Transport
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 2 September
On today's episode, mourners are continuing to arrive at Turangawaewae Marae to reflect on the life and legacy of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died early on Friday at the age of 69… Audio
Manahau barge could be stuck for days after running aground near Westport
A barge that ran aground off of Westport on Saturday could be stuck there for days. Reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Passenger alerts crew after engine catches fire on Air New Zealand flight
A passenger on the Air New Zealand flight that issued a mayday call while landing in Wellington on Sunday said they were seated near the engine and saw the flames. Mary Longmore, who was travelling… Audio
Grounded barge could be stuck at Westport beach for days
A specialist tug is on its way, but any re-float won't be until later in the week, authorities say.
'People were scrambling, terrified' - Plane in dramatic landing after engine fire
A passenger saw sparks out of her window - then flames "coming out of the engine".
Concerns raised about crew of barge that ran aground
Concerns had been raised about the Manahau's crew and flag before it came ashore at Carters Beach.
Orewa to Warkworth highway could get 110kph speed limit
A 110kmh speed limit has been proposed for State Highway 1, from Orewa to Warkworth.
Beam e-scooters to be taken off Wellington streets
Wellington City council has temporarily kicked e-scooter company Beam off the city's streets, following allegations it has run a larger fleet of e-scooters than it is allowed to.
The Panel with Nalini Baruch & Martin Bosley (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nalini Baruch & Martin Bosley discuss whether bus lane fines are out of control, and why female entrepreneurs struggle more than their male… Audio
Govt signals plans for Road User Charges for petrol cars
There are big changes ahead for drivers with the government signalling it plans to move all petrol vehicles to a road user charge system by 2027. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
Government cost-cutting drive sees NZTA road safety team scrapped
Twenty positions will go, to be replaced by a safety director but no specialised staff.
Transporting NZ welcomes news of petrol car Road User Charges
Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the news that drivers of petrol vehicles could be paying road user charges by 2027. Interim Chief Executive Dom Kalasih spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Cautious optimism over expansion of road user charges
Paying charges on kilometres driven, rather than amount of fuel bought, could put those with less efficient cars on a fairer footing, advocate says.
New Zealand First member's bill seeks to disband Auckland Transport
New Zealand First wants to kill Auckland's transportation authority and allow council to create a new organisation.
Petrol cars could pay road user charges from 2027
The government has announced a roadmap for moving all light vehicles away from the fuel tax and on to road user charges.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 29 August 2024
On today's episode, the Green Party has agreed to delay its meeting on whether to invoke the waka-jumping law to remove former MP Darleen Tana from Parliament, the drivers of petrol cars could start… Audio
Petrol cars could be hit with Road User Charges
The drivers of petrol cars could start being hit with road user charges as early as 2027, as the government begins its overhaul of land transport funding. Automobile Association policy director Martin… Audio
Changes to Auckland's Outerlnk bus leaves suburbs out of the loop
Changes to one of Auckland's most popular bus routes are coming - leaving two suburbs out of the loop. Our reporter Maia Ingoe took a ride on the Outerlink to find out more. Audio
Why a major Auckland bus route is changing
RNZ's Maia Ingoe takes a ride to find out what is driving the route changes.
'Operational incident' cancels trains in Wellington
Metlink says it has organised a limited number of bus replacements, but people should arrange alternative transport.
