Transport
Air New Zealand's prices are costing Kiwis more than just coin
Air New Zealand's chief financial officer Richard Thomson says costs of inflation has caused a rise in the airlines' airfares. Audio
Air New Zealand on cost of air fares
Checkpoint has been inundated with messages from people affected by the cost of Air New Zealand's domestic flights. That includes a Rotorua man, who instead of flying direct to Christchurch for work… Audio
End of the road for Auckland's one cent bus fare
Passengers have two more days to tag on for the cost-efficient service. Audio
People living outside of cities complain of Air NZ fare prices
A man who leaves home at 1:30 in the morning to drive to Auckland Airport to save hundreds on air fares. An 18-year-old who can't come home for his first university holidays because of the cost of… Audio
Auckland's route 64 bus no longer to have 1 cent fare
For the last five years the route 64 bus fare has been virtually free at just one cent to tag on, but come Sunday a full fare will apply. The bus service was originally established to accomodate for… Audio
Tolling an option for Mill Road project - Bishop
The Transport Minister is welcoming NZTA's approval of the investment case, saying the new road would improve safety and cut congestion.
Three-vehicle crash blocks main highway around Coromandel Peninsula
The incident was the latest in a series around the upper North Island on Thursday.
Speed rise proposal dropped for Rotorua highway after community push
Successful reversals to 100kph include the journey to Whakatāne.
Consumer NZ calls for inquiry into cost of regional flights
Consumer New Zealand wants an inquiry into expensive domestic airfares. Consumer Chief Executive Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
MP on route for Northern Expressway
A new multi-billion-dollar road to replace State Highway 1 over Northland's the slip-prone Brynderwyns will be built just east of the current route, not well to the west as originally planned. MP for… Audio
NZ Airports Association on Air NZ regional air fare prices
Why does it cost so much to travel to New Zealand's smaller regions? Palmerston North flying one-way to Dunedin this Saturday costs $650. To fly to Brisbane, it is actually a tad more expensive to fly… Audio
Six roads to retain lower speeds, 16 more set for further consultation
Six sections of state highway will not have their earlier higher speed limits reinstated due to public opposition, the Transport Agency says.
Auckland's Northwest Busway plan a step closer
The plans include a busway that can move up to 9000 people an hour either way, and the project could be submitted for Fast-Track approval
Northland Expressway preferred routes: New road over Brynderwyn Hills
A replacement for State Highway 1 over Northland's Brynderwyn Hills will be built just to the east of the current road - a major change from the original plan.
Tauranga councillor on price of air fares from city
A Tauranga councillor says lack of airline competition in the region has been an issue for years and domestic prices are a big concern for residents. Papamoa Ward Councillor Steve Morris spoke to… Audio
Interislander ferry sailings cancelled after electrical fault
Affected passengers are being moved to the next sailings.
'It's cheaper to go to the States than Wellington'
A man says it's "tone deaf" for Air New Zealand to be showing off its new uniforms at a time of high airfares. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22 April 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister joins us from London to talk about Pope Francis death and the PM's meeting with King Charles, mourners are gathered at St. Peters Square in Rome and Catholic… Audio
'Think about whether you need to be on the road' - Police on Easter road toll
New Zealanders are good at adjusting their driving to severe weather but could think about whether they need to make the journey at all, police say
Tauranga father frustrated over flight prices
One Tauranga father has told RNZ about the trouble he is having getting his daughter back to university in Wellington. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
