Transport
Climate change levy a great investment - Goff
Auckland councillors will vote this week on the Mayor's proposed climate change levy for the city. The $1 billion climate change package comes as a report has suggest the Council isn't on track to… Audio
NZ shipping faces uneven playing field in NZ waters -report
New Zealand's shipping sector is an uneven playing field, and some big problems need fixing if resilience and environmental goals are to be met.
Bird strike fears: Dunedin Airport opposes landfill
Extra efforts to stop birds flocking to a proposed landfill near Dunedin Airport may not be enough to allay fears of bird-strike on aircraft, the airport has warned.
Record new vehicle sales for November, with ute and SUV demand strong
New vehicle sales set a new record for the month of November, following strong demand for utes and sports utility vehicles (SUVs).
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Martin Bosley (part 2)
Panellists Jo McCarroll and Martin Bosley on the future of the backpacker industry, changes to freedom camping rules, who owns a recipe, and where to get the best mince pies and custard squares. Audio
NZ Bus testing markets for potential buyers
Transport company NZ Bus is on the sales block, according to overseas media reports.
Christchurch bus services to be reduced due to driver shortage
MetroBus announced one of their operators does not have enough staff to continue operating the weekday timetable.
Motueka's first set of traffic lights ready to go
Motueka moves to a new traffic light system today - no, not THAT one, but the old -fashioned version with traffic and pedestrian signals.
The new system, a first for the South Island town, is part of… Audio
The Panel with Emily Loughnan and Louis Houlbrooke (part 1)
Panellists Emily Loughnan and Louis Houlbrooke discuss Chris Luxon and public transport. Audio
“More than just a car brand” – listen to this love letter to the Holden
For AUT radio Student Cam Vercoe the Holden is not just a vehicle. It's a symbol of what car culture means. Audio
Harsher fines, restrictions possible for freedom campers
Harsher fines and more restrictions could be on the cards for freedom campers, as the government tries to flush out the bad behaving ones.
The Tourism Minister announced a crackdown on some campers… Audio
Hundreds of unvaccinated young learner drivers barred from practical test
Learner drivers looking to lose the L plates won't be able to sit practical tests unless they're fully vaccinated.
VTNZ's line has drawn the ire of the Driving Change Network. It says hundreds of… Audio
Free public transport could be life-changing for many, say campaigners
Alan Shaker believes if public transport was made free for tertiary students along with all community service card holders and those under 25, it would "level the playing field" for those in South…
Vaccination or test proof to be required on Interislander ferries
Interislander passengers will need to show proof of double-vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test before being able to board ferries this summer.
Slip south of Gisborne destroys wāhi tapu and hopes of railway's reinstatement
A huge slip along the mothballed rail line between Gisborne and Wairoa has destroyed sacred Māori whenua and dashed hopes of the railway being reinstated.
Highway south of Blenheim to close for five nights
State Highway 1 south of Blenheim will close for five nights to allow for work to repair the road surface in the Weld Pass.
Wellington: Plan to develop council land near public transport
The regional council says it has significant land holdings around stations which could be used for housing, retail and public services.
Ferry repairs force changes to thousands of summer bookings
Sailing times for up to 10,000 summer holiday travellers are being changed because of Cook Strait ferry cancellations.
Small airline helping far-flung Marlborough residents get home
A small flight operator is winging its way to help Marlborough Sounds' residents still restricted by damaged roads.
Isolated communities were cut off in July's storm.
Now the local council is… Audio
Concerns raised about KiwiRail's planned 177ha Palmerston North yard expansion
KiwiRail has outgrown its decades-old rail yard in Palmerston North and plans to transform 177 hectares of land to the north of the city into a 24-7 operation designed to accommodate trains up to 1.5…
