Transport
'Intolerable record of death' - mayors call for urgent road safety
Three mayors in Waikato have written to the prime minister and senior ministers calling for urgent safety measures to be implemented after a series of fatal crashes south of Hamilton.
Snow: Waka Kotahi on South Island roads
Snow and ice is causing some disruption for travellers throughout the South Island in the middle of the school holidays.
South Island journey manager Tresca Forrester gave RNZ another update. Audio
October cold could affect Wellington transport
A snow warning for Remutaka Hill Road could cause mass disruption for Wellington commuters.
Metlink had replaced trains with buses this week for planned maintenance - but if Remutaka Hill Road is… Audio
Polar blast causes trouble on the roads
A polar blast hitting southern and eastern areas of the country has dumped snow from Invercargill up to the Desert Road in the central North Island.
Metservice has been forecasting up to 15… Audio
Oversized truck hits Auckland's motorway overbridge causing massive delays
An oversized truck which struck an overbridge on the southbound lane of State Highway 1 this afternoon, has now been cleared, according to Waka Kotahi.
Commuters say rail dirsuptions will force them back into cars
Auckland commuters say they'll probably take their cars rather than bus to the city when the Eastern rail line is closed for nine months next year. Earlier this week, KiwiRail and Auckland Transport… Audio
Modelling underway to find cause of mobile clinics' faulty wheels - Waka Kotahi
The Transport Agency says it is investigating why heavy wheels have twice flown off mobile dental clinics, endangering other motorists.
Why taxes are deterring companies from encouraging staff biking
An e-bike subscription company is urging the Government to remove barriers for companies who want to encourage other forms of transport among staff. CEO and founder of Shutl in Christchurch, Connor… Audio
Disability advocates criticise Auckland planned train cancellations
Disability advocates are criticising a move by Auckland Transport to replace some trains with buses to allow for track maintenance.
Work will begin early next year to rebuild foundations underneath… Audio
Business groups frustrated at news of Auckland rail cancellations
There is shock and concern among commuters and businesses in parts of Auckland faced with being side-tracked when several train routes are temporarily closed from 2023.
Major concern at sudden news of Auckland rail cancellations
There's shock and concern among commuters and businesses in parts of Auckland that will be sidetracked when several train routes are temporarily closed from 2023. A major rebuild on foundations… Audio
Auckland rail upgrades: train lines shut for months
Auckland commuters are set to have their travel plans derailed for large chunks of the coming year. KiwiRail and Auckland Transport yesterday announced plans for a major rebuild to rail lines across… Audio
Auckland Airport under fire for leaving passengers on floor
Auckland Airport has come under fire for forcing over 100 passengers to sit on a cold floor overnight after refusing them entry to the international departure lounge.
The passengers who had flown… Audio
Time almost up on Tauranga CBD's free parking
Two years of free on-street parking in Tauranga's city centre will end at the start of December in a bid to encourage a higher turnover of car parks.
Public transport users livid at Auckland train shutdown plans
A lobby group says Auckland Transport's decision to close a number of train lines for months next year is a bolt out of the blue.
Thousands of commuters on the Onehunga, Southern and Eastern lines… Audio
Sections of West Coast highways to close for seven nights for road marking
Several sections of highway on the West Coast will be closed overnight for three weeks while safety markings are repainted.
Mt Victoria tunnel reopens after crash
A major commuter tunnel in Wellington which had been closed in both directions after a multi-car smash is back open.
Auckland train disruptions expected for most of next year
Aucklanders who commute on trains are being warned parts of the network will be temporarily closed from next year for a major rebuild.
Potholes causing mayhem for motorists in Tauranga
There's a hole lot of trouble brewing in Tauranga - over allegedly vicious pot holes plaguing motorists and pedestrians alike; twisting ankles and knackering tyres.
And some are taking to a bit of… Video, Audio
Months of rail line closures for Auckland as repairs needed
Surprise maintenance closures are heading down the tracks for Auckland train passengers and the disruption to commuters will last years.
Rock foundations under several lines around the city need to… Video, Audio
