Transport
Waka Kotahi siphons $500m out of Taranaki to spend elsewhere
The mayor of New Plymouth says Waka Kotahi has siphoned off half a billion dollars from Taranaki over the past decade while the region's state highways are falling apart.
Interislander ferry sailings disrupted due to urgent repairs
Sailings of Interislander ferry Aratere have been cancelled temporarily while urgent repairs are carried out to the ventilation system for the engines.
Ferry sailings have also been disrupted by road… Audio
Wellington slip claims cars
One of the victims of the Wellington landslides is Lee Prebbles' cherished Toyota Caldina.
It was one of three crushed by a slip in the suburb of Melrose over the weekend.
Wellington City Council… Audio
Taranaki mayor not happy with road funding spend
The mayor of New Plymouth says Waka Kotahi has siphoned off half a billion dollars from Taranaki road funding over the past decade leaving the region's State Highways are falling apart.
Documents… Audio
Unclaimed stolen bikes re-gifted to communities in need
For those who have recently had their bike stolen, well there may be a silver lining - you could be helping someone in need. Gabriel Gati from Bikes Auckland explains the scheme to Jesse . Audio
Parts of SH6 and SH63 in Nelson-Marlborough remain shut
Long stretches of State Highway 6 and 63 in the Nelson-Marlborough area will remain closed until tomorrow. Roads across the region have been wrecked by floods, slips and washouts, after days of… Audio
Govt urged to buy 10,000 electric, hydrogen buses for new transport plan
Ten thousand electric and hydrogen buses should be purchased by the Government to support its public transport sustainability goals, a Northland sector veteran says.
Harbour Bridge walking, cycling path trial meets dead end
Waka Kotahi has confirmed it will not be trialling a walking and cycling path on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Waka Kotahi rolling out smarter, more invasive 'safety cameras'
That "greatly undermine" their effectiveness here "particularly, the ability to achieve the necessary level of general deterrence", the report said.
Old speed cameras miss catching some drivers, documents show
Documents say the country's speed cameras were already a few years old when police put them in - and are now so ineffective they miss catching a lot of drivers.
Road repair costs leave councils feeling the pinch
Severe winter weather is wreaking havoc on the state of Aotearoa's roads.
Mt Messenger bypass: Protesters occupying area make 'last stand'
Waka Kotahi representatives were a no-show at a hui to try and resolve an occupation at its Mt Messenger Bypass site on State Highway 3 in North Taranaki today.
'An eroding effect on the public': Top speed camera target cut over possible reaction
The Transport Agency expects new speed cameras to triple the number of drivers caught, increasing from 1 million to 3 million offences a year.
Auckland Harbour Bridge walking, cycling lane hangs in balance
The fate of a walking and cycle lane trial on the harbour bridge is still hanging in the balance following a Waka Kotahi board meeting. Audio
Walking, riding lane on Auckland Harbour Bridge hangs in balance
The fate of a walking and cycle lane trial on Auckland's harbour bridge is still hanging in the balance following a Waka Kotahi board meeting.
The cycling group Movement threatened legal action… Video, Audio
Waka Kotahi expects new speed cameras to triple number of tickets
The Transport Agency expects new speed cameras to triple the number of drivers caught, from one million to three million offences a year.
It could have ramped things up still further but has pulled… Audio
Waka Kotahi expects road closures due to rain
Waka Kotahi is anticipating road closures across the top of the South Island as heavy rain and floods hit the region System manager Andrew James says all roads remain open at the moment, but warns… Audio
International travel bouncing back, but with caveats for travellers
Travellers face extra risks as the sector winds back up, and with increasing numbers heading for tropical destinations an industry figure is warning to 'travel with care'. Audio
Senior cyclists help lead way towards Auckland's transport emissions reduction goals
Auckland Council's big transport plan to get people on their bikes or feet has big aims but faces the challenge of getting residents on board.
The plan aims to get people out of their cars if the… Video, Audio
Bus operators accuse government of backwards step over council ownership
Bus operators are furious with the government's plans to allow council ownership of bus services. Audio