Transport
Backlash over bus funding being given to offshore company
A Canterbury bus manufacturer and a National Party MP are unhappy government funding for a new public transport fleet has gone offshore.
Near-miss between freight train and bus in Christchurch under investigation
A near-miss between a freight train and a bus in Christchurch is now subject to an investigation by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission.
Research finds low rate of New Zealanders actually riding bikes
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of people who know how to ride a bike, but one of the lowest rates of people who actually cycle.
Ipsos market research has some new data about New Zealanders'… Audio
Brother of man killed in helicopter crash hopeful positive change can come from tragedy
Almost seven years after the death of seven people in a West Coast helicopter crash, a coroner has called for stronger aviation rules to prevent a similar disaster happening again.
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Auckland Transport fixes T3 sign two years after changing rule
Auckland Transport has admitted that a T3 transit lane on Remuera Rd was made open to all traffic on weekends more than two years ago, but the sign restricting traffic has remained until July 2022.
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Council takes brakes off Botanic Gardens to CBD cycleway
Wellington City Council has approved a cycleway which will connect the Botanic Gardens to the inner city.
Driven to distraction - pothole woe up and down the country
Cars are being ruined and frustration is growing in communities around the country over the state of our roads. Residents, particularly those in rural areas say the roading network is in a terrible… Audio
Minister responds to criticism of street design legislation
The government wants to pave the way for councils to redesign our streets - saying proposed legislation will make roads safer, more accessible and environmentally friendly.
However, the National… Audio
Lucky escape for occupant as ship, Sealion, sinks in Wellington Harbour
A man just managed to avoid going down with a ship that sank in Wellington Harbour overnight, the harbourmaster says.
Public feedback sought on names for three new South Auckland train stations
The public is being asked to help name three new train stations planned for the fast-growing suburb Drury, south of Auckland.
Ministry of Transport proposes changes to driving fines
The Ministry of Transport has sent the government its advice on changing penalties and fines for motorists. There's speculation there could be more use of demerit points, or fine sizes being linked to…
Homes evacuated after slip comes down in Wellington CBD
Residents from The Terrace in Wellington have been moved to hotels for the night while a major slip is being cleaned up.
Waka Kotahi urged to rethink walking / cycling lane decision
Waka Kotahi is looking at whether to reconsider a trial of making space on Auckland Harbour Bridge for walkers and cyclists.
Qantas asks executives to work as baggage handlers for three months
The airline's head of operations has asked for 100 volunteers to fill the roles to relieve an acute labour shortage.
Roading agency spends nearly $250K fighting plan for bright billboards
It has cost the nation's roading agency nearly $250,000 to prove that LED billboards next to one of the country's most dangerous highways are not a good idea.
'Robinson helicopters vulnerable' in NZ conditions, coroner warns
An accident which killed two men in a Robinson R44 near Queenstown would not have occurred in any other type of helicopter, a coroner has found.
Ship lined up for first NZ-run trans-Tasman shipping service in years
Move Logistics intends providing a monthly shipping service between regional New Zealand ports and Australia.
Waka Kotahi adds finishing touches to new $38m Māngere bridge
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is getting set to unveil a new $38 million walking and cycleway over the Manukau Harbour this month.
One person dies, one in critical condition after bus stop crash
A person has been killed after a car crashed into a bus stop in Auckland early this morning.
Two more arrested after burnouts and damage at cemetery
Another two people have been arrested after police say burnouts were done over fresh graves in a Cambridge cemetery.
