Transport
Tairawhiti residents fed up with potholes and slips
Rural residents in Tairāwhiti fed up with huge potholes and dangerous slips are accusing the council of not doing enough to deal with the terrible state of their roads.
But with four major storms in… Audio
Evacuations in Waitaki due to flooding
Some houses have been evacuated in the Northern Otago district of Waitaki overnight, after heavy rain led to some flooding.
The mayor of Waitaki District says it has been a pretty wild night for many… Audio
How to fix Auckland's ghost CBD
A simple stroll down Queen Street will reveal more than 38 empty shop fronts. What happened to Auckland's main street, and how can we fix it? Audio
248 rail passengers stranded by felled trees as wind lashes South Island
A TranzAlpine train with 248 passengers has been at a standstill for more than two hours, with felled trees reportedly blocking the South Island tracks.
Contractor gains $4m payout over delayed Hutt cycleway
The Transport Agency has paid a contractor an extra $4 million over delays to a cycleway in Lower Hutt.
Permanent fuel tax cuts and half price public transport unsustainable - Transport minister
The government has hinted it may unveil more payments and support to combat the increasing cost of living, in the coming months. Audio
'A huge difference' - Hope fuel tax cut extension will ease inflation's sting
The 25-cent cut in petrol excise duty and half-price public transport fares will be extended into next year, but one economist warns it's a costly move that is not targeted at those who need cost… Audio
Allowing more immigrants into NZ would stem inflation - National Party
The National Party believes allowing more immigrants into the country would help stem rising inflation.
Economists are predicting inflation will top seven percent when the latest figures are released… Audio
Government extends half-price public transport, fuel tax cuts
Figures out today are expected to show the annual inflation rate is nudging above 7 percent for the first time since 1990.
In response the Government is extending half-price fares on public transport… Audio
Waka Kotahi road update after heavy weather hit
Heavy rain and strong winds are lashing most of the South Island, with at least one road closed because of the avalanche risk.
Overnight, 113 millilitres of rain fell at Milford Sound Airport… Audio
Automobile Association on fuel tax cut extension
On the eve of new inflation figures, the government has announced it is extending the fuel tax cut and reduction in road user charges.
The 25 cents cut in petrol excise duty, reduced road user… Audio
Work to start on Invercargill's 'landscaped, attractive' new pathway
Travellers will soon be able to jet over to Invercargill Airport from the central city using a new shared pathway.
Auckland Transport to hold Fullers360 service to account
Devonport ferries are to be included in Auckland's public transport network after 18 months of discussion, but fares are unlikely to change any time soon.
Legal action against Wellington cycle lanes settled out of court
Legal action against cycle lanes in Wellington has been settled out of court.
Petrol prices: 'Unavoidable rush' expected at pumps when tax cut ends
An Automobile Association advisor says the end of fuel tax relief will see chaos at the pumps. Audio
Silverstream Road river levels update
The police have recovered a body from a vehicle which was swept away when it attempted to cross a ford near Dunedin.
Last night, emergency services were notified that a vehicle with three people in… Audio
Police recover body from vehicle swept away near Dunedin
The police have recovered a body from a vehicle which was swept away when it attempted to cross a ford near Dunedin.
Last night, emergency services were notified that a vehicle with three people in… Audio
Tekapo cut off due to snow
Wild weather has dumped deep snow in and around Tekapo, closing roads and cutting off the community.
Pictures of the lakeside town show a thick white blanket covering roads, roofs and cars, Harry… Audio
Search on for people missing after car plunges into river near Dunedin
Emergency services have spent the night searching for two people missing after a car plunged into a river near Dunedin.
Late last night, the police were told that a vehicle had gone into the river… Audio
Snow, rain, wind still causing trouble on roads
Heavy rain, snow and strong winds continue to affect key routes across the South Island.
Mountain passes are still affected by snow and more is forecast for Clutha and Southland.
Waka Kotahi journey… Audio