Transport
Part of State Highway 35 closed north of Gisborne due to flooding
State Highway 35 has been closed north of Gisborne between Okitu and Ruatoria following surface flooding and a heavy rain warning is in place.
Waikato locals urged to register Bee Cards ahead of fare change
Waikato residents are being urged to register their public transport cards in order to be eligible for new fare prices from next month.
'Road vac' designed to deal with pesky dust clouds on gravel roads
An engineering graduate has created a new solution to the billows of dust which kick up when you drive down a gravel road. David Pethybridge is developing 'RoadVac'. He speaks to Jesse. Audio
Wellington hits brakes on speed reductions after cost error
The Wellington City Council has been left red-faced after an error was found in the cost-benefit reporting for its speed reduction plan. The proposal had been out for public consultation but it has… Audio
Zero-emission seagliders to add to transport connectivity from
Whangarei looks set to be the first region to benefit from a transformational new mode of travel. Ocean Flyer: It's not quite a boat and it's not quite a plane. Audio
Auckland Transport to introduce contactless payment options
Auckland Transport is joining other major cities by offering contactless payment options on board, buses, trains and ferries. Within the next 12 months all passengers on Auckland public transport will… Video, Audio
North Canterbury reeling after 5 killed in car crashes in 3 days
The North Canterbury community is reeling after five people died in road crashes in just three days.. Two of the accident spots are three minutes drive from each other. On Friday afternoon a school… Audio
Kiwirail to sell freight-only ferry just six months after buying it
The Valentine has provided additional capacity to the Interislander fleet over the past 18 months, but has not been required consistently.
Air NZ flight forced to turn back due to damaged windscreen
An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Tokyo has had to turn back mid-flight due to a damaged windscreen.
Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway opens to excited commuters
The new stretch of motorway north of Auckland's CBD opened quietly in the early hours of Monday morning after a seven-year build that cost $880 million.
Feedback sought on Marlborough Sounds road rebuild plans
Almost two years after storms first caused widespread damage to the Marlborough Sounds, the council has released its preferred transport options.
Puhoi to Warkworth motorway opens
Life just got a bit easier for drivers north of Auckland. The $880 million Puhoi to Warkworth motorway opened to traffic this morning. RNZ reporter Rayssa Almeida was in Warkworth. Audio
New highway Ara Tuhono Puhoi to Warkworth opens to public
Life just got a bit easier for some drivers with a NEW highway north of Auckland. At long last, the rubber is hitting the road on the new 18.5 kay section of State highway 1. Prime Minister Chris… Audio
Auckland train network to shut down early tonight
Auckland's train network will close early tonight, due to a KiwiRail signalling incident yesterday.
More than 1400 WoFs revoked after investigation finds 'serious safety concerns'
More than 1400 cars have had their Warrants of Fitness revoked after an investigation into a west Auckland mechanic revealed "serious safety concerns".
PM speaks at opening of $880m Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has officially opened the new motorway heading north from Auckland.
AA running 'nominate a mate' in search for driving instructors
AA's running a "nominate a mate" campaign to help fill a driving instructor shortage. Qualities and qualifications: a responsible and careful driver, passionate about education and road safety, and of… Audio
Auckland mayor says parking fines should be at least $100
It's time to ramp up fines for overstayers in Auckland street parks according to the city's transport agency. Central government sets the fines, but they haven't gone up in close to a quarter of a… Video, Audio
'Holiday highway': Puhoi to Warkworth road opens after delay
The ribbon's finally been cut on a new stretch of motorway north of Auckland, after an 18 month delay. The Puhoi to Warkworth link was dubbed the "holiday highway" when Labour was in opposition, but… Video, Audio
US firms to assist Air New Zealand's bid for locally produced cleaner fuel
Air New Zealand and the government are lifting efforts to prove the feasibility of the local production of sustainable aviation fuel.
