Transport
South Auckland train station ready for City Rail Link
A South Auckland train station, that had pedestrian level crossings removed to improve safety, is now ready for more frequent train services when the City Rail Link opens.
Six road deaths in Wellington region in 2024, lowest number in 34 years
Wellingtonians have had their lowest number of deaths on the roads across the region in the last 34 years.
Cyclist saved after 'tack tosser' punctures tyre
Wellington City Council is encouraging the public to report any tacks they come across on the city's cycleways.
New Zealand's only flights to Norfolk Island to end
Air Chathams will withdraw flights between Auckland and the Australian territory from April.
Tacks on Wellington cycleways probed
Wellington City Council is encouraging the public to report any tacks they come across on the city's cycleways.
Museum stop: Bill Richardson's Transport World
One of the world's largest private automotive museum began life as a truck display but has expanded to include 300 vintage vehicles. Audio
Caravan park prompts new SH1 turning lane
The site has been the scene of three known crashes within a five-year period, including one involving a vehicle towing a caravan.
Mayor removes abandoned trailer himself since council hadn't
Christchurch's mayor has taken it upon himself to shift an abandoned double trailer unit following months of inaction.
Hanging from cliffs to keep highways open
When Wayo Carson was a boy, he loved throwing rocks. That thrill has never left.
Christchurch cyclist numbers hit all-time high
A record-breaking 4.08 million trips were logged in 2024 across 31 locations.
Bendy bus to be tested on Wellington's most popular route
Buses on the number 2 route will get longer instead of higher, as the Karori and Seatoun tunnels cannot accommodate double-deckers.
How does Customs stop drugs at the border? An inside look
Since 2020, Customs has seized more than 5167kg worth of cocaine and 6241kg of methamphetamine at our borders.
Trains on Tape: New Zealand Rail Scene Turns 30
Creator of the New Zealand Rail Scene Lindsay Benbrook joins Corey Fuimaono to discuss how the Rail Scene was founded, and how it's still in action 30 years later. Audio
Auckland bus, ferry, train fares set to rise for many - but there are some winners
Auckland Transport is increasing fares for some and scrapping its 10 percent discount for off-peak travel.
Museum stop: New Zealand Maritime Museum
Current and upcoming exhibits include Antarctica as seen through the eyes of a group of young artists or perhaps you'd like to see it for yourself through the magic of virtual reality. And for those… Audio
No trains but Sail GP, Luke Combs fans urged to take public transport
Auckland's rail network is shut for a month and some ferry services canned, but people can still "travel smoothly", Auckland Transport says.
Prisoners on planes: Thousands of inmates flown commercially and privately
A passenger was shocked and left feeling a tad nervous after boarding a commercial flight to find a woman seated nearby who was handcuffed and flanked by uniformed guards.
NZ's last manual rail lever pulled for final time
The lever has been pulled for the final time on New Zealand's last railway signal box.
$1.3m spent on ‘business saver’ travel subsidy since July 2021 storm
More than $1 million has been spent on a "lifesaver" travel subsidy for businesses in the Marlborough Sounds, who are now having to adapt to operating without it.
Museum stop: Wellington Tramway Museum
The capital was once a city of trams until the closure of the last tram route in the mid-1960s. But many have been preserved and restored to working order at the Wellington Tramway Museum. Audio