Transport
Seymour's comments on ferry plan 'unhelpful', Peters says
Nicola Willis won't say how much the plan will cost. Winston Peters has been made "Minister for Rail". And Labour says there's still "no more information about what they're actually going to do".
Ferry plan reveal leaves ocean of questions
The coalition has announced its alternative ferry replacement project, but many questions remain around the specific details.
Anger as queues go out the door at Auckland International Airport
Some passengers say they have been waiting since 3am and others face nine-hour delays as a backlog builds.
Travellers left waiting after network outage at Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport says all systems are up and running after a network outage crippled the airport. The airport's chief operations officer Chloe Surridge spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Advocates divided as government unveils Cook Strait ferry plan
Ahead of the announcement, transport advocates are divided over whether rail-enabled ferries are needed. Audio
Mangamuka Gorge rebuild cost balloons to more than $200m
The crucial transport link south of Kaitāia was destroyed by dozens of slips during a storm in August 2022.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 December 2024
On today's episode, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is sceptical any option to replace the inter-island ferries will end up costing less than his government's iRex project, Parliament has rushed through… Audio
Union hopeful new ferries will include rail capability
The Rail and Maritime Transport Union general secretary Todd Valster remains hopeful the government's replacement inter-island ferries will include roll-on roll-off capability. Valster spoke to Corin… Audio
Infrastructure New Zealand CEO on Cook Strait ferries
The government is expected to announce its plan for replacement Cook Strait ferries on Wednesday, after the previous iRex project was ditched because of cost blow outs. Infrastructure New Zealand… Audio
State Highway 2 at Eskdale blocked after serious crash
Police say a person is reported to have critical injuries following a serious crash in Eskdale, Hawke's Bay.
KiwiRail to shut pedestrian access to popular Hutt River bridge
The Ava Rail bridge will be closed for cyclists and walkers from February 24 next year.
Ferry replacement to cost less than Labour's iRex - Christopher Luxon
The announcement is expected on Wednesday. Audio
Govt expected to reveal Cook Strait ferry plan
The government is expected to reveal its new Cook Strait ferry plan this week, after cancelling Labour's mega, rail-enabled one. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Truckies delayed by Ashburton congestion
Mid-Canterbury's Local Democracy reporter Jonathan Leask tells us of Ashburton's traffic congestion problem Audio
Air NZ faces 'terrible' reality of up to three more years of supply issues
The airline won't be fully compensated for the disruption, that's costing $150 million annually, its chief executive says. Audio
High-speed electric hydrofoiling boat to join Auckland's ferry fleet
The electric vessel, which can carry 10 passengers at a time, "opens up an entirely new way of travelling".
Auckland-bound Qatar Airways flight diverted to Maldives
Passengers on the flight from Doha were given mixed messages by airline staff as they tried to explain the situation, a family member says.
Cancellation of notorious Warkworth intersection fix under fire
A Warkworth transport group working to improve an intersection described as the worst in New Zealand says it's "appalled and insulted" by the reasons given for shelving the long-promised upgrade.
Bus lanes to be monitored by cameras on busy Wellington streets
Motorists caught on camera driving for more than 50 metres in a bus lane could be issued with a $150 fine.
'Doesn't seem to be logical': Improving notorious intersection shelved - again
The Hill Street junction is often described as the worst intersection in New Zealand. Audio
