Transport
First recipients of government's transport innovation fund announced
Groups that plan to trial the use of textile fibres in asphalt and to pilot a network of micromobility hubs around Auckland's Panmure Station are among the successful first-round applicants.
Cartel behaviour warning for eight freight forwarding companies
Eight freight forwarding companies have been issued warnings by the Commerce Commission for likely participating in a cartel - making it possible customers were charged more for retail freight than…
Tips to stop your car being stolen by ram raiders
Over the past five years there's been a 400 percent increase in ram raids on retail outlets all over Aotearoa. Clive Mathew-Wilson says there are some effective ways you can stop your car being… Audio
School shuts as bad weather disrupts travel on the West Coast
Travel's being disrupted by flooding on the West Coast;
Waka Kotahi said motorists travelling along state highway six between Hokitika and Haast should take extra care and be prepared for unexpected… Audio
Wellington bus drivers unlikely to see pay increase until mid-2023
Pay increases for bus drivers will not likely be seen by Wellington bus drivers until mid-next year, despite the announcement of a boost in government funding.
Public transport lobby on Wayne Brown's 'emergency' comments
Auckland's Mayor Wayne Brown says the city's public transport is in crisis, and he wants the Government to move to an "emergency footing" to sort it out.
It comes as Auckland Transport cuts a… Audio
Whakatāne roading police manager warns barriers could endanger lives
Whakatāne Police have spoken out against median barriers between Whakatāne and Awakeri and say Waka Kotahi is listening, however, others feel they are not.
SH1 closed north of Wellington after crash involving multiple vehicles
State Highway 1 at Johnsonville, north of Wellington, is closed after a northbound crash between multiple cars.
Transport Minister responds to Auckland mayor on 'crisis'
Transport and Immigration Minister Michael Wood has responded to Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's claim that Auckland has a transport crisis.
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Auckland mayor criticises govt over city's rail, transport problems
Auckland is facing a public transport crisis and the government needs to get on an emergency footing, mayor Wayne Brown says.
In a statement Brown says Aucklanders should not and will not acept two… Video, Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Jock Anderson (Part 1)
Today on the Panel, Wallace and panellists Sue Kedgley and Jock Anderson discuss a new report revealing what Kiwis consider to be the biggest threats to national security and the suspension of nearly… Audio
'Emergency footing' needed to maintain public transport services
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is calling on transport agencies and the government to move to an "emergency footing" to maintain public transport services.
Waka Kotahi expects big improvement in truck handbrake safety testing
Waka Kotahi has worked out a way to test the handbrakes on a rollerbrake machine usually used for regular brakes.
Company asked Waka Kotahi to do more on safety after worker killed, emails reveal
Eighteen months after a Wellington roadworker was ploughed down from behind by a runaway truck in Ngauranga Gorge, the highway contractor was still petitioning the regulator to do more.
Rai Valley quiet as state highway shuts
The Rai Valley township is a lot quieter this morning with the state highway to Nelson closed from Tuesday for seven weeks for emergency flood repairs.
Locals are having to make tough decisions… Audio
Anxiety for Marlborough residents as SH6 closes for emergency repairs
The Rai Valley township will be a lot quieter from this morning as State Highway 6 linking it to Nelson closes for seven weeks for emergency flood repairs.
Public transport's $1.3 billion ticketing facelift
Why has a national, integrated public transport ticketing system been so long in the making? Audio
Auckland Transport explains service cancellations
Auckland Transport is slashing its bus timetable to avoid the uncertainty of hundreds of daily trip cancellations due to driver shortages.
From Sunday November 6 bus trips that are regularly canned… Video, Audio
Auckland Transport cuts services to reduce cancellations
Auckland Transport has announced cancelled bus journeys will now not exist at all. It says from Sunday, services that are being regularly cancelled because of the bus driver shortage will be suspended… Video, Audio
Air NZ bringing in more planes to try bring prices down
Air New Zealand says more planes are on the way and with them..the hope of cheaper airfares.
The national carrier is facing heavy criticism over the cost of its flights, with some passenger saying… Video, Audio