Transport
Diverting old car bumpers from landfill, into fenceposts
Around 115,000 new and used bumpers are replaced annually across New Zealand, with many destined for the landfill at their end or life. Audio
Tauranga City Council on parking problems in Mount Maunganui
Ongoing parking issues in Mount Maunganui - including being completely full at peak times - has led Tauranga City Council to try and find out-of-the-box solutions. Tauranga deputy mayor Jen Scoular… Audio
Uber's fight over drivers' employment status goes to Supreme Court
Lawyers for the multi-billion dollar global ride-share company Uber are taking the fight over driver's employment status to the Supreme Court in Wellington. One of those drivers, Nureddin Abdurahman… Audio
Lewis Pass closed overnight due to risk of rockfall
A major South Island alpine pass will remain closed again overnight, due to the risk of falling debris.
Diesel spill closes lanes on State Highway 5 between Napier and Taupō
A main highway linking Hawke's Bay to Taupō is down to one lane due to dangerous conditions caused by a diesel spill. Police said the northbound lanes of State Highway...
New card lets employees save on public transport
A new service allows employees to pay for public transport from their pre-tax income - how much can they save? Audio
Over 650 reports made to road cone hotline within first month
There have been 667 complaints registered since the nationwide road cone hotline was launched last month. Ke-Xin Li reports. Audio
Roadcones everywhere - too many, too few?
A month into the road cone hotline, Ke-Xin Li looks at the numbers of complaints being made Audio
SH3 reopens following Taranaki flooding
The route has been closed following heavy rain in the region that caused widespread flooding and slips.
Auckland councillor's further bid to block private helipads
His efforts follow approval for billionaire Anna Mowbray and former All Black Ali Williams to land at their Westmere home.
Heavy vehicle traffic prompts community petition to council
The petition highlights noise from 1.30am, speeding trucks and road damage.
Heavy rain, thunderstorm warnings, road closures continue across North Island
Taranaki and parts of the central North Island face flooding and highway closures as heavy rain returns after Thursday's deluge.
Watch: South Taranaki families cut off following floods
The district mayor says some families in the Tangahoe and Waitotara Valleys are isolated as crews work to clear slips and debris. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 July 2025
In today's episode, Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, and with it, the Far North mayor has started a campaign for his district to keep the Maori wards, Fresh rain has been… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 3rd July 2025
In today's episode, the worst of the rainfall is expected to hit around now in the sodden Tasman region, with road closures and evacuations already underway, Tasman's far west, including Farewell… Audio
Animals posing hazards on the roads
The New Zealand Transport Agency is asking livestock owners to be more vigilant about where their animals are, after a number of recent incidents on highways. Journey manager Nicole Felts spoke to… Audio
Scores ignore rain to welcome new Bluebridge ferry
The Livia will be able to carry more freight and passengers across Cook Strait compared with the vessel it replaces.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 3rd July 2025
In today's episode, Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been found not guilty of racketeering and two charges of sex trafficking, but guilty of two prostitution charges - one of which related to ex-partner and… Audio
Bluebridge's new ferry Livia arrives
Bluebridge's new ferry Livia arrived in Wellington on Thursday. Reporter Krystal Gibbens spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Social media, gaming making AK public transport cool online
Bus driving and social media influencing does not sound like it goes hand in hand, but some drivers are making it work. Ke-Xin Li reports. Audio
