Transport
Reopening of SH1 over Brynderwyn Hills delayed
An active slip has pushed back the reopening by a number of weeks. Video
Auckland's raised crossings ditched for new approach after criticism
Auckland pedestrians will get flashing ground lights, traffic islands and other road safety measures to replace the heavily criticised raised pedestrian crossings on roads.
The Panel with Allan Blackman and Nalini Baruch (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Allan Blackman and Nalini Baruch discuss the end of the Government's public transport subsidies and what the latest poll results could mean for our… Audio
Cognitive tests to assess driver impairment called into question
Grey Power is calling for a change to elderly driver assessments. Audio
'Worse than Covid': Busy street reopens after months
For the first time this year, a busy road linking the Auckland suburbs of Westmere and Point Chevalier has partially reopened. Audio
Public transport discounts to end
A bus ride or train trip is about to get a lot more expensive for many commuters as government discounts are scrapped from Wednesday. Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Thomas Nash spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Public transport subsidies are ending. Here's how much fares will rise
In some places, young people will be paying up to $8 more for a trip, but in others, fares aren't rising at all. Here's the breakdown.
New app for drivers to pay warrant, rego
The new app will pave the way for digital drivers licences, says Digitising Government Minister Judith Collins.
Te Huia supporters concerned funding for service will not continue
Advocacy groups say the train service is "developing well", but the transport minister says it's one of NZ's most heavily subsidised public transport services.
Public transport subsidies to end
Tuesday marks the last day of public transport subsidies but campaigners for free public transport are not giving up the fight. Wellington student and spokesperson for the group Free Fares Mike Hervel… Audio
Three seriously hurt in crash at Hastings roundabout
The road was blocked and motorists advised to take an alternate route.
Community reels after two children killed in driveway deaths
An Auckland councillor says a community has been unnerved by the driveway deaths of two children. Franklin Ward councillor Andy Baker spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Petrol prices creep up around the country
As cost pressures on households remain high, petrol prices are also creeping back up across the motu, above $3 a litre in some places. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Musk in China to discuss full self driving Teslas
Elon Musk wants to enable Full Self Driving on Tesla's cars in China and transfer the data collected by those vehicles offshore to train its algorithms. Wedbush Securities Analyst Dan Ives spoke to… Audio
The suburb with Wellington's worst bus service
"Proportionally, we were one of the most cancelled and suspended suburbs in the entire city last year."
US motorist caught using mannequin to drive in carpool lane
Police pulling over a driver noticed something strange about their passenger: "The goatee was sharp ... just a little too sharp."
Government urged to hit the gas on revamp of road user charges
Infrastructure New Zealand is pushing for new road user charges to be brought in quicker to help relieve pressure on strained transport funding.
Wellington bus drivers' union meeting to disrupt services
Wellington commuters should plan ahead as a disruption to services is expected next week.
Rail bridge reopened after floods left it sagging
A flood damaged rail bridge has been reopened after a support was swept away in high water, leaving the 610m-long structure sagging, but a mayor says more work is needed on crucial infrastructure.
US targets airlines' 'junk fees' in new aviation rules
The new rules require airlines to disclose extra service fees alongside the full fare and offer cash refunds for cancelled flights - not vouchers or credit.
