Transport
NZ's rise in air travel 'incompatible' with Paris Agreement
New Zealanders are some of the worst emitters in the world when it comes to aviation and none of the current efforts to fix that will be good enough, scientists say. Audio
Mainfreight says supply constraints should ease with plenty of capacity now
There is reportedly plenty of capacity available to get goods moving again, despite some industries reporting ongoing supply constraints.
Urgent action needed for NZ aviation to meet Paris Agreement
A new report warns urgent action is needed in New Zealand's aviation industry to meet the requirements of the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Aotearoa ranks sixth in the world for it's per-capita… Audio
Freight company shows strong results, though trade drops more recently
Global transport company Mainfreight has delivered a strong full year result, though its second half fell short of its expectations as international freight congestion eased.
Queenstown Airport unveils new future plans
Big changes are afoot at Queenstown Airport as it plans for more technology, more bicycles, and a 33 percent increase in the number of passengers over the next decade. But the airport is assuring… Audio
Adelaide Road to fully reopen on Thursday after Loafers Lodge fire
Adelaide Road in the Wellington suburb of Newtown is set to reopen in both directions on Thursday for the first time since the devastating fire at Loafers Lodge just over a week ago.
More tourists, same number of flights - Queenstown Airport unveils new future plans
The airport has released its draft master plan for public consultation, hoping for a better reaction than its last one got. Video
MV Shiling highlights lack of ocean-capable tug in Cook Strait
The stricken cargo ship MV Shiling has returned to Wellington Harbour almost two weeks after it set sail for Singapore.
Stricken cargo ship MV Shiling returns to Wellington Harbour
The stricken cargo ship MV Shiling has returned to Wellington harbour, almost two weeks after it set sail for Singapore for urgent repair work. The ship was forced to make a mayday call when it lost… Video, Audio
Protective screens trialed for bus drivers in Auckland
A trial of protective perspex screens around drivers is underway with a survey of more than 200 seeing largely positive feedback so far. But the Minister for Auckland and Transport Michael Wood says… Video, Audio
CRL completion due November 2025, but when will it actually open?
It could be another three years before trains are rolling through Auckland's City Rail Link.
The construction's expected to finish by November 2025, but will then have to undergo major testing before… Video, Audio
Safety moves, pay rises will help boost bus services by year's end - Transport Minister
Safety improvements and better pay are among major incentives for easing a shortage of bus drivers.
The Pre-Panel with Steve McCabe and Julia Hartley-Moore
Wallace and panellists Steve McCabe and Julia Hartley-Moore discuss a Northland highway so riddled with potholes it deployed a woman's airbags. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on their mind… Audio
Sea retrieval highlights fragile Cook Strait emergency response
The saga of the beleaguered MV Shiling cargo ship which will be towed into Wellington Harbour this morning after losing power at sea nearly two weeks ago has highlighted the "fragile" emergency… Audio
Grieving mother shares heartfelt advice
Morgan Tosh died when a car, he was a passenger in, spun out of control and smashed into a power pole in Auckland's Green Bay in December 2018. He was just15 years old. Five years on graffiti has… Audio
Feedback sought on Marlborough Sounds road network, marine access
Marlborough's Mayor says the Sounds needs a road network that can cope with the damaging impacts of climate change, sea level rise and earthquakes well into the future.
Expert feature: Trains
Graeme Carter, President of the Railways and Locomotive Society of New Zealand and owner of G T Carter Transport Books Whanganui is our expert this week. Audio
Tarras airport plan: Proposed runway site to be revealed soon
Few details about Christchurch International Airport's plans to build an airport in Central Otago have been made public since they were first revealed in July 2020.
'Real possibility' some roads will be abandoned - Transport Minister
Michael Wood admits some roads may need to be abandoned as a result of climate change, and the extreme weather it will bring.
Central Otago international airport details to come soon
The backers of a proposed international airport in Central Otago say key details of the plan will be made public very soon.
Critics of the Tarras project say there hasn't been enough information so… Audio
