Transport
Southland treasure trove of vintage cars attracts
The prized collection including Model T Fords, Cadillacs, and Buicks was owned by a late wood buyer and gore resident Robin Dickson and is being sold on behalf of his widow. Some of the cars date back… Audio
Ferry breakdowns heading towards deaths, union fears
Carl Findlay says it is pure luck the Connemara did not run aground and there's real concern about the safety of workers and passengers. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 20 September 2024
On today's episode, the head of Transporting New Zealand says the unreliability of Cook Strait ferries is placing stress and strain on the country's supply chain, the NZDF is warning civilian staff… Audio
Concerns new Cook Strait ferries won't be rail capable
The loss of ferries that can carry rail vehicles will mean more trucks on the roads, advocacy group says.
SeaLink offers pay rises to staff threatening to strike
An Auckland ferry company will continue negotiations with workers on Friday to avoid strike action next week.
Claim council 'got it wrong' after drivers fined $5m
It's the most controversial road in Mt Maunganui and a newly elected councillor is asking why a major change was allowed to happen.
Ferry towed back after losing power, drifting in Cook Strait for hours
The ferry Connemara, which lost power and was left drifting with 88 people aboard, will not be allowed back out until a full investigation. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 20 September
On today's episode, former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has told the Security Council it has got to be able to enforce its own resolutions on the Israel-Gaza conflict to be credible, the… Audio
A recent history of Cook Strait ferry woes
A Bluebridge ferry losing power and drifting in the Strait is just the latest in a series of disruptions, delays and issues with ferries in the past two years.
Concerns new ferries won't carry railway vehicles
The rail advocacy group The Future is Rail, is holding meetings in Marlborough this weekend, over concerns that the new Cook Strait ferries won't be designed to carry railway vehicles. Samantha Gee… Audio
Cook Strait ferry that lost power back in Wellington Harbour
The Bluebridge ferry Connemara is this morning safely tied up at Pipitea wharf in Wellington after losing power last night in the middle of Cook Strait and having to be towed back to port by two tugs… Audio
Govt unveils data collection vans to help eradicate potholes
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has unveiled the "Consistent Condition Data Collection survey vans" which will roam across the country inspecting the roads. Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tugs rescue Bluebridge ferry that lost power in Cook Strait
The Bluebridge ferry Connemara with 88 people on board, lost all power at out around ten-thirty last night, not long into its freight sailing bound for Picton. Reporter Ben Strang spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Bluebridge ferry drifts in Cook Strait after losing power
The Bluebridge ferry Connemara lost all power out around ten-thirty, not long into its freight sailing bound for Picton and drifted for two hours. Reporter Ben Strang spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Harbourmaster on ferry that lost power in Cook Strait
A ferry carrying 88 passengers lost power heading into the Cook Strait overnight. Harbourmaster Grant Nalder spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Bluebridge ferry loses power in Cook Strait
The Bluebridge ferry Connemara has made it back to Wellington after losing power and drifting for more than two hours in Cook Strait on Thursday night. Reporter Ben Strang spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Bluebridge ferry loses power, drifts in Cook Strait
The ferry has 88 people on board, but there is no immediate risk to safety, Harbourmaster says.
Out-of-towners stranded in Wellington overnight due to cancelled trains
Some people stayed with friends after their trains didn't show, while others forked out to sleep in hotels. Audio
Nearly a fifth of all Wellington train services replaced by buses in July
16.8 percent of the bus replacements were planned, while one percent were unplanned.
Govt enlists vans for pothole patrols
The data collection vans will replace on-the-ground inspections across Aotearoa.
