Transport
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 18 October 2024
In today's episode, Timaru Council has launched a taskforce to help affected workers find new jobs after Alliance Group today confirmed its Smithfield meatworks will close with a loss of 600 jobs; the… Audio
New airline for key Westport-Wellington route
The Buller District Council has reached an agreement with Nelson-based Originair, which will start services from 3 January.
Sitting full driver licence taking several months to book
Wait times for driver licences are blowing out bigly - some are waiting nearly a year to sit their tests - Mahvash Ikram talked driving instructor Alistair McGregor Audio
KiwiRail voluntary redundancy offer for all staff 'a bit arse about face' - union
In a memo to all staff, the transport operator said the move was part of an attempt to reshape its business.
Remote school principal disappointed over rural bus cuts
An Otago principal says it "doesn't feel like common sense prevails" when it comes to cuts to rural school bus services. Audio
Dunedin's Cliff the Ambulance hits the road
Dunedin's Cliff the Ambulance has hit the road as the city council's Save Our Southern Hospital campaign ramps up. Ministers are waiting for officials to report back with options to reduce costs in… Audio
Otago principal responds to rural school bus services cuts
So far this year, 176 routes have been or are being reviewed by the Ministry of Education; 21 have been cut and 11 have been replaced with different routes or combined with others. Otago schools have… Audio
Ship engines may not be 'coping' with fuel additives, Shane Jones told
Despite this, Resources Minister Shane Jones says Mobil told him there is no problem with the fuel itself.
Rail industry's trust and reliability issue: 'A big improvement' in Auckland
The rail industry is trying to manage a crisis in trust and reliability, as KiwiRail prepares to carry out 18 years of maintenance in one year.
Serious two-vehicle crash in Manukau
Two people have been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash in the Auckland suburb of Manukau.
Tararua mayor's ultimatum over highway toll
Tracey Collis says there is little public support for a toll on the replacement Manawatū Tararua highway.
The long, slow road to repairing SH2
The cyclone-damaged section of the road between Napier and Wairoa won't have two lanes open until next Christmas. Audio
$40m makeover for Palmerston North Airport
The revamp will take two years, transforming the airport into a regional transport hub.
'Real concerns'; Unions worry privatisation would compromise airport security
"Aviation security is one of the most safety critical things of the system," E tū says. Audio
What truck trips tell us about the economy
Traffic movements have dipped again showing ongoing economic weakness with a turnaround not expected until 2025.
Neighbours score win in battle against ex All Black's helipad
Ali Williams and Zuru co-founder Anna Mowbray want to land a chopper at their Westmere property - but now neighbours will get a chance to have their say.
Heavier double-decker and electric buses causing more damage to roads
Heavier double-decker and electric buses are damaging roads more than the usual diesel buses, requiring higher-strength repairs, according to NZTA Waka Kotahi.
Privatising airport security touted
The Transport Minister is looking at potentially privatising aviation security at airports around the country. Audio
'Things can be done if we throw enough money at it' - salvage expert
A salvage expert says he expects it could take up to $40 million to clean up the Manawanui wreck. Audio
Fuel problem behind Bluebridge ferry woes - harbourmaster
The Connemara blacked out in September after leaving Wellington and drifted for more than two hours, and has faced more issues since then.
