Transport
Auckland Gulf Harbour ferry service back to full schedule
It comes after years of frequent cancellations and reduced timetables. Audio
The Panel with Wendyl Nissen and Conor English (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Wendyl Nissen and Conor English discuss Auckland's air quality, how the cost of living is impacting on dating, and heading off on the ultimate… Audio
KiwiRail sentenced for ferry losing power in Cook Strait
KiwiRail has been forced to pay $432,500 after being found guilty of exposing passengers to risk.
Auckland Gulf Harbour ferry service back to full schedule
It was once labelled one of the worst public transport services in the country, but Auckland's Gulf Harbour ferry service is back to a full schedule of sailings from today, after years of frequent… Audio
Expert Feature: everything you need to know about flying
Chris Smith is an Australian pilot who flew with Jetstar for over 40 years. He was inspired to get into the aviation industry by his parents and a love of flying clearly runs in the family with… Audio
Public feedback sought on new tolls for lower North Island
Consultation on the proposed tolling schemes for the Manawatū Tararua Highway and the Ōtaki to north of Levin highway is now open.
NZTA agrees to cover $100m of Marlborough Sounds roads recovery
Repair work in the Marlborough Sounds will "accelerate" after the NZTA board approved $100m in funding.
Tauranga trials on-demand public transport
Tauranga is the latest city to trial on-demand public transport, using electric vans in place of large diesel buses. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio
Auckland bus drivers concerned over safety
Auckland bus drivers are asking their union for a stop work meeting to discuss what's being done to stop passengers assaulting them. Tramways Auckland union president Gary Froggatt spoke to Corin… Audio
Auckland bus driver 'badly shaken' after being attacked by passenger
An Auckland bus driver is "badly shaken" after being punched in the face on the job on Saturday, leaving him with stitches and a broken tooth, a union says.
Media focus on small stuff in big-budget transport plan
Some media queried how the $33b national transport plan will be funded. Others highlighted aspects that barely dent the budget.
Call for safer crossings: 'Our children are not skittles'
Auckland Transport is being urged to rethink its approach to a roundabout that has seen 50 crashes in five years.
Highway median barriers hit farmers in the pocket
Median barriers on SH2 near Katikati are "severely limiting" access and hurting horticultural and agricultural businesses, farmers say.
The Panel with Selwyn Manning & Lynda Hallinan (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Selwyn Manning & Lynda Hallinan discuss Wellingtons newest $550k bike rack, your favourite fruit trees and the big Alien conspiracy. Selwyn Manning… Audio
Manahau barge successfully refloated after stranding
It was towed off shore by a tug, with assistance from a helicopter just after midday.
Attempt to refloat grounded Manahau barge could happen Friday
Traffic and parking will be restricted at Carters Beach from 11am until 2pm.
Council's collision course with govt over speed limits
A Northland council appears to be on a collision course with the government over moves to reduce speed limits on local roads.
Transport system killing thousands prematurely each year, academic says
Prioritising walking and cycling would improve overall health and save the health system money, new research shows.
The Panel with Anna Dean & Nick Leggett (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Anna Dean & Nick Leggett to discuss Queen Nga Wai Hono i te Po. Plus whether raising speed limits will really increase productivity. Audio
Pilot injured in small plane crash near Kaikohe
A pilot has been injured in a microlight crash near Kaikohe, in the Far North, while a worker in Whangārei has been critically injured.
