Transport
Wellington public transport fares hiked by 10%
And free travel for under 13-year-olds and half-price fares for under 25-year-olds will end on 1 May 2024.
Air NZ sorry for charging tourists $13,000 to change flight
The airline admits it erred when it tried to charge two Americans thousands of dollars to change their flights after one of them received a grave medical diagnosis. Audio
Air NZ customer charged $13,500 to change flights
Air NZ should be ashamed of itself for inhumane behaviour and predatory pricing at a time of personal crisis. That was said by an American customer who was charged more than $13,000 to change flights… Audio
Plans for new Central Otago airport on hold
A pause hit plans for a new international airport in Central Otago, partly due to capital constraints.
The Panel with Zoe George and Steve McCabe (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Zoe George and Steve McCabe discuss new research into the intersection between motherhood and leadership, sleeper trains and the weekend in rugby. Audio
Marlborough rates rise 12.65%, consultation coming on Sounds rebuild
Repairs to the Marlborough Sounds roading network are expected to cost ratepayers $106 million.
Cost of Wellington's public transport could increase by 10 percent
Fares increased by six percent across the region last year after no increase in 2022 or 2021.
Auckland transport projects under review amid fuel tax scrapping
A meeting is underway for the board of Auckland Transport to determine which transport projects should be prioritised without funds from the RFT.
KiwiRail schedules 'invasive' track maintenance for low traffic times
Auckland and Wellington regional councils are struggling to afford their share of the work needed on the metropolitan train tracks, according to KiwiRail's briefing to the incoming government.
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The Panel with Stephen Franks and Alison Mau (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Stephen Franks and Alison Mau discuss the closure of the Brynderwyn Hills in Northland, Tim Hazeldine's take on social welfare and the new musical based on… Audio
Boatie who sank Waitere ferry pleads guilty
The historic ferry Waitere sank shortly after the collision with a high-powered sports fishing boat near Russell last April.
Wellington train passengers warned to expect delays to services for next decade
In ongoing infrastructure woes in the capital, train passengers in the Wellington region are being warned to expect disruption to weekend and public holiday services for at least the next decade.
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Police to enforce speed limits at urban schools under new plans
A raft of speed limit changes are on the cards for Marlborough's roading network, including permanent 40kph speeds outside schools.
Car yards accused of cashing in as EV discount ended
People rushed to take advantage during the final days of the policy - and dealers may have found a way to cash in.
Car yards claim a fifth of the final month's EV rebates
Almost a fifth of government subsidies claimed for electric vehicles during the final month of the Clean Car Discount were paid to car yards and not individual buyers.
To claim a subsidy, car dealers… Audio
Community backlash over review slower speed limits
Plans are underway to review the controversial new $700,000 Whangārei Heads slower speed zone amid strong local opposition.
Will Air New Zealand's gamble on higher domestic fares pay off?
Some passengers RNZ spoke to said increasing costs might just price them out of the market.
Auckland Airport fee hikes could ground company, airline says
If Air Chathams can no longer operate, regional areas will lose a service - and the economic benefits that came with it, its chief operations officer says. Audio
Passengers say Air NZ has priced them out the market
Kiwis are digesting the news they'll have to pay even more to take flight around the country. Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran says domestic fares will be increasing to help the airline deal with rising… Audio
Air Chathams says airport fees could ground company
Air Chathams claims "skyrocketing" prices being charged by Aotearoa's largest Airport will dampen demand on regional routes and threaten its viability. Auckland Airport plans to spend up to 8 billion… Video, Audio
