Transport
Prime Minister and other politicians headed to Samoa
Samoa has re-opened its borders to international visitors, and the first flight to Apia will land later today.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be on that flight, as will our political reporter… Audio
Person critical after Manawatū crash, four others injured
Five people are injured, including one who is in a critical condition, after a crash in Manawatū.
South Island and Wellington whipped by winter weather
Many parts of the country have been lashed by heavy rain and wintery weather this morning and overnight, with travel disrupted in many areas.
Clutha bridge hits milestone but delays possible for drivers
A major bridge in the Clutha District hit a milestone this week but it may mean delays for motorists.
Police distracted by Covid-19 response, says assistant commissioner
Police are promising to do a better job meeting road safety targets after an annual report found they fell short of expectations last year. Audio
Hopes to reverse Hawke's Bay's trend of public transport unpopularity
Less than half a percent of Hawke's Bay commuters take the bus to work.
Ministry of Transport confident Road to Zero pace will pick up
The head of the Road to Zero programme says there has not been as much improvement to road safety infrastructure as he would like to have seen by now.
Bryan Sherritt from the Ministry of Transport… Audio
Police promise improvement after Road to Zero report finds expectations not met
An annual monitoring report looking at the Road to Zero road safety strategy has found the police fell short of expectations.
There were 320 deaths on the roads last year, while 2323 people were… Audio
Road to Zero progress report shows several failings - National
The National Party says a progress report published on the Government's Road to Zero road safety strategy shows several failings.
The Annual Monitoring Report, sent out by the Ministry of Transport… Audio
Less than 0.5pct of Hawke's Bay commuters use bus
Less than half a percent of Hawkes Bay commuters take the bus to work.
Driving's been increasing in the last decade, and that's against national targets to reduce emissions.
So the region wants to… Audio
Road toll 'diabolically bad', but plan on track - Ministry of Transport
Despite an increase in road deaths last year, roading officials say targets for reducing the road toll are on track.
Auckland bus drivers earn raise as shortages force 1500 cancellations a day
Bus services in Auckland are being cancelled at an average rate of almost 1500 a day.
Auckland Transport figures show in July there were some days with almost 2000 cancellations. AT announced today… Video, Audio
Clean car discount scheme working as expected, minister says
The clean car discount scheme has had only 80 cases where rebates or fees had to be corrected, Minister of Transport Michael Wood says. Audio
Call for Auckland Transport to drop park and ride charging plans
An Auckland councillor is calling for plans to introduce charging at public park and ride facilities to be dropped.
How can travellers avoid holiday disruption?
Overseas travel is back, but a cascade of cancelled flights, missed connections and lost luggage has taken the shine off for many.
How widespread are the problems - and is there anything the savvy… Audio
More consultation needed on Auckland parking - Councillor
The chair of the Auckland Council's planning committee is defending a decision to delay voting on a plan to reduce on-street parking spaces in favour of cycling and bus lanes.
That decision was… Audio
Vehicle Industry Association pulls support from clean cars scheme
The government's Clean Car Discount Scheme has suffered a blow, after the Vehicle Industry Association withdrew its support.
Chief executive David Vinsen says its thousands of car dealer members have… Audio
Vehicle Industry Association pulls support for Clean Car Discount
The Vehicle Industry Association is pulling its support for the Clean Car Discount Scheme.
Auckland Council defers vote on parking strategy
Auckland Council has deferred a vote on plans to significantly reduce on-street parking spaces in favour of cycling and bus lanes.
More than 900 submissions came in during consultation, the vast… Audio
More helipads approved for Waiheke, Aotea/Great Barrier
More helipads have been approved for Aotea Great Barrier and Waiheke islands despite community opposition.
Locals are frustrated at the rate consents are being granted and aim to increase their… Audio
