Transport
Wairoa bridge repairs delayed by a month
The completion of a bridge that would have reconnected Wairoa to Napier has been delayed by a month.
Waka Kotahi is building a bailey bridge across the Waikari River on State Highway 2 between Napier… Audio
Auckland schools want speeds lowered, not all councillors convinced
The much-wanted safety measure comes with a high financial price tag.
Ferry chaos on Cook Strait - A breakdown
The Detail - Getting across Cook Strait has been a logistical challenge over the last few months but the ferry problems have been much longer in the making.
Protesters block Wellington traffic for second time in a week
Police have removed protesters who were blocking Adelaide Road, near the Basin Reserve, in central Wellington this morning.
Maydays, machine failures and canned sailings - what's mucking with ferries?
Getting across the Cook Strait has been a logistical challenge over the last few months. The Detail looks at why the ferries have become so unreliable. Audio
Protesters accused of gluing themselves to busy Wellington road bailed
The protesters accused of gluing their hands to a busy Wellington road during peak-hour traffic have been released from custody on bail.
Helicopter pilot in near-fatal crash probably mistook sea fog for cloud
Four years after the crew's extraordinary ordeal, the Transport Accident Investigation Commission has delivered the findings of its investigation into the crash.
Changes to city streetscape proposed to compliment 'world-class' City Rail Link
Big changes are planned for Auckland's Karangahape Road precinct as Auckland Transport prepares for City Rail Link, but some residents aren't yet on board. Audio
Changes for Karangahape Rd precinct to manage Rail Link numbers
Big changes are planned for Auckland's Karangahape Road precinct as Auckland Transport prepares for the City Rail Link.
Once completed, up to 40,000 people are expected to pour through the K-Road… Audio
"Deplorable" 150 jobs being slashed at Auckland Transport - Union
The public service association is calling Auckland Transport's plan to cut 150 jobs "deplorable" and is asking the organisation to give staff more time to respond to the plan.
Auckland Transport last… Audio
Protesters blocking roads could face 14 years jail, police warn
Disruptive protests blocking traffic are dangerous for drivers and protesters and anyone taking part could face up to 14 years in jail, police say.
New Auckland Transport boss keen to see pre-Covid public transport use in eight months
The new boss of Auckland Transport aims to get ferry, bus and train use in the city back to pre-Covid levels in just eight months.
Dean Kimpton hops aboard as chief executive at time when more than… Video, Audio
Air NZ to refresh in-flight snacks options
Air NZ is refreshing its onboard menu for short hops, right through to long haul international.
Brace for the chips vs cookie debate and everything in between.
Air New Zealand's Leanne Geraghty… Video, Audio
Seven killed in 12 hours on NZ roads after campervan crash
Police have this afternoon issued a plea for motorists to take better care on the roads, following the death of seven people in the space of 12 hours.
Superintendent Steve Greally says he feels for… Audio
Several arrests after protesters block lane of SH1 at Wellington's Terrace Tunnel
Protesters blocked the southbound of lane State Highway 1 at the Terrace Tunnel during rush hour traffic in Wellington.
Keeping Auckland's iconic steam tug afloat
The 'William C Daldy' is a popular attraction with the public at her berth on Devonport's Victoria Wharf. However, covid, rising coal prices, retiring crew and repair costs have added to the mounting… Audio
Police update on six road fatalities overnight
Six people were killed in three separate crashes overnight, in Te Tai Tokerau / Northland, Waikato, and South Canterbury.
The director of road policing, superintendent Steve Greally spoke to Katie… Audio
Protestors block SH1 in Wellington
Restore Passenger Rail protestors are blocking SH1 at the Terrace tunnel in Wellington again. Our reporter Bill Hickman was there. Audio
Local councillor on road deaths near Geraldine
The police are investigating three separate crashes which killed six people overnight. One person died in a single car crash in Dargaville. Two are dead following a crash on the Waikato Expressway… Audio
Six people die in tragic crashes on NZ roads
Six people have lost their lives on the roads overnight. Two cars crashed on the Waikato Expressway killing both drivers near Rangiriri. While three people died after a campervan crashed and burst… Audio
