Transport
Covid-19: Traffic trickles through Auckland borders
Auckland borders are finally open for the first time since August. And people have been trickling out of Tamaki Makaurau since midnight.
Travellers must be fully vaccinated or need to have tested… Audio
Māngere sends strong message on light rail: 'This is for us'
The government will be announcing the route and preferred mode for its long-promised Auckland light rail plans in the next two weeks. But will the affected South Auckland communities be along for the…
Expect Auckland roads to be very busy tomorrow - NZTA
Waka Kotahi is warning motorists they can expect roads out of the Auckland to be very busy tomorrow.
The Auckland borders come down at 11.59 pm with Transport Agency staff helping police to dismantle… Audio
Midday News for 14 December 2021
Maori make up about half of all delta community cases, and NZTA expects thousands of motorists will head out of Auckland tomorrow when the border opens. Audio
Auckland's border reopening: 7500 people booked to fly out of city tomorrow
Air New Zealand has 7500 passengers flying out of Auckland tomorrow when the city's border opens and there are almost 4500 people from around the country flying into the city. Audio
Waikato bus drivers to get $1000 Christmas bonus
Waikato Regional Council has allocated an extra $200,000 to drivers as the region, like others, struggles to get enough of them for its services.
Transmission Gully will not open by Christmas
Transmission Gully will not be open before Christmas, despite the Transport Agency Waka Kotahi putting the pressure on its contractor to meet the target.
Airport proposal divides small town
A proposal to build an international airport in the small Central Otago settlement of Tarras has reopened a divide in the town.
Almost a decade ago, a proposal for an irrigation scheme split the… Audio
Wellington's electric ferry to lead the charge
The first electric ferry in the Southern Hemisphere will soon be switched on and leading the charge across the Wellington harbour. Audio
First electric ferry in Southern Hemisphere afloat in Wellington
The first electric ferry in the Southern Hemisphere will soon be switched on and leading the charge across the Wellington harbour.
The ferry will be launched next week, but the Prime Minister got her… Video, Audio
Freight movements data further sign economic activity is on the move
Freight movements continue to rebound as coronavirus restrictions are eased across the country.
Transport Agency's highways plan to hike-up emissions - lobby group
A transport lobby group says the National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) will see carbon emissions climb even higher and wants it scrapped and redone.
Transport group wants land transport plan redone
A transport lobby group wants the country's $24 billion land transport plan scrapped and redone.
The Transport Agency, Waka Kotahi, in August released its three-year plan for highways and other land… Audio
Reviving the blue highway of coastal shipping
Global shipping restraints are putting New Zealand importers and exporters at risk. There's a solution, but it's not cheap, and it won't come as quickly as it's needed. Audio
Hayden Paddon working on world's first electric rally car
The popularity of electric vehicles continues to rise and the automotive industry is steering into the trend.
So is New Zealand's most successful rally car driver, Hayden Paddon.
He's been working… Audio
Invercargill street upgrade on hold after chemicals found
An Invercargill city centre street upgrade is facing further delays after low levels of cyanide and a mix of heavy metals were discovered during earthworks.
Roger Gray appointed new Ports of Auckland head
Lyttelton Port Company boss Roger Gray is set to be Ports of Auckland's new chief executive.
Have Aucklanders forgotten road rules since lockdown?
During 107 days of Covid lockdown Aucklanders lives were dominated by rules: stay home, mask up, keep your distance.
So it may come as no surprise that now the traffic light system has the city… Video, Audio
Auckland Transport seeks $50m in funding support from council
Auckland Transport has been hit hard by the latest Covid-19 lockdown, with a projected shortfall in public transport revenue of about $64 million for this financial year.
Air NZ outlines path to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Sustainable aviation fuel is expected to play a big role in Air New Zealand's decarbonisation plans, as it targets net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
