Uber has announced a 10 per cent drop in all its fares as local companies put out their own apps to try to reclaim ground in the taxi market.

France declared its borders closed after the Paris attacks, but the reality was different.

If the rise in the number of new or New Zealand-new cars being registered is an indicator of a region's growth, then Grey District led the way in 2014.

A 7.5 percent increase in directors' fees came under scrutiny by Freightways shareholders today - a trend evidenced at other annual general meetings this year.

Blue Bubble taxis and Super Shuttle are rolling out new apps designed to seize the tech initiative back from global rival Uber.

Mediation between supporters of the Auckland Harbour Bridge SkyPath and its detractors has been delayed by a month.

Environment Court grants cycling lobby groups permission to join litigation over Auckland's proposed SkyPath.

There are now nearly 70,000 electric vehicles in Norway. In New Zealand there are only 800. Is it time to follow Norway's lead?

Man ran into Countdown to buy light bulbs - but then got hit with $50 fine after leaving to meet a friend for a quick coffee.

Uber faces curbs on its expansion in Britain.

Car-pooling is about to be boosted by a new smartphone application around the country, and a trial discount parking scheme in Auckland.

Mainfreight co-founder Neil Graham has died, aged 71 - just days after talking of Rugby World Cup plans.

I run an asset management firm and hear terrible advice that our prospective clients have received elsewhere.

Auckland Transport is negotiating with four parties on the last remaining properties standing in the way of its $2.5 billion City Rail Link.

Trucking companies see women as a large untapped labour pool that may ease a growing driver shortfall.

Proceedings were filed over an alleged outstanding $100,000 debt.

Auckland Transport has less money to spend on capital works this year, says chief executive David Warburton.

Uber's dramatic growth in London has seen the number of private hire vehicles on the capital's roads surge by 26 per cent over the past two years.

A major roadblock has been unblocked after the Environment Court refused to rule in favour of a powerful landlord.

Auckland Transport is taking legal action to force owners of Eden Terrace properties to sell up for the $2.5 billion City Rail Link.

Three top transport officials accused of bribery totalling more than $1 million look set to go to trial.

Freightways lifted annual profit by 4 per cent on increased sales from express packages, business mail and information management.

Bus and ferry operator Souter Group is flagging the possibility of a public listing as it puts down the accelerator on growth.

Uber may look twice at contracts it has here in New Zealand if a US court rules its 200,000 Californian drivers are employees, not contractors.

An Uber case debating employee or independent contractor status is significant for other firms in the sharing economy.

American Airlines and Qantas say their expanded alliance across the Pacific will directly benefit New Zealand passengers and they expect more competitive air fares across the Pacific.

Things are booming at Auckland Airport, with visitors from China and the US up more than 20 per cent last month.

It's ranked the ninth largest in the world, and boasts an on-deck jacuzzi, six swimming pools, a gym, a helipad and a helicopter hanger.

Kiwis have started disruptive businesses ranging from local beauty salon booking apps to rockets aimed at flying satellites to space but more could be thinking bigger, say sector leaders.