Transport
Waka Kotahi road update after heavy weather hit
Heavy rain and strong winds are lashing most of the South Island, with at least one road closed because of the avalanche risk.
Overnight, 113 millilitres of rain fell at Milford Sound Airport… Audio
Automobile Association on fuel tax cut extension
On the eve of new inflation figures, the government has announced it is extending the fuel tax cut and reduction in road user charges.
The 25 cents cut in petrol excise duty, reduced road user… Audio
Work to start on Invercargill's 'landscaped, attractive' new pathway
Travellers will soon be able to jet over to Invercargill Airport from the central city using a new shared pathway.
Auckland Transport to hold Fullers360 service to account
Devonport ferries are to be included in Auckland's public transport network after 18 months of discussion, but fares are unlikely to change any time soon.
Legal action against Wellington cycle lanes settled out of court
Legal action against cycle lanes in Wellington has been settled out of court.
Petrol prices: 'Unavoidable rush' expected at pumps when tax cut ends
An Automobile Association advisor says the end of fuel tax relief will see chaos at the pumps. Audio
Silverstream Road river levels update
The police have recovered a body from a vehicle which was swept away when it attempted to cross a ford near Dunedin.
Last night, emergency services were notified that a vehicle with three people in… Audio
Police recover body from vehicle swept away near Dunedin
The police have recovered a body from a vehicle which was swept away when it attempted to cross a ford near Dunedin.
Last night, emergency services were notified that a vehicle with three people in… Audio
Tekapo cut off due to snow
Wild weather has dumped deep snow in and around Tekapo, closing roads and cutting off the community.
Pictures of the lakeside town show a thick white blanket covering roads, roofs and cars, Harry… Audio
Search on for people missing after car plunges into river near Dunedin
Emergency services have spent the night searching for two people missing after a car plunged into a river near Dunedin.
Late last night, the police were told that a vehicle had gone into the river… Audio
Snow, rain, wind still causing trouble on roads
Heavy rain, snow and strong winds continue to affect key routes across the South Island.
Mountain passes are still affected by snow and more is forecast for Clutha and Southland.
Waka Kotahi journey… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 13 July 2022
Top stories for Wednesday 13 July 2022 A woman is dead after a shooting in West Auckland last night Two people are still missing after their car was washed away in North Taieri just outside Dunedin… Audio
Otago council reducing bus timetables to boost reliability of service
The Otago Regional Council is cutting back its bus timetable in Dunedin and Queenstown to reduce cancellations and improve reliability.
Landmark agreement between Uber Australia and union
In Australia, a landmark agreement between Uber and the Transport Workers' union could see gig economy workers given fairer wages, the right to collective bargaining, and guaranteed protections.The… Audio
'Absolutely not fair': No refund after airline cancels flight could breach rules
Wild weather, sickness and engineering issues have forced flight cancellations - and Air New Zealand warns there could be more to come. Audio
Let's Get Wellington Moving seeks golden mile car ban feedback
As well as restricting vehicle access, the plan would see all car parks along the roads removed, most side streets closed off to become culs-de-sac, and footpaths widened.
Flight disruptions as airlines cope with highest demand since pandemic began
"The long tail of Covid" and engineering issues are continuing to cause flights to be cancelled as school holidays begin. Audio
Massive data leak reveals top world politicians secretly helped Uber
Emmanuel Macron is among leaders who helped the ride-hailing company disrupt new markets.
Auckland Airport busy as school holidays begin
Let's go back to the airports and the weekend delays across the country.
Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Corin Dann from Auckland airport. Audio
Trucking firms could 'fall over' as fuel and other costs rise
As fuel prices surge, nine in 10 transport operators say recent cost increases have had a major negative impact on their business, according to a Transporting NZ survet. Audio
