Transport
Wellington taxi company drops card fee but raises prices
A Wellington taxi company says it's dropping its flat card fee - which it has been applying to Eftpos payments in order to comply with Commerce Commission rules.
But other taxi companies are… Audio
Auckland trains 'not reliable': Commuters demand better
Frustrating, unreliable and annoying is how Auckland commuters are describing the city's train services. Audio
Reality for businesses staring down the barrel of lengthy SH1 closure
Northland businesses are facing more than two months of disruption as repair work is carried out on a crucial link damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Surely there's a better way': Auckland's trains halted again
Train services in the city have mostly been restored, after grinding to a halt earlier in the day. Audio
Auckland train commuters respond to delays
It's been another day of disruptions for public transport users in Auckland, with all train lines ground to a halt for a time, because of an infrastructure issue. All trains are now operating on a… Audio
Northland businesses in for disruption as road work begins
Northland businesses are in for more than two months of disruption from Monday as repair work is carried out on a crucial link damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle last year. Everyone Checkpoint spoke… Audio
More than 1300 Auckland train cancellations in the past month
Auckland commuter train services have been derailed again tonight with reduced services across the city. The problem started this morning when all train services came to an abrupt stop at 9:00am. This… Video, Audio
Skodas used by police recalled over fire risk concerns
The Skoda Superb, recently adopted by police, has been hit with a nationwide recall notice over an issue that can lead to heightened fire risk.
Contaminated fuel from BP station leaves drivers fuming
Motorists are complaining about their cars "rattling", breaking down and dropping to low power after filling up.
Devonport residents 'gutted' road upgrade could be axed
Businesses in the Auckland suburb of Devonport say they are gutted long-awaited upgrades to the grid-locked main road are on the chopping block now the regional fuel tax is going.
Lake Road is the… Audio
Auckland Airport chief executive on extra charges for redevelopment
Air New Zealand says Auckland Airport's allegedly "reckless spending" could make flying unaffordable for some passengers.
The airline's boss Greg Foran says airlines haven't been given any… Audio
New charges at Auckland Airport could make flying unaffordable says Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is seeking an urgent inquiry into Auckland Airport's upgrade spending.
It says new charges at the airport could make flying unaffordable for some passengers, expecting to add about… Audio
'Stuck in traffic' - Businesses frustrated road upgrade at risk
Lake Road is the one way into Devonport and planned improvements would have shaved 12 minutes off the commute.
'Congestion charging' suggested to keep Tauranga moving
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The current funding model for transport infrastructure is "not going to cut it" and congestion charges may be needed in Tauranga.
Moment of Calm: Slow Train Coming - and going
This week's sonic Moment of Calm is a slow train passing. Audio
Bridge over troubled fiscal waters
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown remains confident that the town's second bridge won't fall into what could be a $24 billion fiscal hole.
Calls for by law changes for life jacket wearing in Auckland
Water safety advocates are calling for an urgent change to Auckland's Navigational Bylaw. Bronwyn Coers is the Strategy Manager for Wai Ora Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland's Water Safety & Drowning… Audio
Half-price fares for public transport research
A new study into the impact of the post-covid, half price public transport initiative was released this morning. The study's author Dr Angela Curl talks to Mark. Audio
Paying to park at train stations 'the wrong way to go'
Thousands who park at Wellington stations before commuting may soon have to pay for the privilege.
'An absolute joke': The Auckland Sotp sign
A spelling mistake at a bus stop has been driving locals round the bend.