Transport
National places emphasis on new roads in transport plan
National has unveiled its plans for New Zealand's transport network, if its elected in October. Its Transport for the Future plan has a big emphasis on roads, but it insists public transport hasn't… Audio
National details $24.8b transport policy
National is promising a suite of new roads and a rapid transit network for Auckland, using a mix of government funding and private equity. But Labour says the costings still come up billions short. Audio
National's proposal to scrap Let's Get Wellington Moving 'dramatic'
But the outcomes might be "clunkier than any of us would have liked", Greater Wellington Regional Council's Daran Ponter says.
National proposes new highways, Labour dubious on cost estimates
National is defending its cost estimates for a proposed four-lane highway from Whangārei to Tauranga. Audio
E-scooter catches fire while charging
Fire and Emergency is issuing renewed warnings about the risks of lithium-ion batteries after an e-scooter caught fire as it was charging in a Wellington apartment.
A person was taken to hospital in… Audio
Two-lane bridge opens over the Clutha River
After decades of waiting, the people of inland Otago finally have a two-lane bridge over the Clutha River at Beaumont.
The $25 million bridge opened to traffic yesterday, but only after about 1500… Audio
Rental company works towards decarbonising fleet
Open borders have helped a car rental company pick up the pace in decarbonising their fleet.
Electric and hybrid vehicles now make up a third of GoRental's fleet as shipping stock to New Zealand has… Audio
Flights cancelled at Auckland Airport due to fog
Domestic flights were cancelled as fog affected Auckland Airport on Monday morning.
National to focus on roading
The National Party says, if elected, it will spend $6 billion linking Whangārei and Tauranga with a four-lane highway. That would include major projects between Whangārei and Port Marsden, from… Audio
Tesla rigged dashboard readouts according to investigation
An EV's range until recharge is a key selling point among manufacturers, and Tesla has traditionally been a standout performer.
But a new Reuters investigation has found that in the past Tesla rigged… Audio
Red-light-running train gets green light to return to Auckland CBD
A passenger train banned from down town Auckland due to safety concerns after it ran two red lights has been given the go-ahead to return to the CBD from 7 August.
Tarras plans: Public meetings over airport stopped as not ‘productive’
Public meetings about the proposed Tarras Airport - where tempers flare and voices rise - have been grounded by the project's backer.
Red light running train given go ahead to return to Auckland CBD
A passenger train banned from downtown Auckland due to safety concerns after it ran two red lights, has been given the go ahead to return to the CBD from August 7th. Waka Kotahi slapped Te Huia, the… Video, Audio
Major upgrade for Capital Connection train service
The unveiling of five newly refurbished carriages at Wellington train station today marked a new beginning for the Capital Connection.
New Capital Connection carriages unveiled in Wellington
Today marked a new beginning for the Capital Connection as five newly refurbished carriages were unveiled at Wellington train station. The train service runs twice day between Palmerston North and… Video, Audio
Auckland sinkhole: Businesses fear repairs will take longer than expected
Businesses near a central Auckland sinkhole fear what the future holds after it was announced repair work on the street could take four months. Diversions and detours are in place for the busy College… Video, Audio
Sinkholes could open up in other areas of Auckland - council
Diversions and detours are expected to be in place for months on a busy central Auckland road as the council deals with a growing sinkhole, and says heavy rains could cause more to open elsewhere. Audio
3.5 metres long and growing, sinkhole closes part of Auckland street
One side of the road has closed because of a big sinkhole in an Auckland city street. The road on College Hill began to cave in yesterday, and has grown today to about three and a half metres long… Video, Audio
Canadian bidder denies it plans to improve on ERoads takeover offer
The potential bidder for transport software company ERoad has quashed speculation it is about to raise its takeover price.
Geotech expert warns of more landslides on motorway
A Northland Geotech expert says there'll be more landslides to fix if a new motorway is pushed further north from Auckland.
The Pūhoi to Warkworth highway opened only a month ago, but cracks have… Audio