Transport
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.
Questions raised over why Kaitaki ferry lost power
Wellington's harbourmaster says he'll be very surprised if weather caused the breakdown of a Cook Strait ferry on Saturday night. The InterIslander's Kaitaki lost its engines in a rough swell on its… Audio
Dozens of Auckland roads consumed by flooding or cut off
Dozens of Auckland's roads have been consumed by surface flooding and cut off by slips since Friday.
The best advice right now is to stay home and not drive unless absolutely necessary.
Auckland… Audio
Auckland schools, ECEs, tertiary providers to close for a week
Early childhood centres, schools and postsecondary institutions in Auckland have been told to shut their educational doors for the next week.
The directive was issued by the Ministry of Education.
… Audio
Roads likely to close as rain hits North Island
Several roads are expected to be closed today as more heavy rain is set to hit Northland, Coromandel, and Auckland north of Orewa.
MetService is warning slips and floodwaters are likely to disrupt… Audio
'De facto lockdown': Auckland schools directed to shut for a week
The Ministry of Education has directed that all of the Auckland region's schools, early childhood centres and tertiary institutions stay closed until 7 February. Audio
