Transport
Explained: congestion charging - how it would help
Congestion charging, what is it, and how will it work? RNZ Explainer Editor Katie Kenny has the details Audio
Aratere grounding: Interislander hits back at Peters
KiwiRail has hit back at acting PM Winston Peters' claims that it covered up the cause of the grounding of the Aratere ferry.
Peters alleges cover-up over Interislander crash
The cause of the grounding is being probed but the acting PM says "it's clear as daylight something dramatically has gone wrong". Audio
All you need to know about time of use charging
Explainer - The schemes aim to get traffic off roads at peak times while raising money for transport infrastructure. Here's how they could work in Auckland.
Kiwirail responds to Winston Peters ferry grounding claims
The Aratere ferry ran aground last month with 47 people aboard - prompting inquiries from the transport agency, Maritime New Zealand and the Transport Accident Investigation Commission, Bill Hickman… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 11 July 2024
On today's episode, David Tamihere's long-time lawyer says he is disappointed by the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold his murder convictions. Interislander's executive general manager denies… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 July
In the show today, New Zealand first leader and Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters is demanding more answers about the grounding of the Interislander Aratere ferry, Leaked documents about the Cook… Audio
Maritime NZ lifts detention notice on Aratere ferry which grounded last month
The ferry has been in Picton, under the notice, since it ran aground shortly after leaving the port, bound for Wellington on 21 June.
Staff 'inadvertently' changed Aratere course sooner than planned, leaked papers show
The vessel started an "alteration of course" and despite initially regaining control, it was too late for staff to stop it running aground.
Sir Peter Jackson's film studio parking deal: Not fair, local says
A Miramar resident says the Wellington City Council should have consulted with them before leasing car parks to Sir Peter Jackson for $1 a year. Audio
Northport container terminal expansion rejected
Plans for a major container terminal have suffered a blow with independent commissioners turning down an application for a multimillion-dollar port expansion.
'No evidence' to back up NZ First ferry grounding claims - Hipkins
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins says New Zealand First needs to back up serious allegations it made about the Aratere ferry grounding in a tweet. Audio
EV group on government easing fuel efficiency standards
The government has eased fuel efficiency standards for new cars in Aotearoa, saying the current rules are too strict for importers. But Drive Electric says if we are going to join Australia on… Audio
Government relaxes car fuel efficiency standards
The government has relaxed car fuel efficiency standards, saying the current rules are too strict for importers. Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the changes aim to reduce transport emissions… Audio
New Zealand First questions whether negligence caused Aratere grounding
New Zealand First is questioning whether staff negligence caused the grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere.
Smart road user charging system 'fairer' than fuel tax
A public policy think tank says "smart" road user charges could be more fair than motorists paying fuel tax.
Think tank proposes reform on how drivers pay for roads
A New Zealand Initiative report proposes a system where drivers pay rates depending on what vehicle they drive, how far they travel and when. It also proposes adding congestion charging to the mix… Audio
Government eases 'too stringent' Clean Car Standard rules
But a clean car lobby group says weakening standards will only lead to people being locked into higher petrol and diesel bills for decades to come.
KiwiRail to cut health and safety roles - union
A transport union says KiwiRail plans to downsize the team by more than a quarter.
Small signs of progress on EV chargers goal
The Government promised to roll out 10,000 public EV chargers by 2030, but so far it's happening at a fraction of the required rate. However there are signs of progress, as Climate Change… Audio