Transport
Coast councils spent $500k on speed limit changes
The West Coast regional transport committee has been forced to withdraw its draft regional speed management plan, after Transport Minister Simeon Brown signed a new rule that overrides it.
Staff trained on autopilot override process now - KiwiRail boss
A single command sent the ship on a course the crew didn't know how to stop. Audio
Kiwi Rail speaks on TAIC Aratere report findings
It was a wrong turn that sent an interisland ferry epically off course. A new accident investigation report shows that no-one on the bridge of the Aratere knew how to over ride its auto pilot system… Audio
Higher traffic fines still stuck in the slow lane
Higher traffic fines are still being considered by the government, three years after work began on raising the penalties.
Delays on some Auckland train services due to youths on overhead power lines
Auckland Transport says it is working to restore power to some areas of its network, after an earlier outage caused by trespassers.
Four Wairarapa rail crossings to close and 26 to receive upgrades.
KiwiRail says the changes are part of a safety programme and a plan to prepare the line for faster and more frequent services.
Changing speed limits back may cost $25m in Auckland alone
The government's order to move speed limits back up comes with a hefty bill, Auckland Transport says.
Rakiura/Stewart Island to crack down on inconsiderate parking
A Rakiura/Stewart Island Ward councillor is relieved the Southland District Council is attempting to crack-down on anti-social parking.
Parking woes on Stewart Island
Plans are afoot to crackdown on motorists' anti-social parking on Rakiura - Stewart Island. Audio
No deaths on the roads over long weekend
No one has died on the roads this holiday weekend. Director of the National Road Policing Centre Superintendent Steve Greally spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Warnings govt undermining two housing developments in Wellington
There are warnings the government is undermining two big housing developments it wants to fast-track by refusing to contribute to local public transport improvements. Kate Green has the story. Audio
Parking crackdown incoming for Masterton
Masterton's council is considering "alternative approaches" to addressing the problem of businesses using public car parks for vehicle storage.
Labour Weekend road toll still at zero as holiday winds down
The lowest Labour Weekend road toll was recorded back in 2013, where only one person died and 109 were injured.
Colonial controversy around bike lanes: Aotearoa’s bicycle pioneers
Anyone who thinks controversy around cycle lanes is anything new, should pick up a copy of Michael Toohey’s just published account of the bicycle’s beginnings in Aotearoa New Zealand, The Cycling… Audio
More police on Auckland public transport after fatal stabbing
It follows the fatal stabbing of Bernice Maychurch on an Onehunga bus earlier this week.
No trains in Wellington, Auckland over long weekend
Auckland Transport and Metlink are replacing all trains with buses until Tuesday for maintenance and upgrades.
Flights delayed as people head away for long weekend
Holiday traffic is causing congestion in the main centres as people head away for the long Labour weekend.
MBIE stands by quality of Connemara ferry fuel
The maritime watchdog says fuel supplied to a Bluebridge ferry that lost power met all regulatory standards despite the company's claims it was contaminated.
Former Wgtn mayor in court over $40 parking ticket
Dame Kerry Prendergast has appeared in the Wellington District Court to challenge a ticket issued for parking on a footpath.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 25th October
On today's episode, the ambulance workers union is warning someone could be killed if stab proof vests aren't made more widely available to all staff, Labour's Maori Development spokesperson Willie… Audio
