Transport
'Completely unique' soil to blame for big slip on SH1 in Brynderwyn
The area was so super-slippery, it was in a "critical state of stability".
Person goes overboard from ferry in Wellington Harbour
A search is underway for a person who has gone overboard from a ferry in Wellington Harbour. Deputy Harbourmaster Patrick Atwood spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Teen dies in stabbing at bus station, police patrol hubs as violence spikes
A teen has been fatally stabbed at a Dunedin bus hub amid been rising fears about safety at stations.
New police initiative keeps an eye on commuters after attacks
A new police initiative called Operation Haumaru, will bring together police and volunteers from transport and community groups to keep an eye on commuters. Finn Blackwell joined the patrol. Audio
Epuni St in Wellington renamed to Honiana Te Puni St
Epuni Street in Wellington's inner city has been formally renamed to Honiana Te Puni Street correcting a two century old mistake Audio
Explained: what's the deal with e-scooters, speeding rules
What are the rules around e-Scooters? Explainers editor Katie Kenny has the details Audio
Gas leak in central Auckland partially shut Queen Street
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said they were called to reports of the smell of gas at The Strand arcade at 1.49pm.
Privacy breach: 1500 motorists' information illegally accessed
The Transport Agency is investigating a privacy breach involving illegal access of information held on driver licence and motor vehicle registers.
NZTA to axe 24 more jobs in third round of proposed cuts
The proposed further reduction of 24 jobs will affect staff working on road safety campaigns.
Truck, van crash in Waikato
At least one person is injured, and a section on SH26 between Te Aroha and Tirohia is closed.
Te Huia train funding: 'Auckland is being a little bit precious'
Supporters of the Waikato to Auckland train Te Huia say Auckland Council is not doing its part to support the passenger service.
World-first medical drug driving trial set to get underway
With medical cannabis usage in Victoria surging by 700% over the past two years, the global evidence regarding THC's influence on driving remains limited. Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley & Phil O'Reilly (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Kedgley & Phil O'Reilly discuss whether an artists copyright should be considered relationship property, tipping culture, and the Singapore… Audio
Solomon Airlines offering direct flights between NZ and Vanuatu
Solomon Airlines has stepped up to bridge the gap between New Zealand and Vanuatu. Felix Walton reports. Audio
Have you been put off air travel?
Visual journalist Sam Rilestone asked people if the stories of terror from turbulence have put them off air travel. Audio
Singapore Airlines 'very sorry for the traumatic experience'
Singapore Airlines is "very sorry for the traumatic experience" when flight SQ321 hit sudden extreme turbulence at 37,000 feet 10 hours after leaving London Heathrow en route to Singapore. Audio
Solomon Airlines runs flights between New Zealand and Vanuatu
The flights are bridging the gap left by Air Vanuatu.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 May 2024
On today's episode, former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday, an aviation expert… Audio
Plane passengers to experience more intense turbulence: expert
An aviation expert says it's likely flight passengers will continue to experience turbulence with increasing intensity while travelling. Aviation expert Peter Clarke spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Multiple car crash causes commuter chaos on SH1 in Wellington
Commuter chaos has ensued in Wellington after a three-vehicle crash on State Highway 1.
