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Transport

A motorist sits in a Tesla Model 3 at a Tesla charging station Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lakewood, Colo., in Denver.

Tesla probed about how cars in self-driving mode handle poor conditions

Federal auto regulators were investigated nine crashes where the self-driving software failed to quickly alert drivers to take control.

World

8:37am

1:30

Cape Palliser Rd in South Wairarapa has been flagged as a critical access route supporting tourism, residences and the regional economy. (Source: Sue Teodoro)

'Only practical road access': Coastal community at risk

A report has set out in detail the dire consequences for the community if access between the Lake Ferry Rd turnoff and Cape Palliser were compromised.

New Zealand

6:46pm

An average speed safety camera.

New average speed cameras coming to stretch of Upper Hutt highway

NZTA said the new cameras were being installed to reduce serious crashes along the stretch.

New Zealand

12:59pm

Cars parked in Parnell.

Feedback urged as AT proposes hiking parking permits by 63%

It would be the first time in 13 years the price of a permit had been increased.

New Zealand

11:55am

Auckland Transport says 100,000 more people took trips last week compared to this time last year.

Fuel stocks dip slightly but Govt downplays concerns

As at midnight on Sunday, March 15, combined petrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks equated to about 49 days of cover nationwide.

Politics

Wednesday 1:32pm

A motorist sits in a Tesla Model 3 at a Tesla charging station Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lakewood, Colo., in Denver.

Tesla probed about how cars in self-driving mode handle poor conditions

Federal auto regulators were investigated nine crashes where the self-driving software failed to quickly alert drivers to take control.

World

8:37am

1:30

Cape Palliser Rd in South Wairarapa has been flagged as a critical access route supporting tourism, residences and the regional economy. (Source: Sue Teodoro)

'Only practical road access': Coastal community at risk

A report has set out in detail the dire consequences for the community if access between the Lake Ferry Rd turnoff and Cape Palliser were compromised.

New Zealand

6:46pm

An average speed safety camera.

New average speed cameras coming to stretch of Upper Hutt highway

NZTA said the new cameras were being installed to reduce serious crashes along the stretch.

New Zealand

12:59pm

Cars parked in Parnell.

Feedback urged as AT proposes hiking parking permits by 63%

It would be the first time in 13 years the price of a permit had been increased.

New Zealand

11:55am

Auckland Transport says 100,000 more people took trips last week compared to this time last year.

Fuel stocks dip slightly but Govt downplays concerns

As at midnight on Sunday, March 15, combined petrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks equated to about 49 days of cover nationwide.

Politics

Wednesday 1:32pm

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Police at the scene of a scooter crash in central Auckland.

Scooter rider critically injured in crash with vehicle in Auckland

The crash involving a vehicle and scooter occurred at the intersection of Mayoral Drive and Cook Street at 7am.

New Zealand

Wednesday 7:49am

Motorists had received fines for driving above 30km/h on 16 November. (File photo).

Speed limit confusion: NZTA reverses hundreds of fines

Motorists had received fines for driving above 30km/h on one day, and some had even been issued multiple fines for the same day.

Crime and Justice

Wednesday 7:31am

Terry Faleva’ai.

Paralympian seeking help to gain his driver’s licence for the first time

Terry Faleva'ai has represented his country and given much to his Waikato community, now he's seeking their support to get him behind the wheel.

New Zealand

Wednesday 6:00am

An average speed camera installed in Kawakawa.

Where NZ's next average speed safety cameras are being installed

New safety cameras will begin issuing tickets in the coming weeks, with NZTA citing sharp improvements in driver compliance from the first Auckland installation.

New Zealand

Tue, Mar 17

Rapid improvements to batteries and chargers mean battery electric trucks are already viable for urban and short-range trucks

Could high oil prices speed up the shift to electric trucks?

Diesel powers most freight trucks. As oil prices spike, electric trucks are looking more attractive – if upfront cost and charging barriers can be overcome.

World

Mon, Mar 16

The Interislander ferry, Kaiārahi

'Perfect storm': Ferry breakdowns disrupt travel and freight

The Interislander's Kaiārahi has been out of service since Tuesday night because of a technical fault.

Politics

Sat, Mar 14

Price boards were blacked out at multiple Gull petrol stations.

Aucklanders report some Gull petrol stations run dry on discount day

One person said there was "confusion" as people were able to pre-pay, but couldn't get the gas they wanted.

Business

Fri, Mar 13

The horror crash comes after a Queensland parliamentary inquiry recommended a ban on children under 16 riding compliant e-bikes and e-scooters.

Teenage boy and girl die in horror e-bike crash near Brisbane

Two teenagers have been killed in an electric bike crash in a state that's considering a blanket rider ban for children under 16.

World

Fri, Mar 13

Some countries, such as Vietnam and Thailand, have urged people to work from home to save fuel.

Calls to let workers stay home to beat fuel prices

Petrol prices have increased rapidly in recent weeks as war in the Middle East put pressure on oil supplies.

New Zealand

Fri, Mar 13

Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates

Ships ID themselves as Chinese around Strait of Hormuz to avoid attacks

At least eight vessels in or near the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman changed their declared destination signals to short messages such as "CHINA OWNER" or "CHINA OWNER&CREW".

World

Fri, Mar 13

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The price of jet fuel had more than doubled in the past week with prices in Asia and Oceania up 77%, according to the International Air Transport Association.

Flight cancellations: Mayor says Air NZ has taken 'fair' approach

Flight disruptions will affect Marlborough Airport from next week due to volatile jet fuel prices, prompting the mayor to urge patience.

Business

Fri, Mar 13

Traffic on Auckland's motorway (file image).

Auckland's most congested roads and peak travel times

Central Auckland is arguable the worst spot, but the outskirts of the city, from the North Shore to Manukau, are not spared.

New Zealand

Thu, Mar 12

Possibly permanent raised clumps of bitumen, originally thought to be tar, on a road in Palmerston North after reports of the substance appearing late last month. (Source: Supplied / Adele Rycroft)

'Tar' chunks on highways identified – source remains a mystery

The substance, littered on highways from Southern Waikato to Wellington, first appeared on February 25.

New Zealand

Thu, Mar 12

The Interislander ferry Kaiārahi

Cook Strait ferry out of action with fault

Interislander is operating with just one ferry till Sunday due to a fault on the Kaiārahi.

New Zealand

Thu, Mar 12

A flight is listed as cancelled on a display at San Diego International Airport.

What are your rights if your flight is cancelled?

Air NZ is warning 44,000 passengers will be affected by cancellations over the coming months - what can you do if you're one of them?

New Zealand

Thu, Mar 12

Two vehicles parked on the cycle lane on Orly Avenue near Māngere town centre.

Cyclists frustrated by drivers illegally parking on Auckland's bike lanes

"It's forcing people riding bikes, expecting the protection of a cycleway, to be forced out into the traffic. It's actually really unsafe."

New Zealand

Wed, Mar 11

Govt planned to overturn a ban on livestock exports but this is no longer a priority in election year. 

'Will be disappointment': Live export ban won't be overturned this term

The Government had promised to overturn a ban on the controversial live cattle export trade this term but now says the legislation is not progressing.

Politics

Tue, Mar 10

No, you can’t have the licence plate ‘PCOOK’ – here’s the ones NZTA banned

No, you can’t have the licence plate ‘PCOOK’ – here’s the ones NZTA banned

NZTA rejected a number of custom plate applications, with drug references among the reasons to decline.

New Zealand

Sun, Mar 8

Officers were notified shortly after 10am on Friday.

Human remains found on SH3, traffic disrupted in Waikato

Police say motorists travelling between Te Awamutu and Ōtorohanga should expect delays as officers make inquiries.

New Zealand

Fri, Mar 6

State Highway 57 south of Levin.

NZTA considers U-turn on 100km/h speed limits for highways near Levin

Last year, State Highway 1 and State Highway 57 south of the Horowhenua town had speed limits increased from 80 kilometres per hour.

New Zealand

Fri, Mar 6

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