Transport
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
Crash blocks Auckland's Northwestern Motorway, disrupting traffic
Police said a vehicle towing a trailer was involved in a crash at the city end of the motorway.
The Panel with Victoria MacLennan and Alan McElroy (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Victoria MacLennan and Alan McElroy discuss the calls for an inquiry into Auckland's rail network and the first year with a temperature rise of less than… Audio
Advocates calling for govt inquiry into Auckland rail network
Public transport advocates are calling for an urgent government inquiry into Auckland's rail network after yet another failure on Thursday.
An infrastructure issue brought train services to a halt… Audio
Consumer NZ calls for fair pricing on domestic travel
Consumer NZ is calling for fair pricing for domestic air travel. On Thursday, Air New Zealand Chief Executive Greg Foran told Checkpoint the airline has begun to raise domestic fares in response to… Audio
Auckland Transport records highest passenger numbers since 2019
Auckland Transport recorded 1.9 million boardings on trains, busses, and ferries last week, the highest since peak patronage in 2019.
Taking the long way to Northland with SH1 closure
Transport and tourism operators are bracing themselves for the imminent closure for repairs of State Highway One through the Brynderwyn Hills. Audio
Wellington taxi company drops card fee but raises prices
A Wellington taxi company says it's dropping its flat card fee - which it has been applying to Eftpos payments in order to comply with Commerce Commission rules.
But other taxi companies are… Audio
Auckland trains 'not reliable': Commuters demand better
Frustrating, unreliable and annoying is how Auckland commuters are describing the city's train services. Audio
Reality for businesses staring down the barrel of lengthy SH1 closure
Northland businesses are facing more than two months of disruption as repair work is carried out on a crucial link damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Surely there's a better way': Auckland's trains halted again
Train services in the city have mostly been restored, after grinding to a halt earlier in the day. Audio
Auckland train commuters respond to delays
It's been another day of disruptions for public transport users in Auckland, with all train lines ground to a halt for a time, because of an infrastructure issue. All trains are now operating on a… Audio
Northland businesses in for disruption as road work begins
Northland businesses are in for more than two months of disruption from Monday as repair work is carried out on a crucial link damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle last year. Everyone Checkpoint spoke… Audio
More than 1300 Auckland train cancellations in the past month
Auckland commuter train services have been derailed again tonight with reduced services across the city. The problem started this morning when all train services came to an abrupt stop at 9:00am. This… Video, Audio
Skodas used by police recalled over fire risk concerns
The Skoda Superb, recently adopted by police, has been hit with a nationwide recall notice over an issue that can lead to heightened fire risk.
Contaminated fuel from BP station leaves drivers fuming
Motorists are complaining about their cars "rattling", breaking down and dropping to low power after filling up.
Devonport residents 'gutted' road upgrade could be axed
Businesses in the Auckland suburb of Devonport say they are gutted long-awaited upgrades to the grid-locked main road are on the chopping block now the regional fuel tax is going.
Lake Road is the… Audio
Auckland Airport chief executive on extra charges for redevelopment
Air New Zealand says Auckland Airport's allegedly "reckless spending" could make flying unaffordable for some passengers.
The airline's boss Greg Foran says airlines haven't been given any… Audio
New charges at Auckland Airport could make flying unaffordable says Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is seeking an urgent inquiry into Auckland Airport's upgrade spending.
It says new charges at the airport could make flying unaffordable for some passengers, expecting to add about… Audio
