Transport
Regional councillor critical of pro-rail protestors
A Greater Wellington regional councillor who is advocating for a better rail service to and from Wellington, says protestors did themselves a disservice by blocking commuters traveling on State… Audio
Auckland bike lobby group responds to Mayor's letter
Auckland and it's under-fire transport system are expected to be on the agenda this morning when Jacinda Ardern meets the city's leaders.
The Prime Minister will sit down privately with new mayor… Audio
Wellington rail protests risk doing more harm than good - critics
Protesters halting highways across Wellington in the name of climate change have faced criticism of their tactics by other climate activists and political leaders. Audio
Wellingtonians breathe easier as electric bus fleet expands
An increase in electric buses has led to better air quality in Wellington's central city.
Mayor calls for Auckland Transport to change approach
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says Auckland Transport needs to completely change its approach to better serve its communities.
'More effective ways' to call for change, Wellington mayor tells protesters
New Wellington mayor Tory Whanau wants protesters who blocked one of the city's main highway for the fifth time since last week to redirect their frustration at central government. Audio
'A bit gnarly': Poor state of Tairāwhiti roads tests residents' patience
Hundreds of roads in Tairāwhiti are in a state of disarray, with some residents unable to move for months because their roads are impassable.
Wellington mayor tells protesters to take it to Parliament
New Wellington mayor Tory Whanau is no stranger to protests.
The former activist told me the protesters should be taking their fight to Parliament.
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No Auckland trains for whole long weekend
Aucklanders will have no train services over Labour Weekend to allow KiwiRail unrestricted access to railway lines.
Police move protesters blocking Transmission Gully
Police have removed protesters from the Transmission Gully motorway near Wellington after they blocked traffic during morning rush hour.
Climate protesters blocking state high way one arrested
Climate protesters who were arrested for blocking State Highway One Transmission Gully north of Wellington this morning will appear in Court this afternoon. Restore Passenger Rail says it could keep… Audio
Protest action brings Transmission Gully to grinding halt
Protest action bought the southbound lane of Transmission Gully north of Wellington to a standstill this morning.
Up to 20 people are understood to be involved in the climate protest. Police are… Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Raj Chakraborti (Part 1)
Today on the Panel Wallace and panellists Jo McCarroll and Raj Chakraborti discuss today's Consumer price Index figures and what it means for your back pocket. They speak to the SPCA about their… Audio
Wellington tunnel reopens as climate activist protesters taken into custody
Wellington's Mt Victoria Tunnel has reopened just after 10am following a full closure caused by protesters.
Cut off: Seven-week highway closure stuns residents
Residents between Nelson and Rai Valley have expressed shock at not being warned about a seven-week closure along a stretch of State Highway 6.
Metlink cancels 67 bus services due to driver shortage
Wellington commuters say the cancellation of 67 bus services due to a driver shortage is just another disruption to an already unreliable system.
Locals face isolation as SH6 near Nelson closed for weeks
Another closure for the road between Nelson and Rai Valley has left residents scrambling to work out how they will organise their day to day lives.
State Highway 6 will be shut for seven weeks from… Video, Audio
67 Wellington bus services cut with chronic driver shortage
Wellington commuters are in for more public transport woes after Metlink announced it's cancelling 67 bus services because of a driver shortage.
The changes kick in today and affect 14 bus routes… Video, Audio
Does our EV charging network need powering up?
If the government's zero emissions target is to be met - we'll need another 1.5m low emission cars on our roads in the next 13 years. So is our charging infrastructure up to the job? Kathryn talks… Audio
Environmental concerns as summer cruise season returns
The Majestic Princess glided into the Port of Tauranga over the weekend, with over 3560 passengers on-board.
It was a momentous occasion met with fanfare from businesses, as the first cruise ship on… Audio
