Transport
Business travellers in regions will be hurt by Air NZ cuts - mayor
Business people will have to overnight in Wellington due to the axing of Rotorua's early morning flight to the capital, the mayor says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 December
On today's episode, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared emergency martial law, saying it's needed to protect the country from North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state… Audio
Air NZ domestic regional manager on domestic cuts
Air New Zealand is making further cuts to its domestic network. The reductions will come into effect between February and June next year. Air New Zealand's domestic regional manager Scott Carr spoke… Audio
Air NZ announces further cuts to domestic network
Air New Zealand has announced further cuts to its domestic network, including some flights to Gisborne, Blenheim and Rotorua. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz and Rotorua Lakes Mayor Tania Tapsell spoke… Audio
'Not much room to get worse' - Mayor on AT losing powers
Auckland's mayor is promising the shake-up of the city's transport is great news for residents - but some see risks in the change. Audio
Buy now for a well priced EV, industry expert says
The vehicles are selling more cheaply than when the rebate scheme was in place, a motoring editor says. Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on AT shake-up
A shake-up of Auckland's transport body AT will see it stripped of decision-making powers, leaving it to focus on delivering public transport. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Transport Minister on changes to Auckland Transport
A shake-up of Auckland's transport agency will see it stripped of decision-making powers to focus on delivering public transport services. Transport Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZTA releases used car safety ratings
Transport agency Waka Kotahi has released its updated used car safety rating, including a crash avoidance rating to show how well a car can prevent or reduce crashes. Principal Advisor Vehicle Safety… Audio
AT to be stripped of decision making powers
Auckland's mayor is promising the shake-up of the city's transport is great news for residents - but some are worried it will cause more harm than good. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
The region where bus fares may quadruple
An average fare may go from $2 a journey to $8, Environment Canterbury says.
Auckland Transport stripped of responsibilities
Auckland Transport has been stripped of its responsibilities, with Auckland Council to gain new powers over the region's transport infrastructure and policy. The overhaul will see the council assume… Audio
Bus fares in Canterbury could increase to $8
Bus fares in Canterbury could increase from $2 a journey to $8 if NZTA advice is followed to the letter - but the regional council says it will do all it can to find ways to reduce the costs. ECan… Audio
Investigators looking at engine after problem on Air NZ flight
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is looking into the flight from Wellington which diverted to Auckland after an engine malfunction. Audio
TAIC wants to hear from passengers on Sydney flight diverted to Auckland
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission wants to hear from passengers on an Air NZ flight to Sydney which was turned back to Auckland on Sunday night. TAIC Chief Investigator of Accidents… Audio
TAIC launches inquiry into Air NZ flight to Sydney
Investigators want to hear from anybody who was on board the Sunday flight and saw anything unusual.
Nine-year-old's plea for lower speeds outside school
Presenting a petition to the Franklin local board, Caio Maffey said something needed to be done about speeding outside Awhitu District School.
Air NZ flight diverts to Auckland due to engine trouble
An Air New Zealand flight to Sydney had to make a detour to Auckland on Sunday because of engine trouble. Ruth Ann Herd was on the flight and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Treasury's scathing assessment of major project planning
The Government has been handed a grim warning as it struggles with how to pay for billions of dollars worth of roads, hospitals, courthouses and water projects. Audio
Cancellations, queues as passenger jumps airport security screening
All passengers had to be rescreened following the security breach.
