Transport
Devonport ferry fares to be half price from April - minister
When the government announced public transport fares would be half price for three months, it was unclear whether ferry services would be covered. Audio
Devonport ferry to be half price in govt's public transport plan
Many Auckland ferry commuters have been cut out of the government's half price public transport deal that kicks in next month.
As part of its plan to combat a cost living crisis, the government cut… Video, Audio
Air New Zealand sets sights on New York
The airline will start direct flights to New York City later this year as it looks to recover from the financial impact of Covid-19.
Notorious Auckland intersection: 'Just waiting for someone to get killed'
Papakura residents say action needs to be taken before someone is killed at a notorious intersection which has been the scene of a number of serious crashes.
Timing stings for commercial sector as NZTA reviews fees
Waka Kotahi says private motorists have been subsidising the commercial sector for too long and it plans to even the playing field by upping operators' fees at the end of next year.
Waka Kotahi planning to raise operator fees
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says private motorists have been carrying the commercial sector for too long and it plans to even the playing field by upping operators' fees at the end of next year.
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Motorists, truckers may pay higher vehicle running charges
Households are facing extra costs to run a vehicle, under a proposed revamp of road funding.
Transport investigators recommend harnesses be compulsory for hot air balloon pilots
Harnesses should be mandatory for hot air balloon pilots during take-off and landing to stop them being flung from baskets, transport investigators say.
NZ app developed to help cut commuters' carbon emissions
It is hoped a new app will help businesses easily calculate the carbon cost of their workers' travel and encourage companies to cut that carbon footprint or offset it. Audio
NZ app developed to help cut commuters' carbon emissions
How are you getting to work? By car, bike, bus or train? And what is it costing the planet to get workers to workplaces and home again?
It is hoped a new app will help businesses easily calculate the… Video, Audio
The Panel with Anjum Rahman and Steve McCabe (Part 2)
Panellists Anjum Rahman and Steve McCabe discuss World Sleep Day, calls to make public transport free, and the spiralling cost of vegetables. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Georgie Stylianou and Guy Williams
Panellists Guy Williams and Georgie Stylianou talk with disability advocate Sally Wenley about the moral implications of parking in disability car parks when you aren't disabled, and share what they… Audio
NZTA tells Transmission Gully contractors to open the road
The Transport Agency has told Transmission Gully's contractor, Wellington Gateway Partnership, it must open the Wellington highway within the next two weeks.
Vintage shunt goes west as KiwiRail switches to electric option
KiwiRail's oldest diesel shunt is rolling full steam ahead into retirement.
KiwiRail's oldest diesel shunt rolls into retirement
KiwiRail's oldest diesel shunt is rolling full steam ahead into retirement.
The 85-year-old locomotive known as TR-56 is being replaced by a zero-emission electric shunt.
Our reporter Soumya… Video, Audio
50% off public transport fares not for all commuters
The cost of taking a train, bus or ferry will soon be temporarily halved to help counter the rising cost of living but not all commuters expect to rake in the savings.
Whangārei tries to lure people back to CBD with free parking
Whangārei is on its own mission to bring people back into the CBD - its parking meters are out of action for the next six weeks in a bid to lure people back.
Omicron's keeping people away from… Video, Audio
Streets may be safer as speed cut to 30km/h near schools
Auckland streets may be about to get a bit safer, with plans for lower speed limits on more than 1600 roads across the city.
Nearly a thousand of them are around 82 schools in the city.
It's a move… Video, Audio
Public transport fares to be halved, but some ferries not included
The cost of taking a train, bus or ferry will soon be temporarily halved to help counter the rising cost of living but not all commuters expect to rake in the savings.
Public transport fares across… Audio
Help in a crisis or 'not the best choice': New Zealanders react to fuel tax cuts
Kiwis have mixed views about how the cuts in fuel excise duty and public transport fares will affect them. Audio
