Transport
New Plymouth Mayor on funding for roads
A local government transport leader has given the government a "solid B plus" for its new draft transport plan.
New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom says the plan addresses the poor state of our roading… Audio
Fewer buying electric cars
New figures show fewer people are buying electric vehicles so far this year compared to 2023.
It's no surprise as the Clean Car discount has been scrapped, and from next month owners will also start… Audio
'Black-out' period in Waitematā Harbour for cruise ships extended
Auckland ferry commuters are not convinced an extended stand down period for cruise ships entering the harbour will ease the annual cancellations and delays.
Port of Auckland is extending the evening… Audio
Roads focus of Government's draft transport plan
Roads are the focus of the Government's new draft transport plan, while climate targets have been put on the backburner.
The new plan promises 15 new highways and a new fund to fix potholes, while… Audio
Petrol and car registration to go up to fund new roads
The government is being accused of making the cost of living worse, as it looks to charge motorists more to pay for roading projects.
On Monday it unveiled its $20 billion draft plan for transport… Audio
Ferry commuters have little hope changes will fix delays
Auckland ferry commuters are not convinced that an extended stand-down period for cruise ships entering the harbour will ease the annual bouts of cancellations and delays.
PM's 757 plane grounded due to fault
The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, is flying to Melbourne on a commercial flight Tuesday morning, after the Defence Force identified a "maintenance fault" with their Boeing 757 aircraft.
Luxon is… Audio
'Congestion creating disaster': Greens on government's transport plan proposal
The coalition government is proposing increasing petrol excise tax by 12 cents per litre in 2027 to help pay for new roads.
The Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced a raft of changes to be… Audio
Warning transport fee increases will impact lower-income families
The government's plan to charge motorists more to fund roading projects is being labelled broken promises that will only worsen the cost of living.
The first city in NZ to have a 100% electric bus fleet
The city's streets have become busier, but quieter, as 42 new electric buses roll out on new routes.
Transport Minister proposes fuel tax, car rego increases
Simeon Brown is proposing a fuel tax increase of 12 cents to hit in 2027 - the same amount Labour suggested through gradual increases by mid-2026.
Auckland Airport denies queues are getting worse as former PM hits out
Helen Clark has hit out at the state of Auckland Airport, as passengers say they've had little to no explanation for delays.
Govt announces hike on annual license fees
Motorists should brace for higher costs to fund roads and public transport, as the Government announces a big hike on their annual license fees. The Government has unveiled its 20 billion dollar draft… Audio
Palmerston North bus fleet 100% electric
A nationwide first for Palmerston North, from today, the city's bus fleet is 100% electric. More than 40 new buses have taken to the streets as part of a huge investment in public transport in the… Audio
Auckland Transport adds extra buses to combat March Madness
Measures have also been put in place at key choke points across Auckland to help deal with the congestion that peaks in the city every March, says Auckland Transport. Audio
Complainant alleges more than 200 breaches of Clean Car Discount
Fifty-one car dealers are accused of wrongly advertising electric vehicles for sale after claiming the rebates themselves.
AT identifies busiest bus routes for March Madness
Auckland Transport has identified the busiest routes in the city as March Madness kicks in.
It won't come as a surprise that parts of Tāmaki Drive, Dominion Rd into the city and main roads around… Audio
Closures, delays on major highways planned for next few weeks - NZTA
A suite of roadworks that will disrupt travel on major highways has prompted warnings for motorists to plan ahead.
'All set up ready to go' for construction of Pakuranga flyover
Auckland Transport officials have assured East Aucklanders that progress on the Eastern Busway will bring relief to their traffic frustration. Audio
Eastern Busway progress to bring relief of traffic frustration
Auckland Transport officials are assuring East Aucklanders that progress on the Eastern Busway will bring relief to their traffic frustration. Officials were keen to showcase the project's latest… Audio
