Transport
Auckland trials pets on buses, but must be in a carrier cage
Auckland Transport is having a six-week trial of small pets on all Auckland bus services from Boxing Day. The catch - they have to be in a carrier that sits on its owner's lap. AT's Group Manager of… Video, Audio
One dead following two-vehicle collision in Auckland
One person has died following a serious crash in Karaka area this afternoon.
Boosting fuel security would mean passing cost to customers 'inevitable', National says
Increasing New Zealand's energy security by building up onshore fuel supply would result in the "inevitable" outcome of storage costs being passed on to customers, the National Party says. Audio
Tauranga 'losing the war' on providing for future growth - commissioner
The "failure" of Waka Kotahi to deliver transport infrastructure is causing "serious frustration" for Tauranga City Council as it attempts to open up more land for development. Plans are underway...
Air NZ upgrades half-year earnings guidance on strong demand, falling costs
But inflation, price volatility and the risk of recession are making it difficult to figure out what the full-year earnings might be.
Myriad of factors point to another difficult year in supply chain logistics, expert says
Supply chain challenges are expected to increase and become more complex next year, due to a long list of risks and rising costs.
Fines revenue not reflecting rising numbers snapped by mobile speed cameras
Police using mobile speed cameras have caught twice as many people speeding this year compared with 2021.
Tairua walking and cycling bridge set to expand trail network
A walking and cycling bridge that would cross the Tairua river between Tairua and Pauanui looks set to get the go ahead. The Hikuai District Trust is behind the Tairua River Trail, which would form a… Audio
Martime Unions on Z Energy fuel debacle
Maritime Unions say Z Energy's jet fuel debacle has exposed a predictable weakness in New Zealand's fuel supply.
Airlines are being forced to ration their fuel allowances at Auckland Airport, after… Audio
National Party on jet fuel supply issues
The National Party says airlines being forced to conserve jet fuel due to a dud fuel shipment is another blow for festive season travel.
Airlines are rationing their aviation fuel allowance at… Audio
Travel industry leaders worried over flight capacity after contaminated fuel supply
The travel industry is still waiting to hear from airlines what impact the fuel supply problem could have on customers. Audio
Roaming kiwi leaves mark of approval on new footpaths
Whakatāne has been known as the Kiwi Capital of the World for over a decade, and now it has its own walk of fame.
House of Travel reacts to fuel shortage fears ahead of holidays
Brent Thomas is the chief executive of House of Travel. He talks to Lisa Owen about possible disruptions for flights over the holiday period, as a bad batch of aviation fuel is forcing rationing.
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Fears of flight disruptions as aviation fuel rationed
The travel plans for thousands of holiday-makers could be up in the air due to a bad batch of imported jet fuel.
Airlines have been told they will receive 75 percent of what they'd planned to use out… Audio
$41m earmarked for making roads safer in North Canterbury
The government has announced a $41 million programme to improve road safety in North Canterbury.
The Panel with Jenni Giblin and Phil O'Reilly (Part 1)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Jenni Giblin and Phil O'Reilly discuss the dud batch of aviation fuel and what that could mean for holidaymakers. Plus, they talk OCR and it's immediate… Audio
Road safety camera trial snaps nearly 200,000 offences
The number of motorists detected breaking the law has kept climbing during the course of a six-month trial of more powerful road safety cameras.
Mayor challenges Waka Kotahi on chaotic SH6 closure and weeds
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith has grilled Waka Kotahi on the chaotic closure of State Highway 6/Whakatu Drive and weedy roundabouts during the first meeting of the joint regional transport committee.
Investigations into jet fuel, rationing possible - Z Energy
Airlines may have to ration jet fuel until late December, following the import of a bad batch.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is warning Christmas travel plans could be disrupted… Audio
MBIE aware of bad batch of aviation fuel
Upcoming Christmas travel plans could be disrupted with a bad batch of aviation fuel forcing rationing for airlines.
Z Energy, which is the owner of the dud shipment, told airlines last night they'd… Audio
