Transport
Less than 0.5pct of Hawke's Bay commuters use bus
Less than half a percent of Hawkes Bay commuters take the bus to work.
Driving's been increasing in the last decade, and that's against national targets to reduce emissions.
So the region wants to… Audio
Road toll 'diabolically bad', but plan on track - Ministry of Transport
Despite an increase in road deaths last year, roading officials say targets for reducing the road toll are on track.
Auckland bus drivers earn raise as shortages force 1500 cancellations a day
Bus services in Auckland are being cancelled at an average rate of almost 1500 a day.
Auckland Transport figures show in July there were some days with almost 2000 cancellations. AT announced today… Video, Audio
Clean car discount scheme working as expected, minister says
The clean car discount scheme has had only 80 cases where rebates or fees had to be corrected, Minister of Transport Michael Wood says. Audio
Call for Auckland Transport to drop park and ride charging plans
An Auckland councillor is calling for plans to introduce charging at public park and ride facilities to be dropped.
How can travellers avoid holiday disruption?
Overseas travel is back, but a cascade of cancelled flights, missed connections and lost luggage has taken the shine off for many.
How widespread are the problems - and is there anything the savvy… Audio
More consultation needed on Auckland parking - Councillor
The chair of the Auckland Council's planning committee is defending a decision to delay voting on a plan to reduce on-street parking spaces in favour of cycling and bus lanes.
That decision was… Audio
Vehicle Industry Association pulls support from clean cars scheme
The government's Clean Car Discount Scheme has suffered a blow, after the Vehicle Industry Association withdrew its support.
Chief executive David Vinsen says its thousands of car dealer members have… Audio
Vehicle Industry Association pulls support for Clean Car Discount
The Vehicle Industry Association is pulling its support for the Clean Car Discount Scheme.
Auckland Council defers vote on parking strategy
Auckland Council has deferred a vote on plans to significantly reduce on-street parking spaces in favour of cycling and bus lanes.
More than 900 submissions came in during consultation, the vast… Audio
More helipads approved for Waiheke, Aotea/Great Barrier
More helipads have been approved for Aotea Great Barrier and Waiheke islands despite community opposition.
Locals are frustrated at the rate consents are being granted and aim to increase their… Audio
Dozens of roads still closed across Otago, Canterbury
Waka Kotahi has urged drivers to postpone their journeys as rising waters close roads across the South Island.
Access to dozens of roads across Canterbury and Otago remain heavily restricted or… Audio
Manawatū to Hawke's Bay highway build facing disruption in wet winter
The $620m project, due to open in late 2024, will replace narrow, windy routes motorists have been forced to endure since slips closed State Highway 3 through the Manawatū Gorge.
Manawatū Highway on schedule despite Covid-19
The construction of a new highway between Manawatū and Hawke's Bay is facing Covid-19 disruption and wet winter weather.
But those in charge of the long-awaited route over the hills say progress is… Audio
Flooding and slip hazards still persist across Northland
In Northland, it has been a case of water water everywhere. While the heavy rain and strong wind warnings have been lifted, surface flooding and high tides are still severely affecting the roads.
The… Audio
Experts say speed limit drops still work after crash
Authorities are adamant that despite another fatal crash on the Napier-Taupō highway, the national strategy to cut road deaths actually works.
The speed limit on the road was cut to 80km/h five… Audio
Kāpiti Coast councillor wants govt to also invest in trains
The government's $29 million investment into infrastructure in Ōtaki should come with a promise of new trains, a Kāpiti Coast councillor says.
“Aggressive” speed bumps upset Pāpāmoa residents
Recently installed speed bumps on an arterial route in Pāpāmoa are causing concern for locals.
Warnings and repairs continue in aftermath of week's storms
The week's wild weather has left a wake of travel disruptions and damage, with many roads still affected, and two Wellington homes red stickered this morning.
Drivers 'stressed, frightened' after machete wielded on bus
A union representative is calling for security guards' hours to be extended at bus stops in central Tauranga and Mount Maunganui after a passenger was caught carrying a machete onto a bus.
