Transport
Auckland Transport's new boss reflects need for 'fundamental change'
Dean Kimpton is coming into the job on a fixed-term agreement reflects the need for a fundamental change in approach, AT's board chair says.
Large scale investment needed to fix NZ roads - Simon Bridges
Future proofing Aotearoa's massively neglected state highway network should be a priority, after Cyclone Gabrielle exposed a significant weak spot - ripping up roads and cutting off social and… Video, Audio
Freightways on effects of major damage to SH5 Napier-Taupō road
More rain has further eroded unstable land in Hawke's Bay, and washed away a 30-metre-long section of state highway 5 - the main road between Napier and Taupō.
After Cyclone Gabrielle the road was… Video, Audio
One injured after train derailment near Hamilton
Police say one person was injured in a train derailment near Hamilton on Monday afternoon.
Tesla, Elon Musk sued by shareholders over self-driving safety claims
Shareholders accuse them of overstating the effectiveness and safety of their electric vehicles' autopilot and full self-driving technologies.
Wairoa, Tokomaru Bay cut off - Waka Kotahi update on roads
Horrendous downpours have been hitting Gisborne and Wairoa this morning, forcing families in both towns to evacuate their homes as floodwaters rose.
The continued rain, has also hammered the roading… Audio
Freight trains between Auckland and Wellington paused after derailment
KiwiRail says a freight train derailment south of Hamilton was caused by a vehicle driving through a level crossing at Waipa.
What is happening with repairs on damaged main highways?
It will be months if not years of patch ups or complete rebuilds before the country's roading network is back on its feet. Audio
Hope fades for summer tourism boost in Coromandel
The Coromandel peninsula may lose another summer's trade by the time State Highway 25A is fixed, a small business owner says.
Auckland Transport asks Aucklanders not to travel at peak times
Auckland Transport is asking commuters to be patient and flexible with their working hours as the start to the university year puts an added strain on the transport network.
It comes as some roads… Video, Audio
Consumer watchdog lays complaint against Cook Strait ferry operators
Consumer New Zealand has lodged a complaint with the Commerce Commission against Interislander and Bluebridge for allegedly misleading stranded passengers about their rights.
Massive detours across North Island as working week begins
Despite urgent repair works, many key roads across the North Island are still closed as the working week begins.
Those crossing the Auckland-Northland border are faced with massive detours, with… Audio
Flood-damaged vehicles hitting the market
Flood-damaged vehicles are making their way onto the market and a motoring expert says car buyers need to be aware of what they are purchasing.
One man whose car was written off by his insurance… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Northland road repair bill to top $120m - mayor
Motorists from outside Northland are being asked not to travel to the region today, as crews work to repair flood-damaged roads.
'Biggest pothole on SH1': Calls for inquiry into Cook Strait ferry failures
Calls are growing for an independent inquiry after a litany of problems have befallen the Cook Strait ferries, disrupting freight movement worth at least $14 billion annually and leaving passengers…
SH2 at Remutaka Hill closed overnight all week for maintenance
The New Zealand Transport Agency is warning users of State Highway 2 in Wellington that it will be closing the Remutaka Hill at night while maintenance work is done.
Building post-cyclone SH1 resilience may take years - Hipkins
"We are talking years. If we are wanting to build a new highway, that's years."
Bluebridge passenger dreading return trip after 'nightmare' sailing
A passenger on board Bluebridge's Cook Strait ferry says the company did not communicate with passengers about a serious injury.
Higher number of containers helps drive profit rise for Tauranga Port
The country's biggest port increased its profit and revenue as it handled more containers and had a return of cruise ships, offsetting a fall in key export traffic.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Roading update after fresh rain
Regions devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle are being hit by more atrocious weather, hampering clean-up efforts - and putting people on edge.
Metservice has issued orange rain warnings for Hawke's Bay… Audio