car to commute when it rains, according to Doug Wilson Associate Professor in Transportation Engineering at Auckland University. Wilson spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
State Highway 29 reopens after truck carrying chlorine causes closure
Fire and Emergency said it sent three firetrucks and one hazardous materials unit to respond to neutralise the chemical.
Eleven students heading to sports practice injured in Taranaki crash
Thirteen people were injured in the crash, two of whom were in a serious condition.
One dead, two injured after Wellington motorway crash
A driver has died after a crash between two cars, which shut down part of Wellington's motorway overnight.
'Significant delays' on SH1 at Wellington
NZTA says roadworks at the Glenside on-ramp were delayed in finishing, leading to long queues.
Restore Passenger Rail protester found not guilty
One Restore Passenger Rail protester has been found not guilty of endangering transport during protests against climate change, but there is still no verdict on the other three accused.
MPs prepare to brave the response to congestion charging
Parliament kicked off this week with the first reading of a bill trying to improve something everybody hates - sitting in traffic.
Jury hears climate change defence for Restore Passenger Rail protestors
A jury has heard that New Zealand's major cities could be underwater by the end of this century during the trial of climate activists who hung banners over Wellington's State Highways.
Traffic congestion could cost Auckland $2.6 billion a year, report says
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown commissioned the report in support of his case for a time of use - or congestion - charge.
Motorists to face two agencies tracking their speed
On Monday, the police said it would be working with the Transport Agency to complement each other.
'March madness' sees congestion peak in Auckland
It's that time of year again, March madness has descended upon Auckland, sending motorists in the super city into a tailspin. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
One dead, road closed following Canterbury crash
Police are still at the scene of the two-vehicle crash that left one person dead.