Transport
Government told to improve public transport before congestion charge
The government is being told it must improve public transport before introducing congestion fees.
A new report, called Te Ara Matatika, from the Helen Clark Foundation delivers a list of… Audio
Public transport patronage surges with half-price fares
Half-price fares on public transport have led to a surge in patronage, with 50 percent more bus and train trips in Auckland, and a 30 percent increase in Wellington.
The discount was announced as a… Audio
Motoristist receiving hefty fines in new roading trial
We head to Tauranga to join our Local Democracy Reporting programme journalist Alisha Evans. Alisha has been looking into a controversial new roading trial which has seen motorists receiving some… Audio
The "Perfect Storm' Pushing Petrol Prices Higher
Principal policy advisor at AA Insurance Terry Collins said the war in Ukraine, pressure on supply, and the coronavirus pandemic were all part of a "perfect storm" contributing to rising costs. And… Audio
Million dollar road trial mistakenly pings driver
A Christchurch man got a big surprise when he was warned for using a bus lane in Mount Maunganui, despite being in Christchurch at the time.
Travel alternatives sought as fuel expected to hit $4 a litre
More and more families are looking for alternatives to getting behind the wheel, as petrol prices continue to creep back up.
The AA is predicting it could even reach $4 a litre. Last week the… Audio
Petrol prices could stay high for years as 'perfect storm' contributes to cost
A pricing expert says it's possible petrol could stay at the $3 per litre mark for the next few years.
Christchurch crash leaves car overturned on roundabout
A crash on a main road in Christchurch left a car upside down on a roundabout.
Christchurch cyclists quick to get on board with anti-theft register
As more people opt for two wheels to get around, bike thefts are also climbing, with more than four per day on average reported stolen in Christchurch.
Auckland's Northern Busway extension opens today
Bus commuters on Auckland's North Shore should have a faster run after the new Northern Busway extension opens today.
Vehicle limits retained as road repairs continue 10 months after storm
Vehicle length restrictions will remain on two major roads in the Marlborough Sounds as storm repair work continues.
Motorists warned of delays on Porters Pass over next 10 weeks
Supply chain delays due to Covid-19 have pushed out the urgent repair of a retaining wall in Porters Pass.
Albany to Harbour Bridge busway extension to open
Bus commuters on Auckland's North Shore can expect faster trips, with only buses in the new extension to the Northern Busway, which opens on Sunday.
Tauranga bus drivers boycott stops for fear of violence
Tauranga bus drivers have begun a boycott of some stops in the city because of violent incidents and concerns for their safety along their routes.
Last month Checkpoint reported bus drivers were… Video, Audio
Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway opening pushed back again
Another major highway project is suffering significant delays, with the Pūhoi-to-Warkworth Ara Tūhono motorway not opening until next year.
'Tired motorists' v 'kids back on bikes' - ongoing division over cycleway plan
Auckland Council has endorsed the business case for a $306 million plan to construct cycleways in the city but the topic is still proving divisive. Audio
'It's a bit like a 3D jigsaw puzzle in places': Abseilers key to stabilisation work
Geotech abseilers have spent three months drilling into a 10,000 tonne block of rock to stop it from falling onto a road near Queenstown. Video
Division over $306m planned for cycling in Auckland
Auckland councillors have argued over whether the city is getting bang for its buck from $306 million of planned spending on cycling. Audio
Auckland councillors debate cycleway network expansion plan
A new $300 million plan for Auckland cycleways ran into strong headwinds today.
Some councillors believe the plan could make Auckland the next best thing to Copenhagen, but others believe it swallows… Audio
Mount Maunganui road trial costs drivers $1.2 million in two weeks
A road trial closing one end of a popular Mount Maunganui through road has racked up $1.2 million in fines in just two weeks.
