Transport
NZTA to axe 24 more jobs in third round of proposed cuts
The proposed further reduction of 24 jobs will affect staff working on road safety campaigns.
Truck, van crash in Waikato
At least one person is injured, and a section on SH26 between Te Aroha and Tirohia is closed.
Te Huia train funding: 'Auckland is being a little bit precious'
Supporters of the Waikato to Auckland train Te Huia say Auckland Council is not doing its part to support the passenger service.
World-first medical drug driving trial set to get underway
With medical cannabis usage in Victoria surging by 700% over the past two years, the global evidence regarding THC's influence on driving remains limited. Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley & Phil O'Reilly (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Kedgley & Phil O'Reilly discuss whether an artists copyright should be considered relationship property, tipping culture, and the Singapore… Audio
Solomon Airlines offering direct flights between NZ and Vanuatu
Solomon Airlines has stepped up to bridge the gap between New Zealand and Vanuatu. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Have you been put off air travel?
Visual journalist Sam Rilestone asked people if the stories of terror from turbulence have put them off air travel. Audio
Singapore Airlines 'very sorry for the traumatic experience'
Singapore Airlines is "very sorry for the traumatic experience" when flight SQ321 hit sudden extreme turbulence at 37,000 feet 10 hours after leaving London Heathrow en route to Singapore. Audio
Solomon Airlines runs flights between New Zealand and Vanuatu
The flights are bridging the gap left by Air Vanuatu.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 May 2024
On today's episode, former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday, an aviation expert… Audio
Plane passengers to experience more intense turbulence: expert
An aviation expert says it's likely flight passengers will continue to experience turbulence with increasing intensity while travelling. Aviation expert Peter Clarke spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Multiple car crash causes commuter chaos on SH1 in Wellington
Commuter chaos has ensued in Wellington after a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 1.
Two dead in rural Canterbury crash
Two people have died following a crash in Canterbury's Selwyn district.
One foot in front of the other: Nominations open for the Golden Foot awards
Living Streets Aotearoa are calling on the public to put forward people or projects that make their community a better place for pedestrians. Audio
Plane heading to New Caledonia to evacuate NZers
A New Zealand government plane will head to New Caledonia to evacuate the first 50 people from the territory. Gill Bonnet spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Very excessive' - aviation industry opposes FENZ levy increases
New aviation levies proposed by Fire and Emergency are unfair, a group representing the industry says.
Police search for dashcam footage after fatal crash
A person died and two were taken to hospital after a crash in the Bay of Plenty.
'Fix our potholes': Gisborne locals decry spending on new projects
Submissions presented at Gisborne District Council's three-year plan hearings have seen residents clash with the council over pothole repairs and cycle paths.
Free ferry trial extended as Wynyard Bridge closure continues
The trial of a temporary ferry connecting the Wynyard Quarter to Auckland city will continue for the next two weekends under extended hours.
NZTA lowers funding commitment for Te Huia
NZTA/Waka Kotahi chief executive Nicole Rosie speaks to Lisa Owen about the funding of the Te Huia train service. Audio