Transport
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
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
