Transport
Let's Get Wellington Moving faces roadblock
Just last week, the Transport Minister was asked to "put a rocket under" parts of the Let's Get Wellington Moving project and get things moving.
But now, the government's appetite to get Wellington… Audio
Hipkins on major transport projects
The Government says it is committed to major transport projects such as Let's Get Wellington Moving, and Auckland Light Rail.
But the Labour Party isn't so sure. Where the Government ends and the… Audio
Labour refuses to commit to major transport projects
Two major transport projects in Auckland and Wellington are facing massive uncertainty, with Labour refusing to say if it's still committed to them.
The National Party plans to scrap Auckland Light… Audio
National: roading big issue for upcoming election
Transport policy was the order of the day for the National Party yesterday - Nathan Rarere asked deputy leader Nicola Willis about their commitments to transport projects around the country if they… Audio
Govt provides $567m more for work on weather-damaged highways
The government will give a further $567 million to Waka Kotahi for work on weather-damaged state highways in the Tai Rāwhiti, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, Coromandel and Northland regions.
Growing number of lithium batteries poses growing fire risk - FENZ
Fire and Emergency says the increasing number of vehicles and devices powered by Lithium Ion batteries poses a growing fire risk. The warning comes after a person suffered critical injuries when an… Audio
'Laughable at best' Transport Minister on National's roading promises
"Breathtakingly misleading" and "laughable at best", that's Transport Minister David Parker's take on the National Party's costing for one of its big election roading promises. The opposition party… Video, Audio
National places emphasis on new roads in transport plan
National has unveiled its plans for New Zealand's transport network, if its elected in October. Its Transport for the Future plan has a big emphasis on roads, but it insists public transport hasn't… Audio
National details $24.8b transport policy
National is promising a suite of new roads and a rapid transit network for Auckland, using a mix of government funding and private equity. But Labour says the costings still come up billions short. Audio
National's proposal to scrap Let's Get Wellington Moving 'dramatic'
But the outcomes might be "clunkier than any of us would have liked", Greater Wellington Regional Council's Daran Ponter says.
National proposes new highways, Labour dubious on cost estimates
National is defending its cost estimates for a proposed four-lane highway from Whangārei to Tauranga. Audio
E-scooter catches fire while charging
Fire and Emergency is issuing renewed warnings about the risks of lithium-ion batteries after an e-scooter caught fire as it was charging in a Wellington apartment.
A person was taken to hospital in… Audio
Two-lane bridge opens over the Clutha River
After decades of waiting, the people of inland Otago finally have a two-lane bridge over the Clutha River at Beaumont.
The $25 million bridge opened to traffic yesterday, but only after about 1500… Audio
Rental company works towards decarbonising fleet
Open borders have helped a car rental company pick up the pace in decarbonising their fleet.
Electric and hybrid vehicles now make up a third of GoRental's fleet as shipping stock to New Zealand has… Audio
Flights cancelled at Auckland Airport due to fog
Domestic flights were cancelled as fog affected Auckland Airport on Monday morning.
National to focus on roading
The National Party says, if elected, it will spend $6 billion linking Whangārei and Tauranga with a four-lane highway. That would include major projects between Whangārei and Port Marsden, from… Audio
Tesla rigged dashboard readouts according to investigation
An EV's range until recharge is a key selling point among manufacturers, and Tesla has traditionally been a standout performer.
But a new Reuters investigation has found that in the past Tesla rigged… Audio
Red-light-running train gets green light to return to Auckland CBD
A passenger train banned from down town Auckland due to safety concerns after it ran two red lights has been given the go-ahead to return to the CBD from 7 August.
Tarras plans: Public meetings over airport stopped as not ‘productive’
Public meetings about the proposed Tarras Airport - where tempers flare and voices rise - have been grounded by the project's backer.
Red light running train given go ahead to return to Auckland CBD
A passenger train banned from downtown Auckland due to safety concerns after it ran two red lights, has been given the go ahead to return to the CBD from August 7th. Waka Kotahi slapped Te Huia, the… Video, Audio
