Transport
Kiwi pilot in fatal helicopter crash was drunk, but motivation still unclear
An investigation into a late-night Queensland helicopter crash that killed a Kiwi pilot doesn't say why he was flying in the first place. Video
Eight years of road cones on one short stretch of highway
Documents show how masses of road cones inhabited part of a highway for most of the past decade.
Wellington airport share vote set to go down to wire
Councillors decide on Thursday whether to sell the 34 percent stake in the capital's airport. Here's what we know so far about how they will vote. Audio
Minister holds urgent meeting over Cook Strait emergency towing
Port officials say they are not set up to be "a 24/7 marine emergency first responder" after recent incidents.
Samoan transport secretary on the fate of HMNZS Manawanui
Officials from Samoa and New Zealand are meeting on Wednesday morning to share what they know about HMNZS Manawanui, which lies on its side about 30 metres deep south of Upolu. Samoa's secretary for… Audio
ACC levies part of 'spectacularly hard' time for electric cars
Hikes to ACC levies will see owners of electric cars paying up to $40 more than owners of hybrids or small petrol cars, says an electric vehicle lobby group.
Wind gust made Bluebridge ferry hit wharf
Bluebridge's Connemara ferry hit the Picton wharf while berthing.
Use of international licenses extended to 18 months
The extension will take effect in November - and remain in place for two years.
Fallen tree blocks major road in Auckland
Police responded on Monday to reports of the tree blocking Manukau Road, between the intersections of Symonds Street and Lombardy Green.
Mill Road construction could start within two years - councillor
An Auckland councillor says the fast-tracking of an alternative route to SH1 could mean construction starting within two years.
'Essentially been allocated nothing': Road funding snub frustrates mayor
"Rotorua seems to keep missing out," Tania Tapsell mayor says.
Ticketed in 47 seconds: Even mobility passes not enough
Drop offs are meant to be allowed, but locals say even mobility pass-holding residents are getting pinged for stopping a few minutes.
Residents stung with parking fines on Auckland CBD street
Businesses and residents on a central Auckland street with few options for parking are being stung by fines after new CCTV cameras were installed - and mobility pass holders are being particularly… Audio
Council questions traffic count figures behind toll proposal
The plan to charge motorists $4.30 and trucks $8.60 a trip on the Manawatū-Tararua highway has come under heavy criticism. Audio
Defence Minister Judith Collins on sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
The Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu. Minister of Defence Judith Collins… Audio
Investigation will look into why the HMNZS Manawanui sunk
A Court of Inquiry will investigate why the naval vessel, HMNZS Manawanui, struck a reef, capsized, and sank in Samoa at the weekend. Labour's defence spokesperson Peeni Henare spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Battling to toll new road between Manawatu, Tararua
Manawatu locals are revolting - they're not happy with a proposal to toll the new highway between Manawatu and Tararua - reporter Jimmy Ellingham has this update Audio
The Panel with Mike Williams & Ali Jones (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mike Williams & Ali Jones discuss the kerbside soft plastic collection trial in Nelson & the panel speak to an engineer who makes E bikes designed… Audio
All aboard for Wellington's multi-use port?
Greater Wellington Regional Council wants to refloat plans for all Cook Strait ferries to work out of the same port.
Waka Kotahi on latest road conditions for Otago
Transport agency Waka Kotahi is urging drivers to plan ahead and check the latest road conditions as waters rise and rain continues to fall across the lower South Island. Waka Kotahi journey manager… Audio
