Cycling
Cycling New Zealand under review - again
An independent inquiry into Cycling New Zealand's High Performance programme will take place following the death of New Zealand representative cyclist Olivia Podmore.
The double standard in the bike bridge backlash
A proposed walk and cycle bridge over the Waitematā provoked a furious media backlash over the goverment's wasteful spending. Why don't roading projects get the same treatment? Audio
Cycling NZ deeply saddened by death of Olivia Podmore
Cycling New Zealand says it's deeply saddened by the death of Rio Olympic cyclist, Olivia Podmore, and denies it failed her.
The 24-year-old sprint cyclist died suddenly in Cambridge yesterday. She'd… Video, Audio
Broken collar bone, no medal for cyclist Aaron Gate after crash
A nasty crash at the Olympic velodrome has left NZ track cyclist Aaron Gate with a broken collar bone, burns and without a medal in Tokyo.
The men's pursuit team were in a strong position in the race… Video, Audio
How ordinary Kiwi cyclists started being seen as ‘elitist’
The Conversation: Something strange has happened to the perception of cyclists and cycling - one of the cheapest and most eco-friendly ways to get around has been labelled 'elitist'.
Fisher-Black envious of Olympians
Niamh Fisher-Black has just recorded her best result as a professional cyclist and while she's proud of what she achieved she does have some FOMO.
Former Skypath design lead proposes new harbour bridge design
The former design lead for the abandoned SkyPath planned for the Auckland Harbour Bridge says the Waitemata needs a new crossing - but not the boxy expensive one the government wants. Audio
Too much heat makes transport fraught
The big budget for a new non-car harbour bridge in Auckland sparked a big 'bike-lash' in the media last week - and how we build and use our roads has become a huge wedge issue all around the country. … Audio
For whom the bell trolls - cyclists
While record-breaking floods threatened to sweep away bridges in Canterbury, the inundation of the Auckland Harbour Bridge by cyclists made headlines too - and sparked a big backlash on talk radio.… Video, Audio
New cycling, walking bridge cops flak from advocates on all sides
Plans to build a $700 million bike bridge have been deemed totally unnecessary, when a lane of the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge could be used instead.
That's the response of one cycling advocate… Audio
Govt scraps road projects, pledges rail, cycling, walking plans
The government has pulled a u-turn on transport projects it promised more than a year ago, saying it wants to cut carbon emissions and potential price hikes too.
Six of the 32 multi-billion-dollar… Audio
NZTA considers cycling lane on Harbour Bridge, Councillor urges certainty
Waka Kotahi is investigating the possibility of converting a traffic lane on Auckland's Harbour Bridge to a cycle way - but cannot say how far off a decision is.
On Sunday hundreds of cyclists pushed… Video, Audio
Live cross to the Auckland 'Liberate the Lane' rally
Bike Auckland's Liberate the Lane took place at Point Erin Park in Ponsonby this morning, before the cyclists made their way across the harbour bridge. The Chair and Spokesperson for Bike Auckland… Audio
A win for Wellington cycling as council pledges $226m
A massive campaign by cycling advocates has forced Wellington City Council to do a u-turn, signing off today on fast-tracking cycleways across the city.
The $226 million project, which is part of the… Audio
George Bennett ready to lead his team into Giro
Kiwi cyclist ready to capitalise on a big opportunity when he makes history at the Giro d'Italia.
An angel on the trail
Mary Nettle is what's known as a trail angel. She feeds and waters bikepackers on the 3000 kilometre Tour Aotearoa cycle ride from her travelling kiosk, raising funds for her local community hall. Audio
British cycling team says none of its riders sought drugs
Team Ineos Grenadiers says no wrong doing by any of its riders after former doctor found guilty of supplying drugs.
Wellington pedestrians, cyclists dominate injury numbers
Wellington pedestrians and cyclists are disproportionately injured and killed on the city's roads, according to official statistics.
The data from Wellington City Council shows nearly half of all… Video, Audio
Olympic bound cyclists get a rare chance to race together
New Zealand's Olympic track cycling squad has taken a rare chance to race together in Invercargill ahead of the Elite Track Cycling Championships this week.
Silver fern spurs Bennett to victory
George Bennett was spurred to victory at the national road cycling championship in Cambridge on Sunday by the lure of the silver fern.