Transport
Funding for shipping route between Gisborne, Napier welcomed
A bolstered blue highway is offering a freight lifeline for two cyclone-hit regions with severely damaged roads.
The government's announced a $3 million subsidy for the freight ship Rangitata to run… Video, Audio
Government spends $2.75m to set up Hawke's Bay, Tai Rāwhiti coastal shipping route
The government is spending $2.75 million to set up an emergency shipping route for Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti, including chartering a vessel for three months.
Mum says employer's pressure on son to drive caused fatal crash
The mother of one of two temporary employees who died during a work commute has told an inquest he was "too scared to say no" to driving.
No timeline for repair of out-of-action Interislander Kaitaki ferry
KiwiRail is continuing to diagnose and repair the fault on the Kaitaki which has taken the ship out of service.
State Highway 2 reopening north of Tangoio
People living on State Highway 2 north of Tangoio are finally able to travel south to Napier today and tomorrow, to get necessary supplies and services.
The road will open to residents between 7am… Audio
AT boss defends public transport fare price rises
The cost of public transport in Auckland's about to go up despite service quality going down.
Bus ferry and trains rides will cost 6.5 percent more from April. Auckland Transport says that works out… Video, Audio
Auckland's City Rail Link cost climbs by $1 billion
Construction of stations and supporting rail infrastructure is now likely to be completed by the end of 2025, at a total estimated cost of more than $5 billion.
Auckland City Rail Link budget blows out another $1 billion
Auckland's City Rail Link has had another budget blowout, and is now asking for another billion dollars.
The project got underway in 2017, with a price tag of $3.4 billion.
It will now cost at least… Video, Audio
Jet plane engine used for percussion on just released album
You might wonder what a jet engine and music have in common? Well University of Canterbury Associate Professor and expert percussionist Justin DeHart has used a large piece of a 747-jet engine as an… Video, Audio
Business owners breathe easier as vital supply route re-opens for freight
State Highway 5 from Napier to Taupō was extensively damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle and still has 32 sites to be repaired.
Foxton's unused trolley bus lines taken down after court case
The lower North Island town of Foxton is about to have a clearer horizon as dis-used trolley bus lines come down.
Their removal, after a court case, ends any nostalgic hope of the former tourist… Video, Audio
Vital freight moves along SH5 to Hawke's Bay after cyclone
Freight trucks can finally move along a critical supply route for Hawke's Bay, much to the relief of local businesses.
Vital supply convoys have begun along State Highway 5 from Napier to Taupō after… Audio
Freight transport via SH5 back on track
The first freight convoy on State Highway 5 from Taupō to Napier has made it through, Waka Kotahi says.
Wanganui River bridge fears dismissed
Fears a lifeline to South Westland communities could be cut off by the Wanganui River have been dismissed by Waka Kotahi.
Next stop, industrial action? Not enough being done to protect bus drivers - unions
Unions say drivers fear for their safety after two recent stabbings on Auckland buses.
AA on government slowing down speed limit changes
The Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the Government is cutting its cloth to suit the times.
To do that it is axing or amending a swathe of policies and programmes - including ditching the… Audio
Mayor avoids punishing commute by living in a caravan
Jacqui Church says being on wheels will give her the chance to get around and meet more of the locals. Audio
Transport Minister says cuts are 'right thing to do'
The minister who lost the most in the government's second policy bonfire in just over a month insists it will not harm efforts to lower emissions.
Why NZ should lower speed limits for SUVs and other high-emission vehicles
Analysis - To see a significant emissions reduction from the country's vehicles, we must go beyond lowering speeds on small sections of inner-city and rural roads. Motorway speeds should be targeted…
Auckland bus drivers fear someone could be killed, urge AT intervene
Auckland bus drivers want an urgent and immediate intervention from Auckland Transport - fearing one of their colleagues could be killed at the wheel.
A driver has been in hospital after being… Audio
