Transport legislation which includes measures to improve the safety of young drivers and crack down on drink drivers has today passed unanimously through its first reading in Parliament.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says Wellington's new Matangi trains will make for a more reliable, comfortable journey for commuters in the capital.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce is welcoming progress towards the procurement Auckland's new electric trains.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has extended sincere condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those aboard the Skydive New Zealand plane that crashed near Fox Glacier this afternoon.<

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says confirmation today that the application for resource consent and route designation for Auckland's Waterview Connection - part of Western Ring Route road of nati

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says the announcement today that the next stage of development of the Hamilton section of the Waikato Expressway is underway is an important milestone for the projec

National Rail Safety Week is a timely reminder for all drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to be aware of the dangers around rail tracks and level crossings, says Associate Minister of Transport Nath

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has today confirmed the increases in Road User Charges (RUC) that will take effect as scheduled from 1 October alongside the previously announced increased in fuel e

The National caucus has agreed on how it will vote on upcoming legislation concerning alcohol reform.

From next year, all taxis in our larger towns and cities will be fitted with security cameras in a move designed to enhance the safety of both taxi drivers and their passengers.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says excellent progress has been made in the State Highway 25 Kopu Bridge replacement project, on which construction started one year ago today.

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Transport Minister Steven Joyce today announced the appointments of Jerry Rickman, Tony Lanigan and Patsy Reddy to the Board of the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has confirmed that the Tauranga Eastern Link will be tolled, allowing construction to begin on the road in early 2011 - seven years earlier than would otherwise be t

Cabinet has today signed off on a package of measures designed to significantly reduce the impact of drink drivers on our roads.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says tougher penalties for drivers causing death recognise the serious nature of these crimes and will make our roads safer.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce has paid tribute today to the hard work and skill of the men and women working on the Manukau Harbour Crossing, which he officially opened with Prime Minister John K