Transport
Fewer accidents among benefits of Transmission Gully, transport boss says
More than eight million journeys have been taken on Transmission Gully in the year it has now been open.
Shortage sparks pay hike for bus drivers in Wellington
Wellington's bus drivers will be getting more pay in their pockets following a decision by the regional council.
Simeon Brown tepid on cross-party support for harbour crossing
The government's hoping to get cross party support for a new Auckland harbour crossing, unveiling five options today with an accelerated timeline.
The multi-billion dollar proposals include different… Video, Audio
Wellington bus driver pay boost but will it get more behind wheel?
Wellington's bus drivers will be getting a bit more pay in their pockets following a decision by the regional council this morning.
The big question is whether it'll be enough to fix the driver… Audio
Transport Minister discusses new Auckland harbour crossing
Michael Wood says all options for a new Auckland harbour crossing include safe walking and cycling access and light rail, which will unlock the ability for people make connected journeys around the… Video, Audio
Harbour crossing proposals cop flak
None of the five proposed options would reduce climate pollution or car congestion and would in fact likely make both worse, Greens transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter says. Audio
Watch: New Auckland Harbour crossing - 'This is a city and nation shaping investment'
Michael Wood has unveiled five options for an additional Auckland Harbour crossing for Tāmaki Makaurau, at an event in the city this morning.
Transmission Gully celebrates first birthday
It's been a year since the long-awaited opening of Transmission Gully.
Waka Kotahi says it's seen eight-point-four million journeys.
The 27-kilometre route is about 10 minutes quicker, and coastal… Audio
Auckland expert on second harbour crossing
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is about to make a major announcement on the second Auckland harbour crossing.
The PM is expected to announce the scenarios being considered and the timetable at 9… Audio
Chris Hipkins to make announcement on second harbour crossing
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is poised to announce the speeding up of the construction of a second Auckland harbour crossing.
The PM and Minister and Transport Minister Michael Wood are expected to… Audio
Cook Strait crossings cancelled again due to weather
Cook Strait ferry services have more difficulties on their hands, with swell warnings causing all Interislander sailings to be canned on Wednesday.
On top of that, thousands of passengers planning… Audio
Unless Coromandel roads fixed quickly, residents will leave
To the Coromandel now where Transport Minister Michael Wood will today meet with local leaders to discuss plans for the peninsula's crippled roading network. His visit coincides after the release of a… Audio
LDR Tai Rawhiti: finally good news for Tokomaru Bay
Time to check in with the ace reporters from the Local Democracy Reporting Programme now and today we're in Tai Rawhiti with Matthew Rosenberg. Audio
Timeline to reopen SH1 through Mangamuka Gorge to be revealed this week
Waka Kotahi is revealing 'a timeline to reopening' State Highway One over the Mangamuka Gorge on Friday as the road undergoes a $100 million repair job.
Bluebridge cancels passenger services over large swells in Cook Strait
Bluebridge has joined Interislander in cancelling passenger sailings for today and Thursday due to bad weather.
Napier cordon removal pushed back due to challenges keeping road clear
Napier City Council says a hard cordon around part of Napier won't be lifted today as planned.
Minister pledged change to immigration settings, ferry boss says
The immigration minister is looking to add skippers and deckhands to the list of roles eligible for fast-track visas, the boss of Fullers 360 says. Audio
Students suffering, staff late amid dire Auckland bus shortage
School students have lamented getting detentions because their buses are so late - or do not show up at all.
Residents of East Coast Bays in Auckland say a severe shortage of buses is leaving people… Video, Audio
Tokomaru Bay reconnected to Gisborne with bypass road
The 2.2km route, named Pourau Road, provides a way around State Highway 35's busted Hikuwai No.1 Bridge.
Immigration minister reviewing settings, industry needs to review pay rates Fullers boss says
Mass cancellations of ferries in Auckland prompted the Transport Minister to call a crisis meeting late last week.
And over the weekend crew shortages saw services to Half Moon Bay, Birkenhead… Video, Audio
