Transport
Fluid deadlines and faulty bolts among factors that stress road builders, OIA reveals
Rusting bolts, failed asphalt tests and Covid-19 are all contributing to rising costs on major highway projects, but savings have been made.
Stratford introduces forestry rate to pay for road repairs
A decision to introduce a targeted rate to help repair roads damaged by logging trucks is winning few friends in Taranaki.
Stratford District Council says the roads - some of which were designed for… Audio
Free public transport for long-term hits the mark, survey finds
A poll carried out by two of the country's largest unions has confirmed that Aucklanders overwhelmingly support free public transport.
Wellington transport plans revealed, construction to begin in 2028
Wellingtonians are finally seeing some progress on a plan to get the capital moving.
The government's given the go-ahead for plans to build light rail across town, an extra tunnel through Mt… Audio
National says no to light rail in Wellington
The National Party says the government's plan to overhaul Wellington's transport system won't get the city moving.
The revamp of the city's infrastructure would have light rail built across town, an… Audio
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
Nicolas Bosetti from Centre for London, a thinktank that looks for new solutions to London's critical challenges joins us to talk about the growing number of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in the city and… Audio
Wellington's ambitious transport plan 'transformational' - but construction years away
Wellington leaders say it's a significant day for the capital city, with an ambitious transport plan given the thumbs up by the government. Audio
Govt's Wellington light rail plan met with some scepticism on capital streets
The wheels appear to be moving on Wellington's massive transport and infrastructure overhaul - at a landmark cost of $7.2 billion.
The government's given the thumbs up for light rail across town, an… Video, Audio
Auditor General warns of CRL issues, Goff predicts early 2025 completion
The biggest challenges for Auckland's City Rail Link are likely yet to come, according to the watchdog on government spending.
A report into the multibillion dollar project by the Auditor General's… Video, Audio
Transport Minister details light rail, new tunnel plan for Wellington
The government has unveiled its plan to get Wellington moving but it could take some time to get the plan moving.
It wants light rail and a second Mt Victoria tunnel for the Capital as part of the… Video, Audio
Grief, anger as teen sentenced for fatal crash that killed five
Devastated families have told of their absolute heartbreak of losing their teenage boys, when their car smashed into a power pole in Timaru last year.
The car was driven by then-19 year old Tyreese… Video, Audio
Speed limits on highway where seven people died in crash under review
The highway south of Picton where seven people died in a head-on collision this month was a road with "issues", but it was not the main focus for those tasked with looking after Marlborough's roads.
Govt's preferred option for Wellington transport includes light rail to south coast
The option has trains connecting Wellington train station to Island Bay, an extra tunnel through Mount Victoria for buses bicycles, walkers, and rearranging roads around Basin Reserve.
A new way to travel in style - sleeping in the sky
The borders are open, the airports are buzzing and long-haul travel is about to get a whole lot cozier.
Air New Zealand is unveiling new cabins, seats and even beds - promising they'll let travellers… Audio
City Rail Link set for more cost overruns, delays, report finds
The auditor-general says the governance of Auckland's underground rail project is working well but expects costs to blow out significantly.
Minister 'out of patience' over Fullers Waiheke ferry
With ferry prices rising, the transport minister is refusing to wait on negotiations, kicking off the process to bring Waiheke's ferry into the public transport network. Audio
Chris Darby welcomes review to bring Fullers Waiheke ferry under regulation
Auckland councillor Chris Darby has hit out at a decision by Fullers to increase fare prices.
The price of Waiheke, Rangitoto and Coromandel trips is going up 8.4 percent, with the ferry operator… Video, Audio
Cyclist killed after collision with truck in Waikato
One person has died following a crash in Hamilton.
Free travel improves equity, travel times, usability - expert
The author of a new report setting out a case for free public transport for Tāmaki Makaurau says the initiative would boost social equity and significantly transform how services are perceived. Audio
Unions are trying to turn the wheels on free public transport
Two unions are joining forces to try get the wheels turning on free public transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.
While there's half-price public transport across the country until the end of August, First… Audio
