Transport
Passengers terrified after LATAM flight loses altitude
Passengers aboard a LATAM flight from Sydney say the scene was terrifying when their plane lost altitude fifty minutes from Auckland on Monday afternoon.
The jolt sent people, not belted-in, flying… Audio
'A bit of a jungle': Concertgoers say public transport could have been better
Auckland Transport is defending how it handled an influx of public transport users at the weekend, but Pink fans say the service was confusing and inefficient.
Pink concert goers waited up to an hour for public transport
Pink great, public transport stink. That is the review of some Auckland concert goers who faced waits of up to an hour for trains and buses, with some people jammed in snaking queues. More than a… Audio
Maximum ship size set for vessels using Tory Channel
Limits have been set for the maximum size of vessels able to use Tory Channel in the Marlborough Sounds - to give operators clarity when investing in new vessels.
Simon Bridges to chair Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
Former National Party leader and transport minister Simon Bridges has been named as the new chairperson of Waka Kotahi.
Anger as climate removed from transport plan
"The 60s have called Simeon Brown and they want their transport plan back," a critic of the government's shake-up says. Audio
Speed bump frustration for Auckland firefighters
The professional firefighters' union says fire vehicles are being damaged and response times are being compromised by speed bumps and other traffic calming measures around Tāmaki Makaurau.
They say… Audio
Private operators to run mobile speed cameras
Private operators instead of police are poised to take over running mobile speed cameras on highways for the first time.
The transport agency says the private company will not be allowed to issue… Audio
Weeks of train woes expected in Auckland as rebuild begins
More disruption is coming for Auckland train commuters, as the next stage of KiwiRail's Western line rebuild gets underway today.
Pink fans faced more transport woes on second night
P!nk concertgoers continued to experience transport problems on Saturday night, but Auckland Transport said it was generally pleased with how bus networks fared on a busy weekend.
More frequent checks for KiwiRail's ageing ferry fleet
Norwegian maritime experts had assessed the ships and recommended more maintenance checks, and longer time in dry docks for serious maintenance work.
Pink concert and Warriors match place 'huge demand' on trains - AT
Some concertgoers complained about being stranded on platforms because there were not enough trains to Britomart.
Air NZ pleads with travellers to follow on carry-on rules
The airline says it is a matter of respecting other passengers. Audio
Auckland Council wants govt to pay for Eastern Busway
Some councillors believe the cost of the project is the government's responsibility.
Warning sounded over lack of EV mechanics - again
As the number of EVs continues to drive up, increasingly owners are struggling to find someone qualified to fix theirs. Audio
Number of electric vehicles increased 166% since 2021
As the number of electric vehicles on New Zealand's roads continues to increase, EV drivers in need of repairs might have a hard time finding a mechanic qualified to fix them. The country now has an… Audio
More toll roads are coming, but at what price?
The government says more toll roads are likely but the three existing ones charge a relatively low fare.
Auckland regional fuel tax scrapped
Legislation to scrap Auckland's regional fuel tax passed under urgency on Wednesday night.
Invercargill council hits speed bump over road safety
A plan to install a raised safety platform at a busy Invercargill intersection has come to a crashing halt following objections from councillors.
KiwiRail investigates installation of overhead lines
KiwiRail is investigating if new overhead lines in Wellington were badly installed and may have been the reason commuter trains ground to a halt for hours in early January.
At the time it said the… Audio