Transport
Damaged highways stopping fresh produce getting to market
Damaged highways are stopping produce getting to market, and forcing at least one freight company to add a surcharge to account for the major detours they have to take. State Highway Two between… Audio
Which NZ city do residents think has the worst traffic problem?
A recent survey comparing Tauranga to seven other cities in Aotearoa revealed 77 percent of residents considered traffic congestion "a big problem", and 97 percent think it is a problem.
Auckland Transport systems ready for public transport discount
Auckland Transport is on track to ensure its systems are ready for half price fares for under 25s from 1 July.
Long detour for truckies after closure of key section of SH2
Truckies headed for Gisborne with essential supplies face a long detour after slips closed State Highway 2 to the north, from Mātāwai to Whatatutu Road at Te Karaka.
The road is expected to remain… Audio
Coromandel road wash out
The effects of the weather were felt beyond Te Tai Rāwhiti this weekend.
In the Coromandel, five people in two cars and a campervan had to spend the night in their vehicles, when they became trapped… Audio
Goodbye to ghost buses - promise from new AT boss
Goodbye to ghost buses, that's the promise from Auckland's newly appointed public transport boss. Up to 1,000 Auckland bus services each week have been cancelled because of a driver shortage. While… Video, Audio
Extra month of cheap fares in capital will allow technology catch-up
The Greater Wellington Regional Council has voted unanimously to extend half-priced fares for everyone until August.
Marlborough sounds residents stress importance of road access
Residents in Marlborough Sounds are making their views clear on the importance of road access, after flooding left them isolated two years ago. Last week, council told the worst affected residents in… Audio
The early arguments for restoring – or not – Marlborough Sounds roads
Marlborough District Council has landed on different "emerging preferred options" for five separate areas of the Sounds following devastating flooding.
Canadian software company makes $150 million offer for ERoad
A nearly $150 million takeover offer has been made for New Zealand transport software firm ERoad.
Puketapu residents divided in the wait for bridge
In the rural Hawkes Bay community of Puketapu, locals say the loss of a bridge ripped away by floodwaters during Cyclone Gabrielle has torn the community apart.
They say it's not only causing… Audio
One person dead after truck hit overbridge on Southern Motorway
A section of Auckland's Southern Motorway will remain closed in both directions overnight following a fatal truck crash.
Part of State Highway 35 closed north of Gisborne due to flooding
State Highway 35 has been closed north of Gisborne between Okitu and Ruatoria following surface flooding and a heavy rain warning is in place.
Waikato locals urged to register Bee Cards ahead of fare change
Waikato residents are being urged to register their public transport cards in order to be eligible for new fare prices from next month.
'Road vac' designed to deal with pesky dust clouds on gravel roads
An engineering graduate has created a new solution to the billows of dust which kick up when you drive down a gravel road. David Pethybridge is developing 'RoadVac'. He speaks to Jesse. Audio
Wellington hits brakes on speed reductions after cost error
The Wellington City Council has been left red-faced after an error was found in the cost-benefit reporting for its speed reduction plan. The proposal had been out for public consultation but it has… Audio
Zero-emission seagliders to add to transport connectivity from
Whangarei looks set to be the first region to benefit from a transformational new mode of travel. Ocean Flyer: It's not quite a boat and it's not quite a plane. Audio
Auckland Transport to introduce contactless payment options
Auckland Transport is joining other major cities by offering contactless payment options on board, buses, trains and ferries. Within the next 12 months all passengers on Auckland public transport will… Video, Audio
North Canterbury reeling after 5 killed in car crashes in 3 days
The North Canterbury community is reeling after five people died in road crashes in just three days.. Two of the accident spots are three minutes drive from each other. On Friday afternoon a school… Audio
Kiwirail to sell freight-only ferry just six months after buying it
The Valentine has provided additional capacity to the Interislander fleet over the past 18 months, but has not been required consistently.
