Transport
Brynderwyns reopening: 'It's been a very stressful journey'
"Incredibly relieved" - that's the reaction of a Northland business leader to news that State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills will reopen in just under a week's time.
State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills is set to re-open
State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills is set to re-open on Wednesday. That will end four months of disruptions on Northland's key route, and is being welcomed by the freight industry. James Smith… Audio
'Celebration': News Brynderwyns to reopen welcomed
What was meant to be a gathering Wednesday to support struggling Northland business owners is set to become a celebration instead.
Pedestrian dies at scene of crash on New North Road in Auckland
A pedestrian died at the scene of a crash that closed part of a major Auckland road this afternoon.
SH1, SH2 traffic near Wellington still delayed hours after crash
Waka Kotahi has appealed to motorists to delay journeys because there are still significant delays travelling out of the city.
Tolls the only way to go for second Wellington tunnel, experts say
"That's often the only way to pay for it despite the controversy," one says.
Auckland trains resume after being suspended on all lines
Auckland Transport says train services in the city have now resumed, however, there will be disruptions for the rest of the day.
SH1 at Brynderwyn Hills to reopen in time for Matariki
The reopening of Northland's main connection to the rest of the country will end four months of disruption to motorists.
New Christchurch Airport set to cost in the millions
Over 200,000 more passengers expected at Christchurch Airport next summer as the terminal gets a makeover.
Upgrade of 'intimidating' cycleway faces uncertainty
While current investments into Nelson's cycling infrastructure are welcomed, advocates are disappointed that a popular coastal path is being "neglected".
One dead in rural South Wairarapa crash
A person has died in a single-car crash on the rural Wards Line road.
Auckland Airport opens new 'scenic' inter-terminal walkway
The new route linking the domestic and international terminals has large canvas panels displaying nature walks across Aotearoa.
Boom in bus users in Palmerston North
Palmerston North is seeing a boom in bus users three months after it revamped its network. Horizons chair and Palmerston North-based councillor Rachel Keedwell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Half-baked funding puts rail plans on hold
The drive through one section of Northland is notable for the kilometres of concrete sleepers stacked up by the rail lines, but no work is going on and there are no trains Audio
Roadside drug testing: 'You're going to end up with false positives'
The government's pledge to implement up to 50,000 random roadside drug tests a year could see thousands of innocent drivers ticketed, cannabis advocates say.
The Panel with Nuwanthie Samarakone and Allan Blackman (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nuwanthie Samarakone & Allan Blackman discover what exactly a bird strike is. Bernard Hickey also joins us to discuss Aotearoa, New Zealand's place… Audio
Flames seen coming out of plane leaving Queenstown
The Virgin Australia flight was heading for Melbourne carrying 67 passengers when flames were seen coming from the Boeing 737 and it was diverted to Invercargill, Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 June 2024
On today's episode, a passenger onboard Virgin Australia flight VA148 from Queenstown to Melbourne which was involved in a suspected bird strike describes the ordeal. Nelson's mayor Dr Nick Smith… Audio
'Flames out the back of the engine' - Virgin passenger
Passengers on board a trans-Tasman flight yesterday hit by suspected bird strike have just arrived back in Queenstown by bus from Invercargill. Michael Hayward tells Midday Report's Charlotte Cook… Audio
Truck rolls, delays on SH2 near Wairoa
The accident happened just after 7am Tuesday at Whakaki, leaving logs strewn across the road.