Kevin O'sullivan
AK businesses eager for return of cruise ships in October
The first cruise ship to visit New Zealand in 29 months glided into the Waitemata Harbour earlier this month. 25 more of the floating hotels are scheduled to arrive before the end of the year… Audio
Bus drivers back councils possibly taking operations ownership
Bus drivers are backing the possibility of councils taking ownership of public transport operations.
The Government has unveiled its Sustainable Public Transport Framework, which allows for councils… Audio
First cruise ship in 2 years arrives in Auckland today
In just hours from now, the first cruise ship in two years will enter New Zealand waters. Waitemata Harbour, Britomart and Auckland's city centre are pulling all the stops to mark the arrival of P&O… Audio
Final part of New Zealand border opens
It's official, New Zealand has completely reopened to the world.
The last of the Covid-19 border reopening phases happened overnight - opening the maritime border, as well as applications for… Audio
Cruise industry wants maritime border opened
Crusie ships may be allowed back into New Zealand waters by October, but the industry says without a firm decision now, cruise lines may turn their backs on this country.
Under Maritime Covid-19… Audio
Cruise sector boss assures ships safer than before
The welcome mat's out for tourists but not if they are arriving by cruise ship.
Vaccinated Australian visitors can fly to New Zealand from April 13 without having to isolate. It's May 2 for visa… Video, Audio
Bus chaos "frustrating": Wellington Regional Council
There is more disruption for Wellington commuters with 100 bus drivers on strike and 26 bus routes not running, frustrating the Greater Wellington Regional Council which manages the city's bus… Audio
Picton residents not fond of plans for new cruise berth
There are fears Picton's air quality could suffer thanks to an expanded ferry terminal.
The plans include a new cruise ship berth, almost right in front of the township.
Tracy Neal reports. Audio
Cruise industry pleads for kiwi-only voyages to be allowed
The cruise industry is pleading with the government not to extend the ban on cruise ships and allow the industry to start up again with kiwi-only voyages. In April, the government suspended all cruise… Audio
Claims of bullying, yelling, swearing at bus depot
More allegations of bullying - this time with a bus company in Wellington.
Drivers say they've been yelled at, sworn at and intimidated by a Tranzurban manager at one of their local depots.
It's all… Audio
Bus union rejects claims that meal breaks will derail services
The New Zealand Bus and Coach Association is up in arms over the new meal break legislation that comes into effect in less than six weeks. From May 6th, workers across all industries will be required… Audio
Bus chaos in Wellington
Wellington bus commuter chaos continues - with twenty morning rush-hour bus services across the capital cancelled for up to six months because of crippling driver shortages. The regional council… Audio
No major disruption from Wellington bus drivers' strike
Tranzurban says there is no significant disruption this morning as a result of strike action taken by bus drivers in Wellington and the Hutt Valley. The strike has forced the cancellation of about a… Audio
Wellington bus process ‘was correct’ – regional council
The Greater Regional Council has apologised to Wellington bus users but told a parliamentary committee it wouldn't change anything if it had the chance to go back and start the process all over again.
…Wellington bus drivers face 14hr shifts - union
The roll out of new buses and bus routes in Wellington is continuing to be controversial with new drivers struggling to run to timetable. And it seems the fallout is continuing. The bus driver's union… Audio
Cream says will help it lead to bigger and better things
A dairy trading platform is not deterred by being the new kid on the block and is aiming to sign on major customers in Asia. Audio
Cream says its platform in the hands of buyer and seller
A new trading platform for dairy products will give buyers and sellers control over prices. Audio
Cream signs up Westland Milk Products
A new dairy trading platform has just signed up its first New Zealand dairy company. Audio
New trading platform enters dairy market
A new trading platform is entering the dairy market. Named Cream - it's an online tool to buy and sell dairy products. Audio
Bus drivers fired for stealing thousands
A bus drivers union says it's at a loss to explain how tens of thousands of dollars went unaccounted for by Go Wellington buses over a period of at least three years. Audio