Transport
'A bitter pill' for commuters as council agrees to 18-month closure of train line
The Melling train line will close from the middle of next year so infrastructure for the $700 million RiverLink scheme can be built.
City Rail Link review finds lack of skilled workers for large-scale projects
The Auckland project has exposed New Zealand's lack of expertise in delivering large scale, complex infrastructure projects and the risks which arise from that, a review has found. Audio
'Get on a bike, see how fun it is' - hole in the wall bicycle mechanic on his riding passion
Winter is almost over, and you may have noticed people braving the conditions and getting around by bike.
Over recent years, imports of electric and standard bikes have shot up, and that's meant more… Audio
Will international visitors be banned from driving Milford Sound road?
A proposal to restrict international drivers from a popular tourism highway in the South Island has been causing a bit of a stir. The Milford Opportunities project and the The Department of… Audio
Waka Kotahi assesses putting up speed limits on expressways north of Wellington
Speed limits on expressways north of Wellington could be set to increase, but Transmission Gully will have to wait a bit longer.
AirNZ profits sky high, but warning uncertain economic environment
Air New Zealand profits are sky high: $585 million to be exact. The national carrier reported its full year profit today with revenue up nine percent on pre-covid levels. Things are so good the… Video, Audio
Dargaville residents hit out at council's $8 million transport connectivity moves
An $8m plan to improve transport and connections through Dargaville has been met with criticism by some who say the money should be spent improving current risk areas.
Urgent road repairs needed in Marlborough Sounds ahead of longer term plan
Urgent road repairs are needed in the Marlborough Sounds to ensure safety, while the council waits for a study to determine the future of the region's damaged road network.
Auckland Transport gets moving on low emission ferry programme
Auckland Transport hopes its new electric fleet will bring a sea change for ferry commuters.
Sneak peek at progress on Auckland's electric ferry fleet
Auckland Transport has opened the shed for a look at the electric ferries it's having built. Just last week AT announced the end of several inner city routes, because operator Fullers360 says it… Video, Audio
The bike train: an effort to educate drivers around school cyclist safety
We speak to a parent who started a school bike train in his local Pt Chev community, and became so invested, he's now a project lead for an advocacy group for kids cycling safety. Matt Fordham from… Audio
Large wave damages Interislander Kaitaki door, trips cancelled
Interislander says it has cancelled Kaitaki sailings up until Wednesday afternoon as a safety precaution after the starboard bow door was impacted by a large wave while crossing from Picton to…
Indonesia plans to provide power to parts of PNG
Indonesia plans to provide power to parts of PNG. Audio
Ferry cancellations and staff shortages a long-term issue, boss says
Fullers ferries are working on hiring skilled staff, upping uncompetitive pay rates and battling immigration hurdles, the company's boss says, after some Auckland services were cut due to staff… Audio
Mayor's directive becomes a reality with Auckland parking costs set to rise
Drivers will be paying more for on-street parking from next week, as Auckland Transport announces its revised charges.
Ferry cancellations and staff shortages a long-simmering issue, Fullers boss says
The relationship between Auckland Transport and the ferry operator Fullers has hit very choppy waters over the cancellation of multiple Auckland commuter services. From October Fullers 360 will not… Audio
'I could lose my leg': Man slips on common yellow footpath dots; AT admits hazard
A father of three fears he will lose a leg after a horrific injury caused by a slip on yellow tactile dots on the footpath of an Auckland train station.
Fullers cans Coromandel ferry, citing weather & staffing issues
Another day and another ferry service sunk. Fuller360 has revealed it will not be reinstating its Coromandel ferry service this summer. That's hot on the heels of the operator announcing it will no… Video, Audio
Progress being made on SH25A slip, despite budget increase
Progress is being made on a fix for the road between Kopu and Hikuai in the Coromandel. By March, it's hoped a steel bridge will span the 110-metre wide slip on State Highway 25A. For some on the… Video, Audio
Week in Politics: NZ First gains traction while GST-free produce fails to hit the sweet spot
Analysis: Labour will have to do much more than offer families a $5 saving to get back in the race while NZ First's support continues to creep up and the media starts looking at where it's coming…
