Transport
Kiwirail - bad weather behind Akl rush hour train line failure
Kiwirail says recent bad weather is behind the overhead train line problem which caused widespread disruption this morning.
Almost all Auckland morning peak train services were cancelled today due to… Audio
'Wellington commuter nightmare' - Climate protesters strike again
Restore Passenger Rail protesters are disrupting morning traffic once again.
TAIC findings just released into ferry near grounding
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission's final preliminary report shows that KiwiRail failed to follow manufacturers advice about a critical joint in its cooling system on the interislander… Audio
Tens of thousands of train passengers disrupted in Auckland
A fault with KiwiRail's overhead power lines has caused commuter chaos across Auckland this morning, with train services cancelled across the city. The fault at Grafton resulted in power being… Audio
Commuters feeling "thrown off" by Auckland train disruption
Cancellations on the Auckland train network caused commuter chaos on Friday morning. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to our reporter Finn Blackwell who was at Grafton Station. Audio
Answers needed on Auckland rail cancellations - National
First it was Wellington and now its Auckland... Train commuter chaos in both cities, all in the one week. National's transport spokesperson Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Overhead powerline causes Auckland train chaos
Cancellations on the Auckland train network has caused commuter chaos on Friday morning. All Southern and Eastern line services have been cancelled between Otahuhu and Britomart. All western and… Audio
Commuter chaos as Auckland trains cancelled
There are big commuter problems in Auckland with trains across the network cancelled. All Southern and Eastern line services have been cancelled between Otahuhu and Britomart. All western and Onehunga… Audio
Civil Defence on standby in Far North as heavy rain continues
We go to Northland now, where yesterday saw steady, heavy rain in the region, bringing down small slips and closing roads. An orange rain warning remains in place with heavy rain through till late… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 5 May 2023
NZ-UK free trade deal "gold standard", says govt; Commuter chaos as Auckland trains cancelled; Waitiri has "no moral authority" to stay in her seat - National; Excess Aussie bank profits cost every… Audio
Coastal shipping route between Napier and Gisborne 'a success'
The Rangitata has made 13 trips between the two North Island cities in its first month of operation, transporting vital supplies after road closures caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
The Panel with Zoe George and Stephen Franks (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Zoe George and Stephen Franks discuss the King gifting the PM sausage rolls and the wider issues at Kiwirail. Plus, they speak to the councillor… Audio
An 'own goal': KiwiRail bosses contrite at select committee hearing
KiwiRail admits it had opportunities to avoid the chaos with trains in Wellington this week but missed them.
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
Today Dave Armstrong talks about the problems which need solving in Wellington including the trains, sporting fees at council facilities and house prices. Audio
Airlines seek answers over third batch of bad fuel
Air New Zealand wants oil companies to explain why bad batches of jet fuel keep being delivered. Audio
Airlines seek action over third batch of bad fuel
A bad batch of jet fuel in Wellington means planes flying in and out of the airport are limited to 80 percent of what they usually use. The Board of Airline Representatives says airlines were advised… Audio
Wellington commuter trains return to normal service timetables
KiwiRail has lifted speed restrictions on Wellington's train lines, allowing commuter service timetables to return to normal.
The Panel with Conor English and Verity Johnson (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Conor English and Verity Johnson speak to those working to make contactless charging of EVs a reality. Plus, they speak to Greenpeace who is accusing… Audio
Roads still top election concern - survey
Coming into the election, the state of roads is still the number one transport concern, according to an Automobile Association survey. Spokesperson Dylan Thomsen says more than 80 percent of its… Audio
EV rebate changes tipped to hike price of new entry-level vehicles
An importer is predicting that some new cars could jump from $20,000 to $35,000 in the next three years as subsidies on some hybrid vehicles and most small petrol cars are removed. Audio