Transport
Transmission Gully opening date still unknown
An opening date for the long-awaited Transmission Gully is still unknown.
So far, only a quarter of the safety and quality assurance tests required under the contract to build the highway have been… Audio
Principal says Ministry reneged on Queenstown school bus promise
A primary school principal is calling out the Ministry of Education for reneging on a promise to stop children from standing on school buses in the Queenstown Lakes.
Covid-19: Commentator on letting vaccinated Aucklanders holiday
A series of toll booths across Auckland Harbour Bridge - it's a decades-old vision but could something similar be dusted off for a summer city exit?
The Government is considering how to allow… Audio
Wellington's Island Bay cycleway still under contention
Wellington City Council is divided again in trying to solve cycleway issues in Island Bay.
Wellington's Island Bay cycleway still under contention
Wellington City Council is split again as it tries to solve cycleway issues in Island Bay.
The 1.7km cycleway has been riddled with controversary and changing plans since the cycleway was developed… Video, Audio
Traffic expert suggests spot checks for Auckland border travel
Director of the University of Auckland's Centre for Supply Chain Management Tava Olsen told Checkpoint a system for Auckland travellers to cross the border in the summer holidays would be "doable" if… Video, Audio
Forgotten World Highway's future sealed
One of the last stretches of unsealed state highway in the country is now a step closer to being smothered in tarmac.
Auckland Council considering major cuts to car parks
Auckland Transport is suggesting hundreds of car parks in the city should be ripped out in favour of bus lanes and cycle ways.
It says parks could disappear on main arterial routes and in some parts… Audio
'I think it's a terrible idea' - Hundreds of car parks across Auckland could be removed
Auckland Council's planning committee is voting on Auckland Transport's new strategy, which could remove parking spots on main arterial routes and in some parts of the city as a way of curbing diesel…
AK's MOTAT have social distancing plans in place for 100 guests
Auckland's museums could be able to dust off their exhibts and open their doors to the public from next week if the city moves to Alert Level 3 step 2 ... as the government's indicated. Our producer… Audio
Marlborough Sounds residents' road access to be restored soon
Since a major storm hit the region in July, Marlborough Roads Recovery Team have been working to restore road access.
Central Wellington parking levy of up to $2500 per annum considered
A commuter parking levy of up to $2500 per annum is being investigated for Wellington's central city.
Plan to build green hydrogen fuelling stations begins
Hiringa Energy is investing $50 million to build the four stations along key transport routes in the North Island.
Pilots protest medical safety system
Pilots flying into medical trouble are protesting against a safety system they say is broken.
This follows a big win by a Cathay Pacific senior captain who took Civil Aviation to court for grounding… Audio
Pilot wins court case against Civil Aviation Authority
A commercial airline pilot accused of being at risk of killing all his passengers is celebrating his win after a scathing court judgment against the Civil Aviation Authority.
The judge said that the… Audio
Waka Kotahi CEO defends road safety progress
The country's high number of preventable road deaths has led some to blame a lack of progress on the country's "Road to Zero" safety strategy.
It was launched almost two years ago and is meant to… Audio
Longest electric flight over water lands in Wellington
Wellington Airport has welcomed an electrifying new visitor.
An entirely electric two-seat light aircraft, owned and flown by the Christchurch-based ElectricAir, undertook the longest ever pure… Video, Audio
Canines on the Cable Car - how's the trial going?
The Wellington cable car has opened its doors for dogs to take in the view of the capital on a good day.
A month long trial started today to let people bring their canine friends on board - and how… Video, Audio
Let's Get Wellington Moving project offers four options for public transport
Faster commuting in the capital is one step closer with the release of four options for mass rapid transit under the multibillion-dollar Let's Get Wellington Moving project.
Electric plane arrives in Wellington
Low emissions aviation has arrived - in Wellington at least.
The city's airport welcomes its first electric flight this morning.
It's a two-seat light aircraft, owned and flown by the… Audio
