Transport
More strikes to affect already under-pressure Auckland trains
Auckland commuters are being warned of more train cancellations as maintenance workers join strike action.
Air New Zealand suspends flights to New Caledonia
Air New Zealand is suspending flights from Auckland to New Caledonia until September due to ongoing uncertainty. Chief Operating officer at House of Travel Brent Thomas spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
'It's impossible' - Long waits for licence tests as demand skyrockets
People living in some areas are waiting more than four months to sit a full or restricted driving test.
Strike set to cause train woes in Auckland today
Auckland train services will be running at only half the usual frequency at peak times.
Tree falls onto Auckland motorway
Two out of three lanes on State Highway 20 in Onehunga have reopened after a tree fell overnight.
Auckland train strikes could last a month as disputes roll on
The relationship between Auckland One Rail and the union has broken down, with "no trust" that workload issues will be resolved.
Concerns funding slash might mean fewer bus drivers
The government has slashed $47 million in funding that would have aimed to improve bus drivers' conditions over the next three years.
Aucklanders at peace with congestion charges
Motorists in Tamaki Makaurau will no doubt agree that traffic congestion is one of the city's biggest problems. Northern Infrastructure Forum Executive Director, Barney Irvine speaks to Mark. Audio
Relief on horizon as Northland's freight rail set to restart
The only other major freight route between Auckland and Northland remains closed at the Brynderwyn Hills.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 June
On today's episode, the corrections watchdog says the country's worst prison riot, which had prisoners and guards fearing people would burn alive, could have been prevented, New Plymouth mayor and… Audio
Aucklanders warned of train service disruptions
Fewer trains will run in Auckland this weekend - but this time due to rail worker strikes.
New Plymouth mayor on pothole funding promise
The Government's plan to patch up the country's pothole-stricken roads has levelled up, with an extra $1.6 billion being allocated for repairs. New Plymouth mayor and Local Government Transport Forum… Audio
Skimping on car care could render your insurance pointless
When a woman's transmission failed, her insurance claim was turned down as she hadn't got her car serviced within a certain timeframe.
AA receives funding boost to fix potholes
The AA is celebrating a funding boost to fix potholes, but says it will still take several years to get the country's roads back into shape. Dylan Thomsen from the AA spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Auckland congestion charge: Council moves to design scheme
Auckland Council plans to launch the new charge alongside the City Rail Link in 2026.
Wellington councillors agree to more transport planning around CBD
Wellington councillors won't be putting the Golden Mile project on hold, but they have committed to more transport planning for the central business district.
New fixed camera to cost speeding drivers in Northland
The camera is on State Highway 1, in an 80km/h zone between Kawakawa and Moerewa.
Simeon's $4billion pothole plan
The government's confirmed a total of four billion dollars of funding to patch up and prevent pot holes on the motu's roads and highways. Transport minister Simeon Brown says the funding boost is a… Audio
$1.6b boost for pothole fund unveiled
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has revealed Waka Kotahi's confirmation of an increase in ring-fenced funding for pothole prevention.
Air New Zealand yet to resume flights to New Caledonia
Air New Zealand says it is yet to resume flights to Nouméa's international airport in New Caledonia as the airport is not open.
