Transport
Waka Kotahi unit facing restructure deemed 'no longer effective', documents reveal
Four years after Waka Kotahi was slammed for not doing its job of keeping roads safe, a core unit of it has been labelled so ineffective it is being pulled apart.
Metlink manager on train trouble in Wellington
Wellington's train services have been disrupted since yesterday morning due to a signalling problem.
Alternative transport options have been organised by Transdev for commuters around the city.
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Wellington traffic update: Crash and train trouble cause delays for commuters
Trains in the Capital are still running on a Saturday timetable due to an ongoing signal fault.
Commuters have been told to expect delays and if possible find alternative ways to get into the city.
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Pukekohe High School mourning student lost in crash
South Auckland's Pukekohe High School is in mourning after one its Year 10 students died in the tragic crash near Picton on Sunday.
The boy's older brother, who's in Year 11 at the school, survived… Audio
Waka Kotahi road network safety team undergoing restructure
Four years after Waka Kotahi was slammed for not doing its job of keeping roads safe, one of its core unit's has been labelled so ineffective it is being pulled apart.
The unit undergoing a… Audio
Truck advocate on fatal crashes in Marlborough
There have been two fatal crashes in two days in Marlborough.
The first - a head-on collision - killed seven people on State Highway 1.
The second deadly crash happened just 30 kilometres away on… Audio
Disruptions to Wellington trains continue into Tuesday
Train lines have been disrupted in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara/ Wellington resulting in some cancellations today and into tomorrow. Samantha Gain, General Manager of Metlink tells Karyn what you need to know.
…Picton crash tragedy: Relative shocked at loss of loved ones
A relative of those who died in a horror crash south of Picton yesterday says she has lost nearly everyone in her family.
New pedestrian crossing a lifesaver, principal says
A new traffic-light controlled pedestrian crossing in Taranaki is being described as a monument to a failed funding model.
One dead in crash between truck and van
One person has died and another person is seriously injured following a collision between a van and a truck near Blenheim.
Last part of Waikato Expressway completed at Hamilton
The last piece of the puzzle is in place as the tenth and final section of the Waikato Expressway has been completed.
The 22km Hamilton section completes the four-lane State Highway from Cambridge to… Video, Audio
Major delays for Wellington trains, problems at main station
There are significant hold ups to train services in the capital tonight because of signalling issues coming into the main station.
Our reporter Soumya Bhamidipati is outside Wellington station and… Video, Audio
Midday News for 20 June 2022
In today's news, a devastating weekend on the roads, Kidscan says record numbers of children need extra support this winter, and less than 40 percent of the staff at Nelson-Marlborough DHB have had a… Audio
Marlborough Mayor hoping for details on crash investigation
The Marlborough District Mayor is hoping today to hear any details from the police investigation of the horrific road crash south of Picton.
A van carrying nine people collided with a refrigerated… Audio
Waka Kotahi reveals financial claims on costly Hutt Valley cycleway
The transport agency has exposed itself to financial claims in its rush to begin a cycleway project in the Hutt Valley.
Flying out of NZ? Be prepared for cancellations, lost baggage and queues
Opinion - If you're looking to fly out of NZ any time over the next few months, may God have mercy on your bank account.
Person dies after falling from bridge in Auckland
Auckland motorists could have a slow commute home tonight after a person fatally fell from the Hopetoun Bridge in the central city.
Cheaper transport and more support for Cantabrians comes as rates set to skyrocket
Cantabrians are set to receive cheaper public transport, more flood recovery support and an extra $300,000 in contestable community funding.
Auckland Council left in limbo over $874m in NZ Upgrade funding
Auckland Council is waiting for the government to sign off on plans to reallocate $874 million originally earmarked for the Mill Rd project and Drury as part of the NZ Upgrade Programme.
Completion date for Auckland's City Rail Link reassessed
The timeline for Auckland's City Rail Link project is to be reassessed, as businesses trading alongside a giant trench on Albert St continue to struggle.
Some businesses told Checkpoint upcoming rent… Video, Audio
