Transport
Auckland Mayor reveals idea for second harbour crossing
Wayne Brown's idea is a causeway or series of bridges, from Meola Reef in the central city suburb of Point Chevalier and to Kauri Point in the Northsotre suburb of Birkenhead. Labour's plan for a… Audio
Auckland's mayor proposes alternative harbour bridge
Wayne Brown is urging the government to build bridge from Pt Chevalier to the North Shore.
Gondola-like transport set to start in Queenstown
Picture gondola-like pods hanging under rails and over roads, taxi-ing travellers around city centres. Anna Sargent reports. Audio
Private group cleared to use cameras to identify plates on Transmission Gully
A private consortium has been given the green light to run motorway cameras to identify drivers' number plates and vehicle type to uphold a commercial contract. Audio
ACC starts public consultation on levy rises
ACC has started a one-month public consultation on suggested annual levy rises of more than 7 percent for motorists and a potential 33 percent increase for motorcyclists. AA principal policy advisor… Audio
Disability advocate disappointed after e-scooter remote parking feature turned off
Ario e-scooters can no longer re park themselves if parked incorrectly. Audio
Camera operated by private consortium to identify plates in Wellington
Wellington motorists face having their number plates identified by camera for the first time by a private consortium. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
ARIO scooters forced to turn off remote parking feature
ARIO scooters, operating in Auckland, can be remotely parked out of harm's way but the company has been forced to turn off this feature. Katie Fitzgerald reports. Audio
Whoosh around town: Transport pilot features gondola-like pods
Gondola-like pods hanging under rails and over roads, taxiing travellers around city centres, might sound futuristic, but a Christchurch company says it can beat urban traffic congestion with its…
Manahau barge: Union barred from boarding to check on crew
The Maritime Union says it has concerns for the foreign seafarers onboard the Manahau, having been unable to check on the crew's welfare since the boat arrived in Nelson three days ago.
Wellington's Public Transport set to suffer after govt rejects funding bids says council
The cost of catching public transport in Wellington is likely to go up on the back of news the Greater Wellington Regional Council is facing a $143 million shortfall in government funding for bus… Audio
Plane engine that caught fire at Wellington Airport brand new
Morning Report has been told the engine that caught fire on an Air New Zealand flight into Wellington was brand new, and had only flown three times. Savage from ETU spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau discuss reaction to the confirmed closure of Winstone's two forestry mills in the central North Island, and… Audio
Wellington public transport: $134m shortfall in funding - council
Wellington transport fares could go up - while bus, train and ferry services could be cut back - due to a lack of government investment, according to council claims.
Auckland Council's Emmissions targets unachievable - councillor
The goal of getting Aucklanders to halve their car use by 2030 is delusional and needs a complete rethink according to one councillor. The Council's Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway lays out a… Audio
Are New Zealanders really 'sick and tired' of cycleways?
Analysis - The transport minister's claim is not backed up by the facts, a survey shows.
'We can't land this thing': Flight to Wellington hit by hydraulics problem
The Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Wellington needed a longer runway than was available in the capital.
KiwiRail fined over Kaitaki ferry breaking down
The Maritime Union says KiwiRail's punishment for the Interislander ferry Kaitaki breaking down in Cook Strait last year underscores the urgent need for new ferries. Maritime Union national secretary… Audio
Auckland-Whangārei highway could cost 10% of infrastructure budget
The government could be set to spend 10 percent of its total budget for new infrastructure for the next 25 years on a highway between Auckland and Whangārei.
Auckland Gulf Harbour ferry service back to full schedule
It comes after years of frequent cancellations and reduced timetables. Audio
