Transport
Government announces four-lane highway goal from Auckland to Northland
Northland leaders are welcoming government plans to speed up the construction of an expressway from Warkworth to Whangārei.
Rural Hawkes Bay bus service cancellation
About 500 families in rural Hawkes Bay are facing an uncertain future because the bus service taking their kids to school is being cancelled by the Ministry of Education. Some parents are in tears -… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 July 2024
On today's episode, the Maritime Union says their members who work on the ferries are anxious about the end of life ships, Health New Zealand's new commissioner says the organisation's reset will have… Audio
Maritime Union on report into Cook Strait ferries
The Maritime Union says their members who work on the ferries are anxious about the end of life ships. Maritime Union National Secretary Carl Findlay spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
NZTA to put in extra measures to keep travellers safe in ice
NZTA says extra measures are being put in place to help keep travellers safe on the icy roads. Waka Kotahi's South Island Manager Mark Pinner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Assessors find Interislander ferries in better shape than thought
International ship assessors have found the Interislander ferries are in better shape than previously thought and it's possible to keep the three ships running until at least 2029. Interislander… Audio
Cones, fences, torn-up footpaths: Business owners 'desperate'
Businesses in Auckland's CBD are questioning whether they can survive, with some saying patronage is down as much as 70 percent due to roadworks and construction. Audio
Speed limits for SH8 could drop as low as 30km/h - NZTA
The transport agency says a spate of accidents on the Tekapo-Twizel Highway have caught it "on the hop" and it is mulling new solutions.
Ferries fit for another five years - report
International assessors say KiwiRail's Interislander ferries can keep running until at least 2029 - but at a cost.
'Not what you'd expect from a world-class city' - Wayne Brown
"It's embarassing and not what you'd expect from a world-class city"
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown's response to the findings of an independent report he commissioned that shows rules and regulations… Audio
Twenty-four injured in crashes on stretch of SH 8
Twenty-four people have now been injured on a stretch of State Highway 8 near Lake Pukaki in South Canterbury in just a couple of days. Witnesses to all three crashes say conditions were foggy and the… Audio
New fare cap introduced on Auckland public transport
Travel on Auckland buses, trains and inner harbour ferries will be a little cheaper for some regular users thanks to a new fare cap. AT's director of public transport Stacey Van Der Putten spoke to… Audio
Whangarei mayor frustrated by another closure on Brynderwyns
The Brynderwyn hills slipped again over the weekend, and Whangarei's mayor Vince Cocurullo told First Up's Jimmy Ellingham of his frustrations Audio
New safety officers begin patrols at Porirua Railway Station
Safety patrols are being introduced at Porirua railway station after concerns about rising teenage violence.
Young Kiwi pilot killed in plane crash in Australian Outback
The family of a young New Zealand pilot who died in a light plane crash in the Australian Outback is bringing his ashes home to Auckland.
Multi-vehicle crash on icy, foggy SH8 injures nine
Locals say weather conditions were poor when the accident happened on the shores of Lake Pukaki - near where 15 people were injured in bus crashes last week.
Auckland public transport fare caps rolled out
A public transport advocate believes they should be added to ferry, bus and train services around the country.
Bus passengers asked to choose: The sound of music, or silence?
Some like hearing the driver's music, while others believe headphones are a must, creating "difficult situations".
State Highway 1 at Brynderwyn Hills open again after slip
A temporary 30km/h speed limit is in place and crews are monitoring the area for any more ground movement.
Bridge replacement work begins
Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the upgrades will ensure the network remains resilient, reliable, and efficient for road users.
