Transport
Slower speed limits on the Road to Zero deaths
The country's so-called Road to Zero strategy is yet to to bring down transport deaths.
Waka Kotahi is proposing slower state highway speed limits, saying it's the best short-term solution to fatal… Audio
Waka Kotahi asking for feedback on plan to drop speed limits
The Transport Agency is asking for feedback on its interim plan to reduce speeds on 400 kilometres of road.
It means some 100 kilometres zones would drop to 80 or even 60 kilometres an hour.
Waka… Audio
Proposed speed limit drop irks National Party
New proposed speed limits have sparked the ire of the National Party. Waka Kotahi is proposing to reduce speed limits on some state highways and around schools and maraes on open roads. National's… Audio
AA wants to see lower speed limits and more road maintenance
The AA says it wants to see lower speed limits and more road maintenance rolled out to help lower the road toll.
The transport agency's new Interim Speed Management Plan is proposing dropping limits… Audio
Auckland harbour crossing: 'We just want to get on with it' - councillor
Like a bridge over troubled waters, the debate for a second harbour crossing in Auckland rolls on.
Govt seeks feedback on second Auckland harbour crossing
Like a bridge over troubled waters, the debate for a second harbour crossing in Auckland rolls on.
The government has opened up consultation to see what residents in the city of sails want to help… Video, Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean and Selwyn Manning (Part 2)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Anna Dean and Selwyn Manning discuss how Aucklanders can have their say for the future of Waitemata harbour crossings. Audio
Mt Messenger protesters claim they bought section of highway
Opponents of the Mt Messenger bypass project in Taranaki are claiming they've bought an old section of state highway they were trespassed from earlier this month.
They paid Land Information $400 for… Audio
Aucklanders asked for views on future Waitematā Harbour crossing
Aucklanders are being asked to share their views about a future harbour crossing.
Waka Kotahi's $8b upgrade programme considers toll charges
Waka Kotahi says it is considering the feasibility of toll charges on road projects within the New Zealand Upgrade Programme.
Serious crash near Karapiro closes part of SH29
Detours are in place around part of State Highway 29 in Waikato following a serious crash.
Rotorua cycleway to be removed for car parks
Twenty-nine car parks removed seven years ago as part of Rotorua's "Green Corridor" cycleway are set to return as a stretch of the cycleway is removed.
Interislander celebrates six decades of ferry services
Interislander is celebrating its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of a continuous rail route the length of the country thanks to the roll-on, roll-off ferries.
Desert Road closed tomorrow between Rangipo and Waiouru due to slip repairs
Waka Kotahi says a section of the Desert Road will continue to be closed during the day tomorrow, as repairs to a slip are taking longer than expected.
Interislander celebrates 60th anniversary
Interislander is celebrating its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of a continuous rail route running the length of the country.
What began as a direct ferry route to shift freight quickly became… Audio
Fuel regulations could increase pump prices, energy sector lobby group claims
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says the latest fuel sector shake-up is a "leap back to 1970s" while Energy Resources Aotearoa says the proposal is rife with fishhooks.
Heavy vehicles barred from using Nelson to Blenhiem alternative route
Heavy traffic has been prohibited from using one of the alternative routes between Nelson and Blenhiem while State Highway 6 is closed.
Buller Gorge to close for maintenance works, travellers warned of delays
The Buller Gorge will close overnight next week for road maintenance and lane marking.
Productivity Commission to examine supply chain issues
The Productivity Commission will investigate how New Zealand's economy has coped with supply chain disruptions.
KiwiRail increases capacity to move Blenheim freight during SH6 closure
KiwiRail is increasing its capacity to move containers from Blenheim by rail to ease pressure on the roads while part of State Highway 6 to Nelson is closed.
