Transport
Road transport industry says roading investment strategy desperately needed
A national roading strategy is needed address current problems with the poor roading network but also to plan for preventative work, road transport operators say. Audio
Auckland harbour crossing: Multi-billion dollar options
Anyone wanting to have their say on the five proposals for a second Auckland harbour crossing needs to get cracking - the opportunity for "feedback" closes on Monday. It's less than a month since… Audio
Te Huia service extension delayed until 2024
A shortage of train drivers is preventing the expansion of passenger services between Hamilton and Auckland.
The train driver shortage, as well as a holdup obtaining safety compliance, means… Audio
Road transport industry hopes for funding in this year's Budget
Truckies are hoping for a big lift in road funding in this year's Budget.
Roading is likely to be a big ticket item in the Budget, given flood damage costs of up to $14.5billion, half of which will… Audio
SH1 Brynderwyn Hills to re-open to all traffic in both directions on Monday
A hillside has been "reformed" and loose material removed so that the vital link in and out of Northland can be restored, Waka Kotahi says.
Marlborough Sounds transport fixes to cost hundreds of millions - mayor
Nearly 30 options have been identified to improve access across the storm-damaged region.
Wellington a step closer to 30kmh city-wide speed limit
A draft plan looks to turn about 90 percent of Wellington's roads into 30kmh zones by 2029, starting with roads near schools first from as early as next year.
Safety culture lacking aboard vessel where worker was injured - report
The Moana Chief's telescopic ladder slipped off a platform, trapping and seriously injuring a crew member's leg.
Car crashes into West Auckland shop, killing one
The accident happened on Te Atatu Road just before 2pm.
Air NZ hikes full year earnings guidance
The airline says strong demand for travel and falling jet fuel prices have helped lift its forecast earnings.
Driver pins offence on pilot killed in Gold Coast helicopter crash
An Australian woman has admitted trying to pin a driving fine on a pilot killed in a horrific mid-air crash.
Auckland Council airport shares still on chopping block to fill $295m budget hole
Aucklanders want the council to sell at least some of its Auckland Airport shares, new data shows. Audio
Decarbonising freight in NZ is possible - why aren't we doing it?
Analysis - The tools and technologies to decarbonise freight transportation in New Zealand are available now. The problem lies in their integration and the understanding of the trade-offs at stake…
Labour seeks cross-party support for congestion charging scheme
The government wants to get cross-party support for its planned congestion charging scheme before introducing a law to enable it.
More ferry services cancelled, staff illness now the cause
Staff illness has cancelled a number of Interislander ferry sailings until Tuesday afternoon.
NZ military faces increasing costs of NH90 choppers
New Zealand's military is facing higher costs, but has no plans to switch its beleaguered NH90 choppers.
Australia is ditching its 40 machine fleet following a forced landing in shallow waters off… Audio
Roundabout replacement for notorious Waikato intersection gets go-ahead
A replacement for a "dangerous" intersection connecting the Waikato and Tauranga has the tick.
Wellington's Haywards Road to close for work
Widespread delays are expected across the Wellington Region and Coromandel Peninsula as major highway closures begin this week.
The Week in Detail: Cycleways, cancelled ferries, and FIFA
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Taranaki ripe for passenger rail revival - lobby group
Lobby group Save Our Rail says their meetings in the South Island about restoring passenger services shows there is a lot of community demand.
