Transport

Fears a lifeline to South Westland communities could be cut off by the Wanganui River have been dismissed by Waka Kotahi.

Unions say drivers fear for their safety after two recent stabbings on Auckland buses.

Jacqui Church says being on wheels will give her the chance to get around and meet more of the locals. Audio

The minister who lost the most in the government's second policy bonfire in just over a month insists it will not harm efforts to lower emissions.

Analysis - To see a significant emissions reduction from the country's vehicles, we must go beyond lowering speeds on small sections of inner-city and rural roads. Motorway speeds should be targeted…

An Auckland bus driver was stabbed in Mount Roskill at the weekend, scraping his lungs. Audio

Residents of the cut-off coastal Auckland community of Karekare will finally have access to the city this week, says the local volunteer fire brigade chief. Audio

A South Canterbury town is continuing to lead the national roll-out of a new public transport model.

Drug drivers have been warned they face a sobering response at checkpoints as tougher transport laws come into force on Saturday.

The government is putting an additional $78 million into public transport in Christchurch, which will boost the number of buses by more than 100 and build more bus lanes and shelters.

A court challenge to force Waka Kotahi to take climate change into account more has failed.

Mana whenua in Tai Rāwhiti have held a blessing ceremony before the construction of a temporary bridge that will reconnect communities cut off since Cyclone Gabrielle.

Twenty-eight communities are still isolated and relying on Defence Force supplies almost a month on from Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio

Coromandel could have its ferry service back if the government loosened immigration rules to allow more skippers and qualified crew into the country, says the CEO of Fullers 360. Audio