Transport
SH1 to Northland may close for months of maintenance, starving region of visitors
State Highway One, the main route in and out of Northland could be completely closed at the Brynderwyns for months for maintenance, starving the region of much needed visitors and income. A group of… Video, Audio
Motorcyclists' close call with logging trucks caught on camera
A logging company is urging motorists to be more patient after two motorbikes nearly collided with one of their trucks.
Car insurance premiums up by as much as 38 percent
Car insurance premiums have sky rocketed - up by as much as 38 percent in two years according to a Consumer NZ survey.
The survey also found that 10 percent of people who don't have coverage, have… Audio
Reopening of State Highway 25A a 'beacon of hope' says Thames-Coromandel mayor
The Thames-Coromandel mayor says the reopening of State Highway 25A before Christmas is a beacon of hope for many local businesses.
The road, a key link to holiday homes in places like Whangamatā and… Audio
Climate activist seeking compensation payout after wrongful arrest
A protester with the Restore Passenger Rail group could get a compensation payout after being arrested for putting up posters.
Coromandel's Christmas present: SH25A open by 20 December
We all know the phrase "underpromise, overdeliver" - well Waka Kotahi has done just that, delivering an early Christmas present for the Coromandel. It's announced state highway 25A will be open by the… Audio
Tauranga businesses upset with carpark closure
Time to catch up with the neighbourhood of Tauranga with local democracy reporter Alisha Evans. And the BoP capital is having it's own carpark controversy. Audio
Coromandel's SH25A to reopen in time for Christmas
The crucial Coromandel link State Highway 25A will reopen on 20 December - three months ahead of schedule. Video, Audio
Timeline: The troubled Cook Strait ferries
Damage to the hulls of two vessels during the past week are the latest in a series of disruptions, delays and cancellations to Cook Strait ferries this year.
Cook Strait ferry has 'dramatic' hole in hull
A large hole has been ripped in the hull of the Cook Strait ferry Kaiarahi - the second ferry to damaged in a week. Audio
New Waiheke Island ferry service launches
A new ferry between Auckland and Waiheke Island has sailed into service. Audio
New Waiheke ferry service launches
A new ferry between Auckland and Waiheke Island sailed into service on Monday.
Up until now Fullers360 has dominated the route, with many residents calling for competition to help bring down prices.
…Interislander ferry has 'dramatic' hole after hitting wharf
An Interislander ferry has been left with a large hole in it after hitting a wharf in Wellington.
It's the second Cook Strait ferry to smash into the wharf and receive a hole in less than a week - it… Audio
Interislander ferry damaged during berthing
One of the Cook Strait ferries, the Interislander's Kaiarahi, above the waterline just behind the bow.
Last week, a hole was ripped in the hull of Bluebridge's Connemara.
Wellington Harbourmaster… Audio
Fullers ferry to keep fares unchanged
Fullers360 will not change prices for now as a new player enters the Waiheke-Auckland city route. Audio
Auckland ferry operator still won't have fares to Waiheke regulated
Auckland ferry operator Fullers360 will still not have its fares regulated on the Waiheke route. Waka Kotahi has been reviewing the exemption granted to Fullers360, which means it operates outside of… Video, Audio
Air NZ flight lands safely in Auckland after fault with hydraulic system
An Air New Zealand flight from Queenstown sparked a callout of emergency services after it experienced a fault with one of its hydraulic systems.
Auckland bus project at risk if regional fuel tax stopped - mayor
Pakuranga residents are hoping Auckland's mayor will not follow through on his threat to scrap the Eastern Busway project if central government gets rid of the regional fuel tax.
Local bridge expert on the marvels of his favourite subject
How much do we know about bridges? Somebody who understands plenty about the topic is Moustafa Al-Ani.
As lead structure advisor at Waka Kotahi and chair of the Auckland Bridge Group, he is well… Audio
Wellington train services being restored after fault
Crowds have cleared at Wellington station though the Kāpiti line was still impacted by a signal failure.