Transport
Illegal high-powered e-scooters left unmonitored by authorities
According to the Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, e-scooters cannot exceed 300 watts - that is less than a lawnmower - to qualify as "low-powered vehicles".
Speedy 100km/h e-scooters can't be used on footpaths or roads
New high-powered electric scooters some of which can go nearly one hundred kilometers an hour are now being sold in New Zealand, but there's a problem. They are too powerful and too fast to be safely… Audio
Costs, rain hit e-bike sales, but riders still love the commute
As the weather warms up and the days get longer, you might have noticed more people getting back on their bikes. A noticable trend during the pandemic was the the influx of electric bikes, or e -… Audio
Hawke's Bay on-demand bus service trial in Hastings swamps council staff
An on-demand bus service trial in Hastings has put a "significant load" on the regional council's call centre, and is double the cost of a regular fixed-route bus.
Waka Kotahi to use its English name first after pressure from government
Waka Kotahi will begin referring to itself using its English name first after pressure from parties in the coalition government.
'This project is about-face' - Councillor says second harbour crossing should prioritise public transport
North Shore ward councillor Chris Darby says busway improvements should be top priority ahead of traffic lanes. Audio
Old trains to be relocated from Taumarunui after deteriorating for years
There are finally plans to move some of the crumbling old Auckland commuter train carriages blighting the main street of Taumarunui. Audio
Plans to move old Taumarunui trains after years sitting deserted
After years of waiting there are finally plans to move some of the crumbling old Auckland commuter trains blighting the main street of central North Island town Taumarunui. The local mayor says once… Video, Audio
'A stupid number' - Auckland Council, Wayne Brown reject plan for harbour tunnel
Auckland Council's Transport and Infrastructure Committee has decided not to support the current $56 billion plan for a secondary harbour crossing.
'It's pretty broken': Fix for Brynderwyns the priority as National charts new path on Northland roading
Coalition negotiations and damage inflicted by extreme weather have forced a change in National's long-standing roading priorities for Northland.
Councillor complains cycle lanes will ruin his sports car
Murray Chong says cycle lane separation barriers would prevent him pulling his low-riding sports car out of the way for emergency services vehicles.
Air NZ purchases first battery powered electric aircraft
The future of flying could be electric. Air New Zealand has purchased its first battery powered electric aircraft to pursue emissions free flying on all small regional flights by 2030. According to… Video, Audio
Air NZ's first battery-powered electric aircraft to be used for cargo
Air New Zealand has purchased its first battery-powered electric aircraft. Video
Local freight industry concerned about the resurgence of global shipping disruptions
The global supply chain is facing new disruptions from drought and war.
Milford Road Alliance's hard work recognised internationally
The team that works on the Milford Road in Fiordland National Park team who keep the traffic flowing and the tourists happy have been recognised internationally for their efforts. Audio
'Significant affordability issues': Red light for Labour's plan for second harbour crossing
The previous government's plan for a second harbour crossing in Auckland does not have the support of the transport agencies tasked with taking on the project.
World-first trial of uncrewed aircraft a success
A world-first trial has just finished near Christchurch, in which an uncrewed aircraft has safely integrated into controlled airspace, flying among other piloted planes.
A series of test flights with… Audio
Budget shortfall threatens Wellington train services
A billion-dollar budget shortfall threatens to significantly disrupt Wellington's train services over the next few years.
A report by the Greater Wellington Regional Council identifies insufficient… Audio
Council signals risk of major cuts to Wellington's passenger rail services
Passenger train services in Wellington could be cut drastically if something is not done about the rail network's chronic underfunding, the regional council says.
Transmission Gully wrongly claiming international accreditation for sustainability - certifier
Waka Kotahi has been making exaggerated claims about how 'green' its highways are. This has come to light amid investigations into Transmission Gully's impacts on fish, streams and Porirua Harbour.
