Transport
Air NZ flight forced to turn back due to damaged windscreen
An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Tokyo has had to turn back mid-flight due to a damaged windscreen.
Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway opens to excited commuters
The new stretch of motorway north of Auckland's CBD opened quietly in the early hours of Monday morning after a seven-year build that cost $880 million.
Feedback sought on Marlborough Sounds road rebuild plans
Almost two years after storms first caused widespread damage to the Marlborough Sounds, the council has released its preferred transport options.
Puhoi to Warkworth motorway opens
Life just got a bit easier for drivers north of Auckland. The $880 million Puhoi to Warkworth motorway opened to traffic this morning. RNZ reporter Rayssa Almeida was in Warkworth. Audio
New highway Ara Tuhono Puhoi to Warkworth opens to public
Life just got a bit easier for some drivers with a NEW highway north of Auckland. At long last, the rubber is hitting the road on the new 18.5 kay section of State highway 1. Prime Minister Chris… Audio
Auckland train network to shut down early tonight
Auckland's train network will close early tonight, due to a KiwiRail signalling incident yesterday.
More than 1400 WoFs revoked after investigation finds 'serious safety concerns'
More than 1400 cars have had their Warrants of Fitness revoked after an investigation into a west Auckland mechanic revealed "serious safety concerns".
PM speaks at opening of $880m Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has officially opened the new motorway heading north from Auckland.
AA running 'nominate a mate' in search for driving instructors
AA's running a "nominate a mate" campaign to help fill a driving instructor shortage. Qualities and qualifications: a responsible and careful driver, passionate about education and road safety, and of… Audio
Auckland mayor says parking fines should be at least $100
It's time to ramp up fines for overstayers in Auckland street parks according to the city's transport agency. Central government sets the fines, but they haven't gone up in close to a quarter of a… Video, Audio
'Holiday highway': Puhoi to Warkworth road opens after delay
The ribbon's finally been cut on a new stretch of motorway north of Auckland, after an 18 month delay. The Puhoi to Warkworth link was dubbed the "holiday highway" when Labour was in opposition, but… Video, Audio
US firms to assist Air New Zealand's bid for locally produced cleaner fuel
Air New Zealand and the government are lifting efforts to prove the feasibility of the local production of sustainable aviation fuel.
Auckland Transport reverses some plans for parking overhaul
The cars in reverse when it comes to Auckland Transport's controversial parking plans. Following public feedback its released the "Room to Move Strategy" which will drive decisions on how parking is… Video, Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
Today writer and playwright, screenwriter, and columnist for The Post Dave Armstrong talks to Jesse about some pressing issues in the capital. Audio
Nelson and Tasman to get major public transport revamp from August
Nelson and Tasman will soon have a new public transport service - with more destinations, more regular buses and lower fares - serviced by a fleet of 17 electric buses.
Fully electric bus service on its way to Nelson and Tasman
In a few months, Nelson and Tasman will have a new bus service - with more destinations, more regular buses and lower fares. The main fleet of seventeen buses will also be fully electric. Some… Audio
The cheapest and most expensive places to fuel up in Auckland
Petrol prices across Auckland are varying drastically, with a 61-cent difference between the cheapest and priciest. Audio
Staggering difference in petrol prices across Auckland
61 cents. That's the staggering difference in the cost of a litre of unleaded 91 petrol across Auckland and the AA says the difference could be up to 65 cents a litre for diesel. Motorists have… Audio
Auckland Transport hopes new bus driver recruits will restore network efficiency
Auckland Transport hopes the recruitment of hundreds of new bus drivers over the next several months will bring the city's bus system back from the brink. Audio
300 new bus drivers aimed at filling Auckland driver shortage
Auckland Transport is getting closer to filling its driver shortage and bringing back cancelled services. AT had to cull about a thousand bus services a day because it didn't have enough drivers to… Video, Audio
