Transport
Relief on horizon as Northland's freight rail set to restart
The only other major freight route between Auckland and Northland remains closed at the Brynderwyn Hills.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 June
On today's episode, the corrections watchdog says the country's worst prison riot, which had prisoners and guards fearing people would burn alive, could have been prevented, New Plymouth mayor and… Audio
Aucklanders warned of train service disruptions
Fewer trains will run in Auckland this weekend - but this time due to rail worker strikes.
New Plymouth mayor on pothole funding promise
The Government's plan to patch up the country's pothole-stricken roads has levelled up, with an extra $1.6 billion being allocated for repairs. New Plymouth mayor and Local Government Transport Forum… Audio
Skimping on car care could render your insurance pointless
When a woman's transmission failed, her insurance claim was turned down as she hadn't got her car serviced within a certain timeframe.
AA receives funding boost to fix potholes
The AA is celebrating a funding boost to fix potholes, but says it will still take several years to get the country's roads back into shape. Dylan Thomsen from the AA spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland congestion charge: Council moves to design scheme
Auckland Council plans to launch the new charge alongside the City Rail Link in 2026.
Wellington councillors agree to more transport planning around CBD
Wellington councillors won't be putting the Golden Mile project on hold, but they have committed to more transport planning for the central business district.
New fixed camera to cost speeding drivers in Northland
The camera is on State Highway 1, in an 80km/h zone between Kawakawa and Moerewa.
Simeon's $4billion pothole plan
The government's confirmed a total of four billion dollars of funding to patch up and prevent pot holes on the motu's roads and highways. Transport minister Simeon Brown says the funding boost is a… Audio
$1.6b boost for pothole fund unveiled
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has revealed Waka Kotahi's confirmation of an increase in ring-fenced funding for pothole prevention.
Air New Zealand yet to resume flights to New Caledonia
Air New Zealand says it is yet to resume flights to Nouméa's international airport in New Caledonia as the airport is not open.
Auckland bus drivers to get protective screens
First Union said many drivers were going to work fearing for their lives.
Whale Trail set to boost Kaikōura's cycle tourism
Work is under way to develop the Kaikōura to Hāpuku section of the Whale Trail, a shared use pathway from Picton to Kaikōura.
New Zealand mayors' uber ratings revealed
One city's mayor has a perfect five stars. Audio
Fulton Hogan charged after worker dies while moving cones
Brian Barnes was struck by a speeding truck at a repair site on a state highway.
Uber ratings of local politicians revealed
Politicians usually have to wait three years to know what voters think of them. That's unless they use Uber - then they can almost instantly see exactly what their drivers think of their antics while… Audio
Palmerston North votes to keep cycleway - just
From Confucius to rejected metaphors, debate on the controversial project took some unusual turns.
$150 a pop if caught breaking Wellington bus lane rules on camera
People driving for more than 50 metres in a bus lane could be issued with a $150 fine.
Fume incident added to long airport queues in early 2024
A briefing shows hundreds of crew and staff had to be re-routed through passenger screening in February and March.