Transport
Bypass opponents claim it will cost $500k in free pies for workers
Opponents of the Mt Messenger bypass project in Taranaki have a new beef with Waka Kotahi - the cost of 'Pieday Friday' although the agency is disputing the cost.
Pieday Friday lastest beef with Mt Messenger bypass project
Opponents of the Mt Messenger bypass project in Taranaki have a new beef with Waka Kotahi - the cost of "Pieday Friday".
They say the staff event - also known as "Whānau Friday" - could cost up to… Audio
Call for Auckland Transport to address road congestion around busy Newmarket's Westfield mall
Carpark chaos at an Auckland mall over the weekend has prompted concerns about whether the city's roads can handle the holiday demand. Audio
Businesses reliant on Cathedral Cove may miss out on usual summer trade, despite SH25A re-opening
The Coromandel's getting an early Christmas, with State Highway 25A opening three months ahead of schedule. But holding back their cheers are some in Cathedral Cove, who will miss out on the usual… Video, Audio
Traffic chaos: Commuters queue for 3.5 hrs at Auckland mall
Traffic chaos at one of Auckland's most popular malls has raised concerns about what the christmas rush could bring across the city. It was gridlock trying to leave the carpark at the Westfield… Video, Audio
The Panel with James Elliot and Georgie Stylianou (Part 1)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panelists James Elliot and Georgie Stylianou debate the seemingly endless coalition talks, Auckland's congestion problem, and whether they're likely to hug, kiss or fist… Audio
The Pre-Panel with James Elliot and Georgie Stylianou
Wallace and panellists James and Georgie discuss the dangers posed to road workers by speeding vehicles throwing up rocks and stones. Plus, they tell us what's been on their mind this week. Audio
Expert Feature: Bike repairs
Our expert guest today is all about about bicycle maintenance, and how to keep your two-wheeler road worthy throughout the year. Josca Craig-Smith from Josca Bicycle Repairs in Mt Albert talks to… Audio
US contractor late on $475m NZ transport project
A US contractor has signalled it is running behind time on its half-billion-dollar New Zealand transport project.
US contractor late on half a billion dollar NZ transport project
A US contractor has signalled it is running behind time on its half-a-billion-dollar New Zealand transport project.
Cubic Transportation Systems has suffered recent setbacks, losing out on huge… Audio
Cracking gridlock with congestion charges
If congestion charges work to break up gridlock, why don't we have them in place by now? Audio
Cracking gridlock with congestion charges
If congestion charges work to break up gridlock, why don't we have them in place by now?
AudioFog causes travel disruption at Wellington Airport
Wellington Airport is advising customers to check directly with their airlines for updates as low fog cancels 35 flights coming in and out of the capital.
Takanini mulls level crossings removal options
A community bisected by one of Auckland's busiest railway lines is set to see several intersections closed for significant periods, after the city rail link opens. Audio
Takanini community mulls level crossings removal options
A community bisected by one of Auckland's busiest railway lines is set to see several intersections closed for significant periods, after the city rail link opens.
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New gambling machines to be banned in Porirua
Porirua councillors have voted to ban new gaming machines and venues in an effort to reduce the city's disproportionate spend on gambling.
There are 156 pokie machines across 10 venues in Porirua… Audio
Auckland Council votes to start work on congestion charge
Auckland Council and Auckland Transport will now start work implementing congestion charges on some of the city's busiest roads.
Auckland's Transport and Infrastructure Committee voted 18 to two in… Audio
Worst year in more than 20 - Coromandel business owner
The worst year for business in over 20 years, that's how one business owner describes the last ten months living without the Coromandel Peninsula's vital link, State highway 25A. The route between… Video, Audio
Congestion charges coming to Auckland in the next two years
Auckland Council's Transport and Infrastructure Committee has voted 18 to two in favour of setting up a team to oversee the implementation of the 'time of use' charges.
Cheaper flights: Influx of new airlines bringing benefits for travellers
House of Travel says cheaper flights are on the horizon, particularly to North America because of strong competition in the sector. Audio
