Transport
Driving on dunes
As many people head off to the beaches for summer, a group from a far north hapū are trying to educate those who drive on the beach and in the dunes. Audio
The busiest airport days and tips for flying this summer
Air New Zealand says 2.7 million New Zealanders and international visitors will be flying this summer. Audio
Airports prepare for busiest day of the year
The airports are preparing to welcome travellers from near and far with today set to be Christchurch Airport's busiest day yet. Auckland is also gearing up for a busy day - it expects about 29,000… Audio
Road cone hotline being shut down early
The Government is shutting down its road cone hotline early, saying it's done what it needed to do. Dave Tilton, chief executive of traffic management firm Parallax spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The Panel with Ed Amon and Jo McCarroll, Part 2
In part two, Waikato Regional Council has voted to keep Auckland to Hamilton passenger train, Te Huia, chugging along. Public Transport Users Association coordinator Jon Reeves is over the moon. Audio
Celebrating 75 years of Christchurch International Airport
Today marks an important anniversary in New Zealand's aviation history. 75 years ago today, the ribbon was cut on Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand's first international airport… Audio
It's a convoy: When the Honda City goes off road
Participants in the annual Great Honda City Road Trip take a car that's designed for city driving across rivers and on to shingle roads. Audio
Why Auckland Airport will look a little different this Christmas
The tens of thousands of people expected to pass through Auckland Airport in the next weeks may notice a few changes. Audio
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Richard Pamatatau, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch and Richard Pamatatau. First up, the stories of bravery surrounding the Bondi terror attack are still coming through. One… Audio
Government pulls plug early on road cone hotline
Labour is calling it an 'absurd waste of public money' while the government is claiming victory.
Warning of bus driver shortage if immigration settings not changed
Greater Wellington Regional Council is urging the government to lower its English language requirements for visas.
Warnings of possible bus driver shortage in Wellington
Wellington's regional council is warning another bus driver shortage could be on the way if there's no change to immigration settings. Greater Wellington Regional Council public transport committee… Audio
Wellington trains out of action for at least two weeks over summer
KiwiRail says track maintenance and major upgrades will see buses replace trains across most of the network from 26 December until 12 January.
Transport subsidies for elderly and disabled people reduced
The Total Mobility scheme provides discounted taxis and public transport fares for those with long-term impairments.
Top tips for travelling on the busiest week of the year
2.5 million passengers will travel through Auckland Airport in its busiest five weeks of the year. Travel can be a great joy but also a legal minefield; who covers costs with a cancellation, what if… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December 2025
27 people remain in Sydney hospitals following Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi beach; Consumer NZ says shoppers should now be paying less for card payment surcharges; The government is creating a new… Audio
Asphalt versus Chipseal - What's the difference?
Hundreds of Papamoa residents are fighting back against a council proposal that they help pay for their own road repairs. Seven streets are set for roadworks in January, but because the streets are… Audio
New mega ministry to combine housing, transport and environment
The government is creating a new super-ministry to take on the work of housing, transport, and environment policy. Senior Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
'It's about anywhere anytime': First day of roadside drug testing
The testing got underway in Wellington on Monday, and will be rolled out to the rest of the country next year. Audio
