Transport
'Fanaticism' driving district's 30km speed limit
A plan to lower the speed limit in Whakatāne district towns to 30 kilometres per hour has been described as fanatical by Mayor Victor Luca.
Watch: Ōtautahi Christchurch returns to its cycling roots
Frank Film looks at how Christchurch is reclaiming its former title of 'Cyclopolis', the cycling city. Video
Swarbrick writes to Transport Minister over Waiheke ferry fares
'This can has been kicked down the road too many times'. Green MP Chloe Swarbrick represents Auckland Central and wants to know why the government still has not brought the Waiheke ferry service into… Video, Audio
'We need more resilient roads': Mayor's plea as tourism to Waitomo caves picks up
As the attraction recovers from the pandemic, the area is struggling with the impact extreme weather has had on the roads.
Waitomo glow worm caves: Tourist numbers reduced from damaged roads
Tourism to Waitomo's glow-worm caves is quietly picking up but the area is struggling with the impact of extreme weather on the roads.
Before the global pandemic, Waitomo hosted more tourists than… Audio
Congestion charge hits speed bump
The government's plan to introduce a congestion charging scheme has hit a speed bump, with National not too keen on the idea.
The scheme would see commuters pay a fee for driving in heavy-traffic… Audio
'We're so angry' - Fullers' hike in return ticket prices for Waiheke adds to fury
Fullers passengers are now paying up to $59 for a return ticket to Waiheke Island during peak hours after a 19 percent price increase came into effect over the weekend. Audio
Planned congestion charging scheme still not given green light
The government's planned congestion charging scheme has stalled, with the National Party opposed to it and the new transport minister non-committal on next steps.
Fullers raise peak price of Waiheke commute nearly 20 percent
Last week we heard about the price of fuel on Waiheke Island, today its the cost of the commute. Fullers' new price increases came into effect over the weekend, with a 19 percent rise. A return trip… Audio
What it takes to get a road back open
Storms and cyclones have caused major disruptions on state highways across the country this year. What's involved in fixing them up to get them back open? Audio
Hundreds of WOFs revoked: Car repair shop 'misled and inconvenienced' vehicle owners
More than 600 warrants of fitness were revoked by Waka Kotahi in Auckland after an investigation into an auto repair shop.
Auckland faces train delays
Auckland commuters have been facing another morning of train delays and cancellations due to technical issues.
Auckland Transport says an electrical fault forced the cancellation of all Eastern Line… Audio
Cold blast closes state highways
The cold blast over the weekend saw closures and warnings for a lot of our state highways.
To update us with what's happening in the South Island this morning,
Waka Kotahi's Southland Network… Audio
Price hikes and cut costs: What you need to know
Explainer - The cost of living is set to rise for NZers after today, as several tax cuts and subsidies end, but other changes have a more positive impact. RNZ is here with what you need to know.
More video of harbour bridge clip-on lanes swaying emerges
More video has emerged from 2004 of the Auckland Harbour Bridge clip-on lanes swaying as people walk on them. Video
Transport double whammy: fuel and bus prices on the rise
It's about to get more expensive to catch the bus and fill up the car, as the government's petrol tax returns from midnight. Public transport will return to full price for over 25 year olds too. The… Video, Audio
'I'll definitely be doing more walking' - Motorist ahead of fuel tax reinstatement
Commuters are bracing for a hit to the pocket, with fuel tax and full-priced public transport fares set to be reinstated.
Lines form at some petrol stations as subsidy comes to an end
Motorists are taking advantage of the last day of the government's fuel subsidy, with long lines forming at some fuel stations.
The 25 cents a litre discount for petrol will end at midnight, as well… Audio
Last chance to have your say on bilingual road signs today
If you have something to say about bilingual road signs, the final deadline for submissions is 5pm this afternoon.
Waka Kotahi and Te Mātawai have a package of 94 bilingual traffic signs they… Audio
Fuel prices rise around 29 cents tomorrow
Petrol prices will jump up around 29 cents from tomorrow, as cuts on petrol excise duty and road user charges end.
The government's 25 cents per litre discount will be added back on and, when GST is… Audio