Transport
Why city centres are going car-free
Auckland, Dunedin, and now Wellington – does pedestrianisation solve problems, or create them? Audio
Passenger rail inquiry advises govt to investigate four new services
The Transport and Infrastructure Committee has recommended the government launch scoping studies for four rail services throughout the North Island.
Wharf project for Stewart Island now uncertain
Plans to replace an ageing wharf on Stewart Island have stalled due to uncertainty over the Department of Conservation's position, Southland District Council says.
Production of sustainable aviation fuel moves to next step
The possible production of sustainable aviation fuel has taken a step forward with further work on the feasibility of such a project.
Waka Kotahi revokes close to 700 warrants
Close to 700 vehicles in Auckland could be on the road illegally after an investigation found that a repair shop has been issuing warrants of fitness not done by a certified inspector.
Waka Kotahi… Audio
How is the Warkworth Highway faring?
It's been two and a half weeks since the Ara Tuhono Puhoi to Warkworth motorway opened to drivers. The project cost nearly a billion dollars, and extends Auckland's Northern Motorway from Johnstones… Audio
Green MP demands answers from government about Waiheke Island ferry fares
It is time "to get on with it" and bring the Waiheke ferry service under the public transport model to make it more affordable for commuters, the Green Party's Chlöe Swarbrick says. Audio
'Fanaticism' driving district's 30km speed limit
A plan to lower the speed limit in Whakatāne district towns to 30 kilometres per hour has been described as fanatical by Mayor Victor Luca.
Watch: Ōtautahi Christchurch returns to its cycling roots
Frank Film looks at how Christchurch is reclaiming its former title of 'Cyclopolis', the cycling city. Video
Swarbrick writes to Transport Minister over Waiheke ferry fares
'This can has been kicked down the road too many times'. Green MP Chloe Swarbrick represents Auckland Central and wants to know why the government still has not brought the Waiheke ferry service into… Video, Audio
'We need more resilient roads': Mayor's plea as tourism to Waitomo caves picks up
As the attraction recovers from the pandemic, the area is struggling with the impact extreme weather has had on the roads.
Waitomo glow worm caves: Tourist numbers reduced from damaged roads
Tourism to Waitomo's glow-worm caves is quietly picking up but the area is struggling with the impact of extreme weather on the roads.
Before the global pandemic, Waitomo hosted more tourists than… Audio
Congestion charge hits speed bump
The government's plan to introduce a congestion charging scheme has hit a speed bump, with National not too keen on the idea.
The scheme would see commuters pay a fee for driving in heavy-traffic… Audio
'We're so angry' - Fullers' hike in return ticket prices for Waiheke adds to fury
Fullers passengers are now paying up to $59 for a return ticket to Waiheke Island during peak hours after a 19 percent price increase came into effect over the weekend. Audio
Planned congestion charging scheme still not given green light
The government's planned congestion charging scheme has stalled, with the National Party opposed to it and the new transport minister non-committal on next steps.
Fullers raise peak price of Waiheke commute nearly 20 percent
Last week we heard about the price of fuel on Waiheke Island, today its the cost of the commute. Fullers' new price increases came into effect over the weekend, with a 19 percent rise. A return trip… Audio
What it takes to get a road back open
Storms and cyclones have caused major disruptions on state highways across the country this year. What's involved in fixing them up to get them back open? Audio
Hundreds of WOFs revoked: Car repair shop 'misled and inconvenienced' vehicle owners
More than 600 warrants of fitness were revoked by Waka Kotahi in Auckland after an investigation into an auto repair shop.
Auckland faces train delays
Auckland commuters have been facing another morning of train delays and cancellations due to technical issues.
Auckland Transport says an electrical fault forced the cancellation of all Eastern Line… Audio
Cold blast closes state highways
The cold blast over the weekend saw closures and warnings for a lot of our state highways.
To update us with what's happening in the South Island this morning,
Waka Kotahi's Southland Network… Audio
