Transport
Daily roading jigsaw likely to last months, says freight boss
It's going to be months and months of taking the long way round for trucking companies. Audio
Trucking boss on road priorities after Cyclone Gabrielle
An estimated 400km of road have been significantly damaged in Cyclone Gabrielle, posing massive problems for the freight industry.
About 93 percent of the country's goods are transported by road. But… Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Wairoa surviving but many futures uncertain
The destruction is still very visible in Wairoa, a week on from when the river swallowed half the town.
About 250 homes were inundated, and the town has only just reconnected to the outside world.
… Video, Audio
Truckies face months of long detours after Cyclone Gabrielle
It's going to be months and months of taking the long way round for freight companies faced with 400 kilometres of damaged roads, and some communities still only reachable by air or sea.
The… Video, Audio
Coast council looking for fuel spill after boat sinks
The sinking of the ex-fishing trawler Grace on Monday and any associated risk of fuel spill was not notified to the West Coast Regional Council on Tuesday. The fishing boat...
Cyclone Gabrielle: Work to clear damaged roads making progress
Work to repair the extensive damage to roads throughout the North Island, Te Ika-a-Māui, is making progress.
Sections of six highways in Hawkes Bay and Tai Rāwhiti remain completely closed, while… Audio
Wairoa no longer cut off as some major highways reopen
Dozens of roads remain closed due to the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, and it will be some time still until many are reopened.
Bridges are a big issue, many of which were washed away in the… Audio
Don't expect gold-plated cyclone roading fixes - Kelvin Davis
The Te Tai Tokerau MP says Northlanders should not expect gold-plated fixes for the region's Cyclone Gabrielle-ravaged roads.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Update on road closures for Friday afternoon
For the latest on the roads in the area, Waka Kotahi's Mark Owen has the details. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6320647458112 Video, Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Todd Niall in Auckland
The focus of Cyclone Gabrielle devastation has moved further south, but it leaves behind mounting issues in the north. Auckland, Stuff Senior Auckland Affairs Journalist Todd Niall outlines the… Audio
Rainfall levels mean this summer 'will go down in history books' - MetService
MetService says the amount of rain that has lashed the upper North Island over summer is historic. Audio
Essentials, including water, trucked into Gisborne
There are multiple hazards on State Highway 2, which remains closed to the public.
Napier Port to reopen for fuel deliveries tomorrow
Napier's Port has been out of action since 5pm on Monday and will be closed until tomorrow. Shipping will start again when it's safe to do so, with a number of vessels at anchor. A survey of Napier… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Coromandel could be reconnected - Waka Kotahi
Waka Kotahi says travel to and from the Coromandel should be possible by this morning, with the region having been cut off for days. Dozens of roads have been damaged by slips and flooding across the… Audio
Forestry slash wiped out major East Coast bridge, CD coordinator says
The civil defence coordinator in Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast says a major bridge would still be standing if it was not for forestry slash. Audio
Thousands of travellers stranded by Cyclone Gabrielle - 'It's just mother nature'
Travellers are stuck in airports all over the world as the ripple effect of Cyclone Gabrielle spreads.
Regional flights, trains cancelled - transport bosses give assessments
With some international flights allowed into Auckland, regional flights are halted until at least tomorrow evening, while trains have been cancelled and the Harbour Bridge remains under constant… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Auckland roads quiet as storm arrives
Aucklanders are heeding warnings to stay of roads.
Most motorways and aterial routes, normally clogged at this time are quiet with traffic flowing freely.
However, traffic is picking up on the… Audio
Auckland Transport update on roads as Cyclone Gabrielle hits
Auckland Transport is urging residents to stay home until Tuesday unless it's absolutely urgent
At 7am on Monday the Harbour Bridge was open with reduced lanes and a lower speed limit, and trains… Audio
