Transport
The Auckland light rail saga continues
At last a concrete plan for light rail in Auckland - but at an eye watering cost. What are the chances of this really happening? And is it the right option? Audio
Hawkes Bay leaders vote against 80km speed limit
The Hawkes Bay Regional Transport Committee this evening voted against dropping the speed limit from 100km/h to 80km/h that Waka Kotahi are bringing into force on February 18th. Audio
Hawke's Bay leaders meet over controversial highway speed
The speed limit on a notorious stretch of road is being hotly debated in Napier tonight. Local mayors, councillors and other leaders have been meeting Waka Kotahi, over the decision to lower the speed… Video, Audio
Roadworks cause concern for locals after crashes in Franklin
A series of road diversions due to roadworks on State Highway 22 are dangerous and leading to an increase in serious car crashes, residents say.
Solving the World's Problems with Simon Wilson
Senior New Zealand Herald writer, Simon Wilson talks to Jesse about road safety. He believes there are some simple fixes to reduce crashes and the road toll. Audio
Mainfreight NZ mandates Covid-19 vaccine for staff
Mainfreight has mandated its New Zealand staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
Waka Kotahi warns weather will affect road conditions
Transport agency Waka Kotahi says heavy rain forecast for the West Coast is expected to make roads dangerous and some could become impassible due to slips and flooding. It's warning motorists not to… Audio
Road speed advocate looking at new options to sway Waka Kotahi
Residents and leaders in Hawke's Bay are making last-ditch attempts to stop lower speed limits on the highway between Napier and Taupō.
Hawke's Bay locals' last-ditch attempt to keep Napier-Taupō road at 100km/h
Locals and leaders in Hawke's Bay are making last-ditch attempts to try and stop lower speed limits on the highway between Napier and Taupō.
The speed limit on most of the road is set to change from… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Raf Manji (part 2)
Panellists Heather Roy and Raf Manji discuss the limitations of the MIQ system, alarming data on gun ownership in NZ, and a call for school speed limits to be reduced. Audio
Urban issues - light rail for the city of sails
Auckland Light Rail from the City Centre to the the airport has been announced, Bill examines the route and whether it is a good option or not. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of… Audio
Consistent lower speed limit needed outside all schools - lobby group
A safe speed group is pushing for speeds around schools to be capped at 30km/h. Audio
Group pushing for lower speeds outside schools for 2022
As the wheels get turning on the 2022 school year, a group is pushing for the Government to bring in a law that would see speeds capped at 30km/h outside every school in the country.
It's a speed… Audio
Auckland light rail project 'extremely expensive', won't deliver - lobby group
A transport advocacy group says the new partially-tunnelled light rail project in Auckland is a waste of money and will not serve the intended purpose.
Government's Auckland rail plan 'wasted spending' and a 'dream' - National
National infrastructure spokesperson Simon Bridges says the project is wasted spending while transport spokesperson Simeon Brown says Aucklanders have given up believing it will happen.
SH1 reopens south of Foxton after crash
Police say State Highway 1 has reopened south of Foxton following a crash on the Manawatū River bridge.
Auckland light rail plan revealed - how will it be funded?
The government has announced plans for light rail in Auckland, which looks to be New Zealand's most expensive public transport project so far.
It will link up with the City Rail Link in the CBD, head… Video, Audio
Auckland light rail 'worst of both worlds' say transport gurus
The government is touting its partly tunneled light rail project as a gamechanger for the city.
The trains would run every five minutes from Wynyard Quarter all the way to the airport.
The editor of… Audio
Crew worried JetStar is not enforcing Covid policies
JetStar cabin crew members are concerned the company's not checking people's vaccine passes or evidence of negative tests.
At the beginning of the week, the airline introduced a new policy requiring… Audio
Auckland light rail route announced
An extended underground light rail route will be built in Auckland.
The Government has announced the supercity's light rail project will run under the city from Wynyard Quarter to Mt Roskill, before… Audio
