Transport
Protester says rail progress not fast enough
A rail advocacy group has been campaigning for the national train network to be restored to pre-2000 levels, but what would this actually look like?
Four people died on roads over Labour Weekend
Four people died on the roads this Labour Weekend. On Saturday two people died in crashes in Lower Hutt and Waikato, and a third died near Waihau Bay in Bay of Plenty on Sunday. Another person died in… Audio
What would the world rail protest group wants look like?
Protesters have been stopping traffic around the capital for the past two weeks blocking the Urban motorway and Transmission Gully as well as abseiling down onto the entrance of Victoria tunnel.
The… Audio
State Highway 1 re-opens after crash, motorists face delays
Holidaymakers heading home from Northland today face delays after a single-vehicle crash blocked SH1.
Gisborne bus drivers among country's lowest paid bus drivers: Campaign to lift bus driver rates
Gisborne bus drivers are some of the lowest paid in the country according to a union pushing for pay equity across the industry.
US firm in charge of planned ticketing system confident on privacy
A US transport and defence contractor that has won a big public deal to supply a national transport ticketing system in New Zealand says it takes privacy very seriously.
Crash causing two-hour delays in Northland
A crash caused a two-hour delay in Northland as people head north for the holiday weekend.
Got a bike puncture? Cyclists can now call the AA for help
Cyclists who get a flattie can now call on the AA. It's extended its roadside assistance to push bikes.
After bringing in the service for e-bike four years ago.
Dougal Swift from AA talks to Rowan… Video, Audio
Debit, credit cards soon to be ticket to ride buses across NZ
Your credit or debit card will soon be your new ticket to public transport. A new ticketing system will be rolled out across the country to make it easier for commuters to take a bus, train or ferry… Video, Audio
New single payment system for public transport announced
New Zealanders will soon be able to use a single system to pay for public transport journeys around the country.
Mainfreight's revised outlook drives up underlying profits by two-thirds
Logistics heavyweight Mainfreight has lifted its first half outlook with estimated revenue up a third, driving up underlying profit up two-thirds.
Farmers begin to arrive in main centres as protest kicks off
Tractors are beginning to arrive on central city roads as part of a nationwide protest organised by Groundswell. Audio
More than 500 injured on roads every Labour weekend, ACC figures show
The cost of helping people recover from their injuries over the past five years was $15.17 million, split between 510 separate claims.
Farmers hitting the road for another protest
Tractors will take to our roads today as part of a nation-wide protest organised by Groundswell.
The farmer advocacy group opposes the government's emission pricing scheme plan and expects… Audio
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