Transport
Coromandel MP Scott Simpson on the state of emergency
The Coromandel has declared a state of emergency. It's facing a massive clean up, with a severly compromised roading network including main routes state Highway 25 and 25A.
Coromandel MP, National's… Audio
Latest road updates from Waka Kotahi after storms, flooding
On the eve of a long weekend, many roads are impasseable or significantly damaged.
Lisa Owen spoke to Tresca Forrester from Waka Kotahi to get the details. Video, Audio
Kaitaki returns to Cook Strait - is the ship safe?
Six days after losing power in Cook Strait and drifting close to rocks on Wellington's south coast - the Interislander ferry, Kaitaki has just returned to service, but carrying freight only for the… Audio
Major slip that destroyed main Coromandel route may not be fixed this year - Waka Kotahi
Waka Kotahi cannot say yet if the main road from Thames to Tairua on the Coromandel peninsula will be fixed by the end of the year. Audio
SH1 to Northland unlikely to open for Waitangi weekend
It's not just the Coromandel. A key stretch of road in Northland is unlikely to open for the long weekend - after another slip was found. The State Highway 1 section from the Brynderwyn Hills to Waipu… Audio
Weather: Latest on devastated Coromandel highway
Officials have been checking out the newly formed abyss that runs through a key state highway in the Coromandel. A section of State Highway 25A has completely washed away, after cracks first emerged… Audio
What to look for when buying a car after the Auckland floods
In the past few days more than 1500 vehicles that were inundated with flood waters have been towed away from random spots where they eventually washed up after heavy rain flooded parts of Auckland… Audio
KiwiRail gets flak over cost of permits after worker's death in Marton
KiwiRail has been criticised for making the permit process for working near railway lines too costly following a worker's death at a level crossing.
Auckland bus drivers told not to go through floodwaters
Despite the disruption, Auckland Transport says the public transport system can still get you "where you need to be". Audio
Lots of work ahead for Auckland Transport after floods
Auckland Transport has some heavy mahi ahead, after the weekend's rain closed almost 100 roads around the city.
Since Saturday workers have restored and reopened forty-nine roads, but forty-seven… Audio
Government's fuel subsidy extension 'extremely dumb economic policy'
"Bonkers" and "extremely dumb" are just some of ways critics are describing the government's U-turn on transport subsidies.
Fuel tax subsidy extension 'bonkers', 'extremly dumb' - critics
"Bonkers" and "extremely dumb" are just some of the words critics are using to describe the Government's U-turn on transport subsidies.
The fuel tax cut - and half price public transport - are being… Audio
PM Hipkins extends fuel, public transport discount until June
The Prime Minister has wheeled out a familiar and pricey policy as his first move to tackle the cost of living crisis.
Chris Hipkins has axed plans to end the fuel and public transport discounts… Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Nick Leggett (part 2)
Today on the Panel, Susie and panellists Sue Kedgley and Nick Leggett discuss whether we have tugboat capabilities for safe Cook Strait crossings. Plus, they discuss the latest changes to Australia's… Audio
Derailed logging train could take weeks to get back on track
The KiwiRail train derailed on Sunday when it tried to cross a flooded section of track near Te Puke.
Half-price public transport to continue
The Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has also announced an extension of half-price public transport until the middle of the year.
It's among other policies to reduce transport costs amid the rising cost… Audio
Cook Strait ferry breakdown caused by leak in cooling system - Interislander
The fault which cut power to the Interislander ferry has been identified as a leak in the cooling system.
Part of Northern Motorway closed due to flooding
Part of Auckland's northern motorway had to be shut completely after flooding on Wednesday morning.
Water swelled across the road near Northcote and it was shut between Esmonde Rd and Northcote Rd.
…Interislander fault found, but will sail without passengers first
The fault which cut power to the Interislander ferry has been identified as a leak in the cooling system.
Fog causes cancellations, delays at Wellington Airport
Some flights were delayed or cancelled at Wellington Airport as heavy fog blankets the runways.
