Transport
Authorities knew dangers of truck handbrake but did nothing for a decade
Authorities knew for years that some trucks had a handbrake so sensitive it could be dislodged simply by shutting the cab door - in fact, since just after a man was crushed to death in 2010.
Transport Minister promises fast work on new SH25A bridge
The Transport Minister has promised the new link to the Coromandel Peninsula will be put in place fast.
But for some residents and businesses, "early next year" is still a long way away.
State… Video, Audio
Skiers rejoice over first sight of snow
A wintry blast has brought snow and icy temperatures to Southland overnight.
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings across many of the passes with heavy falls expected in parts of Southland… Audio
Truck handbrakes knowingly faulty - report
Authorities knew for years that some trucks had a handbrake so sensitive it could be dislodged simply by shutting the cab door - in fact, since just after a man was crushed to death in 2010.
But they… Audio
Air NZ to offer 'Skynest' sleep pods on long-haul US routes
In a world first, bunk beds could offer Air New Zealand travellers some respite from the torture of sleepless long haul flights.
From next year the national carrier's offering so called Skynest rest… Video, Audio
AT says helping people get home in an emergency 'work in progress'
Bus lanes need to be a higher transport priority to help ensure people can get home during adverse weather, Auckland Transport says. Audio
Auckland Transport says to expect more weather-related disruptions
The torrential rain in Auckland yesterday caused major disruptions to the public transport network and left many commuters stranded in the rain for hours.
Throughout the day, train, ferry and bus… Audio
Update on road closures following widespread torrential rain
Rough weather across the country yesterday and throughout the night has caused problems for drivers.
There are road closures and warnings to drive with caution on state highways in Northland, Waikato… Audio
Auckland Councillor Hills on Auckland Transport issues in flood
Another state of emergency was issued for Auckland, following severe flash flooding on Tuesday. Torrential rain forced several Auckland schools, the Museum and Zoo to close early and has put already… Audio
Geraldine crash victims named
The names of three people killed in a crash near Geraldine in April have been released by police.
How KiwiRail got off track
Commuter chaos in the capital, trains grinding to a halt in Auckland - what's going on at KiwiRail? Audio
Solar lights to illuminate path used by people and penguins
Penguin-friendly solar lights are being installed across one of Wellington's busiest biking paths.
Road engineer admits no safety check at intersection where two people later died
A roading engineer has admitted he did not check the safety of an intersection, where two people died, when he visited it for an inspection just months before the crash.
Auckland's most cancelled ferry revealed
The Gulf Harbour ferry has earned the title of most cancelled service on the Auckland network after nearly 40 percent of its scheduled trips were cancelled in 2022. Audio
Auckland's most cancelled ferry revealed
Almost forty percent of scheduled trips on Auckland's gulf harbour ferry service were cancelled last year.
Auckland Transport is blaming the weather, but that's done little to appease the fed-up… Audio
Mind the gaps: TAIC report calls KiwiRail's 'first-class' audit regime into question
Analysis - The revelation that KiwiRail put a 13-year-old rubber expansion joint into a ferry engine does not back up claims it made on Thursday about the quality of its audit regimes, writes Phil…
Rail track evaluation car from Australia could be supplied in months
An Australian company is looking to come to the rescue of KiwiRail by supplying it with a supplementary machine that checks train tracks.
Interislander ferry part needed replacing years earlier - TAIC
A vital part that failed leaving an Interislander ferry drifting towards rocks in high winds, should have been replaced years ago.
There were nearly a thousand people on board the Kaitaki when it… Video, Audio
KiwiRail CEO on Kaitaki ferry and Auckland rail failures
A vital part that failed with the Interislander ferry Kaitaki adrift and floating towards rocks in high winds, was long overdue for replacement.
KiwiRail is still not following recommended… Video, Audio
The Panel with Moata Tamaira and Stephen Jacobi (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists discuss that almost a quarter of Pacific people are yet to complete the census. Plus, they speak to an Invercargill City Councillor about sexism in… Audio
