Transport
Climate change may scrap some transport routes
The Transport Minister Michael Wood admits some transport routes may need to be abandoned as a result of climate change, and the more extreme weather it will bring.
Last week, RNZ revealed Waka… Audio
Rangitikei District narrowly escapes state of emergency
It's been a wet and wild weekend for the Central North Island as heavy rain led to burst river banks and evacuations around the region.
Slips and flooding closed sections of State Highways 3 and 4… Audio
Snow buses? More like no buses
A Queenstown ski field won't send buses into town for part of the day due to the risk of traffic gridlock.
Petition against new Taranaki bypass held up by court action
Parliament has put on hold its consideration of a petition seeking to halt construction of Taranaki's Mt Messenger bypass.
Students to keep pushing for free fares, with Budget excluding over-25s
Tertiary students' associations are welcoming cheaper public transport for young people, but say there remains more to be done.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by a vehicle on Auckland Southern Motorway
A fatal crash closed northbound lanes on the Southern Motorway at Ōtara for several hours early this morning.
A 150-metre stretch of road has netted $2.5m in fines
So far Auckland Transport has earned $720,000 from drivers who have ignored signs to drive on a short bit of road.
KiwiRail to base train control operations at regional hub in Upper Hutt
KiwiRail is moving its national train control operations centre at Wellington Railway Station to Upper Hutt.
'Pawsome' - Auckland Transport to let big dogs ride the bus
Auckland Transport's going to the dogs, literally. From next week big dogs will be allowed on buses in the city. Terms and conditions apply.
It follows what AT's described as the "p-awesome" success… Video, Audio
Budget 2023: Michael Wood details discounted public transport
Councils are getting $140m of incentives to bolster public transport services. It's part of the budget package that will see under 13s ride for free; with under 25s getting half price fares.
The… Video, Audio
Large dogs set to join smaller counterparts on Auckland buses
Big dogs will be allowed on buses from Monday in an eight-week trial by Auckland Transport.
Did the Budget do enough for climate and science? Here's what the sectors say
Prominent environmental groups are less than impressed with the budget investments in climate, but an expert says the government has taken a multifaceted approach.
Inadequate safety gear contributed to injuries in hot air balloon crashes, reports find
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released its findings into two hot air balloon crash landings where people were injured - one near Methven in 2022 and one near Arrowtown in 2021.
Children seriously injured in horror Melbourne school bus crash
Children have suffered "traumatic" injuries, needing amputations, after a harrowing school bus crash in Melbourne. Nine children were rushed to hospital, with many needing emergency surgery, after the… Audio
Transport strategy needs urgent climate change focus - Greens
A major report on Waka Kotahi has found the transport agency hasn't been factoring in climate change and resilience in many of its roading projects. The report - commissioned by Waka Kotahi - found… Audio
Transport climate resilence funding a 'primary focus' - Brown
The National Party says climate change and reslience needs to become a primary focus when funding decisions are made in the transport sector. Waka Kotahi's National Resilience Programme Business Case… Audio
Weaknesses in Waka Kotahi's crisis response strategies exposed
Until recently Waka Kotahi was not factoring climate change and the need for resilience into many of its transport projects.
Hostel fire scene - roads open
We go now to Leonard Powell who's outside the Lodge that used to be home to around 100 people. Audio
Hopes new intersection will minimise risk for Ōhakea Defence Force staff
Work is starting on a new intersection to a growing New Zealand Defence Force site along a traffic pinch point in the lower North Island.
Work begins on new intersection to NZDF site at Ōhakea
Work is starting on a new intersection to a Defence Force site along a traffic pinch point in the lower North Island.
A roundabout will be built at the entrance to the Ōhakea Air Force base so the… Audio
