Transport
Restore Passenger Rail protest closes highway
There are lane closures in place on State Highway 1 southbound in Wellington near Bolton Street due to a Restore Passenger Rail protest.
Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Councillor questions Te Huia targeting over red light breaches
It's been revealed that Waka Kotahi knew of eight passenger trains running red lights last year, but only Te Huia was sanctioned In July Waka Kotahi said the particular circumstances of Te Huia's… Audio
Te Huia the only train service sanctioned over running red lights
Almost 30 other trains - including eight passenger services - also broke the rules recently, but were not blocked from running services.
Controversial proposed Tarras Airport preferred runway alignment revealed
Almost four million passengers could be flying in and out of the proposed airport - which has raised concerns about overtourism, environmental impacts and the climate crisis - by 2050.
Kaitāia Airport saved from closure after iwi negotiates to buy land
The deal reached earlier this month would give "absolute certainty" the airport could keep operating for at least the next 35 years, Ngāi Takoto leader Rangitane Marsden says.
Four killed and six others injured in weekend crashes
A teen killed in a Christchurch crash has been named, and emergency services have been responding to crashes in Ohakune, Abel Tasman National Park and Lake Ohia in Northland.
Jetstar apologises for cancelling Auckland to Wellington flight after delays
The flight from Auckland to Wellington was delayed for two hours before it was cancelled late last night.
Long Read: The new Golden Age of rail
By Theo Macdonald: Long-distance rail travel is in for a revival in New Zealand — eventually. And you don’t have to be a nostalgia buff, trainspotter or climate-action protester to see why. Audio
'A bitter pill' for commuters as council agrees to 18-month closure of train line
The Melling train line will close from the middle of next year so infrastructure for the $700 million RiverLink scheme can be built.
City Rail Link review finds lack of skilled workers for large-scale projects
The Auckland project has exposed New Zealand's lack of expertise in delivering large scale, complex infrastructure projects and the risks which arise from that, a review has found. Audio
'Get on a bike, see how fun it is' - hole in the wall bicycle mechanic on his riding passion
Winter is almost over, and you may have noticed people braving the conditions and getting around by bike.
Over recent years, imports of electric and standard bikes have shot up, and that's meant more… Audio
Will international visitors be banned from driving Milford Sound road?
A proposal to restrict international drivers from a popular tourism highway in the South Island has been causing a bit of a stir. The Milford Opportunities project and the The Department of… Audio
Waka Kotahi assesses putting up speed limits on expressways north of Wellington
Speed limits on expressways north of Wellington could be set to increase, but Transmission Gully will have to wait a bit longer.
AirNZ profits sky high, but warning uncertain economic environment
Air New Zealand profits are sky high: $585 million to be exact. The national carrier reported its full year profit today with revenue up nine percent on pre-covid levels. Things are so good the… Video, Audio
Dargaville residents hit out at council's $8 million transport connectivity moves
An $8m plan to improve transport and connections through Dargaville has been met with criticism by some who say the money should be spent improving current risk areas.
Urgent road repairs needed in Marlborough Sounds ahead of longer term plan
Urgent road repairs are needed in the Marlborough Sounds to ensure safety, while the council waits for a study to determine the future of the region's damaged road network.
Auckland Transport gets moving on low emission ferry programme
Auckland Transport hopes its new electric fleet will bring a sea change for ferry commuters.
Sneak peek at progress on Auckland's electric ferry fleet
Auckland Transport has opened the shed for a look at the electric ferries it's having built. Just last week AT announced the end of several inner city routes, because operator Fullers360 says it… Video, Audio
The bike train: an effort to educate drivers around school cyclist safety
We speak to a parent who started a school bike train in his local Pt Chev community, and became so invested, he's now a project lead for an advocacy group for kids cycling safety. Matt Fordham from… Audio
Large wave damages Interislander Kaitaki door, trips cancelled
Interislander says it has cancelled Kaitaki sailings up until Wednesday afternoon as a safety precaution after the starboard bow door was impacted by a large wave while crossing from Picton to…
