Transport
Hundreds of pests caught travelling along Transmission Gully
The deaths have sparked concerns the road is becoming a pest highway.
Auckland's western line trains cancelled 'until further notice'
Auckland Transport blamed a "Kiwirail track infrastructure issue" near the CBD's Britomart station.
Taumarunui gets rid of SOME of it's rusting railcars
RNZ Checkpoint's reporter in Palmerston North Jimmy Ellingham has been around the central North Island lately, he joins Nathan Rarere with some big transport stories from the region. Audio
In pictures: Te Ara Tupua pathway taking shape
Work is well underway on the Te Ara Tupua shared pathway which will link up Wellington and Lower Hutt.
14 year old puts case foward to PM to get international flights back to Dunedin
A 14 year old campaigning to get international flights back to Dunedin has today put his case to the country's Prime Minister. Up until the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Virgin Australia flew directly… Audio
Brynderwyns highway closes after temporarily reopening for Easter
The stretch of motorway linking Auckland to Northland has been closed again, officials say.
Teen pushing for return of international flights to Dunedin to meet PM
A 14 year old campaigning to get international flights back to Dunedin has got a meeting with the Prime Minister today.
Roadside drug testing still a priority for government - Simeon Brown
However, the Nelson mayor who has campaigned for it is frustrated at the time it is taking to make it happen. Audio
Roadside drug testing could be in place if govt wanted, Labour says
There are growing calls for random roadside drug testing after seven people were killed in crashes over the Easter weekend. Audio
Calls for random roadside drug testing
There are growing calls for random roadside drug testing after seven people were killed in crashes over the Easter long weekend.
The previous government introduced legislation allowing roadside drug… Audio
Easter weekend toll: 'More frustration, anger' on roads
Seven people died in crashes over the weekend, the highest toll since 2021. Audio
Pukaki crash: Fourth person dies, police appeal for witnesses
A fourth person has died in hospital after a harrowing crash near Lake Pukaki on Saturday, taking the Easter weekend road toll to seven.
New tax hits EV owners
From today electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid owners will have to pay road-user charges, which are already required for diesel cars and heavy vehicles.
Easter traffic: Tractor warning for drivers after three crashes in 12 hours
Be patient when stuck behind tractors, holidaymakers are told, after crashes killed one person and seriously injured three.
Witnesses sought to fatal Rotorua crash
One person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Whakarewarewa, south of Rotorua early Sunday morning.
Pukaki crash: Malaysian authorities involved after two foreign students die
The Malaysian government is assisting the families of the two foreign students killed in the Lake Pukaki crash.
Easter holiday road toll at five after fatal Matamata crash
A motorcyclist has died in hospital after a crash in Richmond Downs.
Court dismisses Air NZ appeal over Covid-19 compensation to crew member
A former Air NZ flight attendant who fell ill with Covid-19 while helping people get home between New Zealand and China during lockdown has achieved a milestone in his fight for compensation.
Easter weekend traffic: Fiery crash leads to long delays on Auckland highway
A witness says she saw a "huge" plume of smoke and "little explosions come off the cars".
'Could not believe how bad that road is' - Fears over major roadway
The condition of a main arterial route out of Bluff has been described as "embarrassing" by a local councillor, who wants action.
