Transport
Explainer: What is bird strike, how does it affect planes?
RNZ explainers editor Katie Kenny explains the age old clash between planes and birds. Audio
NZTA put on notice over cost of cones, traffic management
The agency will soon need to count up what it spends on an "infestation" of road cones and temporary traffic management.
Qantas refuses to refund widower
Todd Kerekes speaks to Lisa Owen about his excruciating battle to get a refund from Qantas, after his wife was diagnosed with terminal cancer forcing the couple to abandon an extended trip to Aotearoa… Audio
Transport Minister celebrates 'record investment' in public transport
Simeon Brown also announced the roll-out of contactless debit and credit card payments for use on public transport, starting this year.
Wrong area of track assessed before train derailment
A communication breakdown led to the derailment of a KiwiRail train during bad weather, an investigation has found. Audio
Far North schools closed as region deals with flooding
All schools around Kaeo were closed Thursday, as it was too dangerous for school buses to get through flood waters and debris. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Kaeo Primary School principal, Paul Barker. Audio
KiwiRail admits poor communication before train derailment
KiwiRail's general manager of freight, Paul Ashton, tells Corin Dann how communication went so awry in a train derailment that could have been one of the country's worst rail disasters. Audio
Train derailment could have been as bad as Tangiwai
A train derailment that happened during heavy rainfall on the weekend of the Auckland Anniversary floods had the potential to be one of the country's most serious rail disasters. Transport Accident… Audio
Brynderwyns reopening: 'It's been a very stressful journey'
"Incredibly relieved" - that's the reaction of a Northland business leader to news that State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills will reopen in just under a week's time.
State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills is set to re-open
State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills is set to re-open on Wednesday. That will end four months of disruptions on Northland's key route, and is being welcomed by the freight industry. James Smith… Audio
'Celebration': News Brynderwyns to reopen welcomed
What was meant to be a gathering Wednesday to support struggling Northland business owners is set to become a celebration instead.
Pedestrian dies at scene of crash on New North Road in Auckland
A pedestrian died at the scene of a crash that closed part of a major Auckland road this afternoon.
SH1, SH2 traffic near Wellington still delayed hours after crash
Waka Kotahi has appealed to motorists to delay journeys because there are still significant delays travelling out of the city.
Tolls the only way to go for second Wellington tunnel, experts say
"That's often the only way to pay for it despite the controversy," one says.
Auckland trains resume after being suspended on all lines
Auckland Transport says train services in the city have now resumed, however, there will be disruptions for the rest of the day.
SH1 at Brynderwyn Hills to reopen in time for Matariki
The reopening of Northland's main connection to the rest of the country will end four months of disruption to motorists.
New Christchurch Airport set to cost in the millions
Over 200,000 more passengers expected at Christchurch Airport next summer as the terminal gets a makeover.
Upgrade of 'intimidating' cycleway faces uncertainty
While current investments into Nelson's cycling infrastructure are welcomed, advocates are disappointed that a popular coastal path is being "neglected".
One dead in rural South Wairarapa crash
A person has died in a single-car crash on the rural Wards Line road.
Auckland Airport opens new 'scenic' inter-terminal walkway
The new route linking the domestic and international terminals has large canvas panels displaying nature walks across Aotearoa.