Transport
Several Auckland ferries cancelled this weekend
A critical shortage of crews has forced the cancellation of several Auckland ferries this weekend.
Demand for cars surging after Auckland flooding and cyclone
Demand for cars is sky rocketing with cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland's flooding ruining thousands of vehicles.
But the industry says that's on top of an existing shortage after manufacturers cut… Video, Audio
The Panel (Part One) with Conor English and Verity Johnson
Today on The Panel Wallace with Conor English and Verity Johnson discuss National's proposed shakeup of the education sector with the CEO of Longworth Education Dr Sarah Aiono. Also they talk to… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Conor English and Verity Johnson
Wallace and panellists with Conor English and Verity Johnson debate the merits of bringing back the overnight ferry between Lyttleton and Wellington with Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Thomas… Audio
Napier-Gisborne shipping route should be first of many more: Shipping Fedn
The Shipping Federation says a new coastal shipping route between Napier and Gisborne should be the first of many more. The Government's announced a $3m dollar subsidy last week to allow the Rangitata… Audio
Council probe gives helicopters visiting Waiheke, Aotea all-clear
A report has found helicopters buzzing Waiheke Island are not unsafe, overly noisy or breaking the rules.
Auckland Transport blames bad weather for derailing bus services
Auckland Transport admits its bus services are not up to scratch, after gridlock on Tuesday caused massive delays for commuters heading home. Audio
Auckland Transport blames bad weather for derailing bus services
'It's not good enough' - an admission from Auckland Transport that its service has been sub-standard.
Gridlock across Auckland last night caused massive delays for bus users heading home.
Some… Video, Audio
Kaitaki breakdown fuels fears over lack of support for ships in distress in Cook Strait
Two councils are raising concerns with the government over the lack of support for vessels travelling between Wellington and Picton.
Swarm of quakes cause multiple slips in Bay of Plenty
Multiple slips have been reported in Bay of Plenty after a swarm of quakes shook the region over the weekend and earlier this week.
Call for open water tugs in Cook Strait
Good fortune is not good enough when it comes to saving ships and their passengers from disaster in Cook Strait.
That's the view of Marlborough's mayor, who - alongside the Wellington regional… Audio
Underslip in Coromandel: 'If that one goes, we're basically an island'
The underslip on State Highway 25 between Waihi and Whangamatā has residents concerned about losing their last practical way in or out. Audio
Coromandel residents worried about viability of SH25
Waka Kotahi is closely monitoring an underslip on State Highway 25 between Waihi and Whangamata, which has locals concerned about losing their last practical way in or out. One of the major routes to… Audio
Auckland faces deadline to cut car travel 20 percent
Auckland needs a variety of strategies to reduce car mileage around the city, the AA says.
Severe congestion on Auckland roads, latest details
Extremely heavy traffic is blocking roads in Auckland, with huge delays all across the city.
Auckland Transport says some people are having to wait up to an hour for a bus.
Our reporter Louise… Video, Audio
Large swells force Interislander cancellations
Southerly gales are buffeting the capital, with the large swells likely to persist through Wednesday.
Auckland faces deadline to cut car travel 20 percent
Auckland council has until December to work out how to cut the number of kays cars travel in the city by 20 percent.
It's all part of the goverment's 2035 deadline to reduce nationwide light vehicle… Video, Audio
Road works underway for upgrade of notorious SH3 section
Major road works underway on State Highway 3 between Waitara and Bell Block in Taranaki will save lives, says Minister of Transport Kiri Allan.
Winter concerns loom for Tai Rāwhiti beef and sheep farms
Beef and sheep farmers in Tai Rāwhiti fear they will have paddocks full of starving animals this winter due to a lack of road access. Audio
'Will we be able to get out?' - Residents fear road woes will delay access to healthcare
Coromandel residents are anxious the state of the peninsula's roads means they will have trouble getting the health treatment they need. Audio
