Transport
Truck handbrake testing set to change
More trucks are being fitted with safety systems, and handbrake testing is changing, to guard against potentially fatal rollaways.
What does Botany think of Luxon's plan to cut fuel tax?
National leader Chris Luxon has tested positive for Covid-19. It comes after his 'attack on tax' in yesterday's state of the nation address zeroed in on Auckland's controversial regional fuel levy.
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Wellington e-motorcycle start-up takes off
Cofounders of e-motobike start up FTN Motion, Kendall Bristow and Luke Sinclair, talk to Kathryn Ryan about their range of e-motorcycles and the overwhelming response they've had. Audio, Gallery
Covid-19 forces ferry sailings to be cancelled
Cook Strait ferry sailings are back operating to schedule today after hundreds of travellers missed out over the weekend. That was because dozens of Interislander staff have Covid-19 or were isolating… Audio
Auckland trains running on reduced services due to Covid-related shortages
Trains on the Southern, Western and Eastern lines are at 20-minute intervals from today, up from the normal gap of eight to 10 minutes.
Auckland mayor reacts to National's tax-scrapping proposal
The Mayor of Auckland says National's proposal to scrap the city's transport taxes will only cripple development after years of underfunding.
In a speech yesterday, National Party leader Christopher… Audio
Interislander resumes sailing after Covid-19 halt to service
The Interislander passenger ferry will sail tonight after earlier trips were cancelled due to 55 staff contracting covid-19 or isolating.
Three killed in crashes this weekend
Three people have been killed in crashes this weekend, in Auckland, north of Auckland, and Canterbury.
Transmission Gully: NZTA slices red tape to open sooner
Waka Kotahi's move to speed up the opening of Transmission Gully is good news - as long as it does not compromise the quality of the new highway, the mayor of Porirua says.
Buyers snap up utes ahead of higher fees for polluting vehicles
New car registrations hit a record in February, as people flocked to buy utes before the new tax on polluting vehicles comes into effect.
Why don't locals get a say when someone wants to build a helipad?
The increasing number of applications for helipads on Aotea Great Barrier Island is causing alarm among locals. But the current rules mean they don't have to be notified or consulted about them. The… Audio
Fatality prompts Coroner to recommend review of skateboard injuries
Coroner Tania Tetitaha wants the Ministry of Transport to consider law changes regarding the wearing of helmets while skateboarding.
High warrant failure rate must be addressed to help cut road toll - MTA
The Motor Trade Association says Waka Kotahi needs to do more to improve the state of vehicles on New Zealand's roads. Audio
Nearly half of all cars failed first WOF inspection in 2021
Is your car is a beaut, or is it a dunger?
The Motor Trade Association says Waka Kotahi's "Road to Zero" campaign needs to address the poor state of New Zealand's vehicles.
Vehicle-related factors… Audio
Covid-19: Border reopens to vaccinated NZers in Australia
New Zealanders in Australia are coming home.
After two years cut off from the rest of the world, Aotearoa is taking its first step in reopening its border.
From Monday, fully vaccinated and other… Audio
Aotea helipad planning puts archaeological sites at risk - Heritage NZ
Heritage New Zealand wants helipad planners to consider the wealth of archaeological sites on Aotea Great Barrier Island.
Buller faces long list of urgent repairs in flooding aftermath
Extreme rainfall and flooding has left roading and infrastructure across the Buller District in a fragile state and in urgent need of repair before further heavy rain hits the region.
Air NZ braces for full-year loss beyond $800m
Air NZ is bracing for full year losses in excess of $800 million.
Negligible international travel and a 107-day Auckland lockdown meant the national carrier saw pre-tax losses dive to $376 million… Video, Audio
Limited air travel continues to hit Auckland Airport's bottom line
Auckland International Airport has reported another underlying loss, as the ongoing closure of borders continues to disrupt air travel.
Lockdowns partly to blame for Air NZ's $272m half-year loss
Air New Zealand has reported another big loss as the pandemic continues to wreck havoc on its operations.
