Transport
Minister unveils details of long-promised speed camera signs
The AA says the sign rollout is a win-win as the minister announces the details of the change. Audio
Guardians of the Sounds want Tory Channel closed off to ferries
Marlborough's Guardians of the Sounds, want Tory Channel closed off to the Cook Strait ferries, saying they should use the safer - and slower - Northern Entrance into Queen Charlotte Sound instead. At… Audio
Questions over whether big boats should skip Tory Channel
The Marlborough Harbourmaster is assessing the risks of large vessels, including the Cook Strait ferries, continuing to use Tory Channel. The relatively narrow channel shaves about thirty minutes off… Audio
What the review of NZ's workplace safety rules must get right
Opinion - Simply reducing red tape won't fix the deeper problems, work health and safety experts say.
Far North's first fixed speed camera gives limit some teeth
For more than a decade, residents of the tiny Northland township of Taumatamakuku have been fighting for a lower speed limit on the state highway that passes their homes. They have finally got their… Audio
Korea told about ferry cancellation same afternoon it happened
Despite a warning that cancelling Interislander ferry replacements would require "careful and deliberate" communication with Korea, that only happened the same afternoon it was announced. RNZ digital… Audio
Mixed views on changing speed limits in Franklin, AK
The Government wants to raise speed limits, but Auckland Council is pushing back - Leonard Powell reports from Auckland's Franklin district. Audio
Aratere to return to full sailings by August
The stricken ferry will have a graduated return to service, but Picton businesses are suffering in the meantime, locals say. Audio
New Auckland passenger trains arrive in city from Mexico
The trains will add capacity to the network, meaning more people can get where they need to go, Auckland Transport says.
Woman left with life-changing injuries after crash now educating others
Bridie Young was only 18 when a crash left her unable to eat, walk or talk. "I had to learn everything all over again."
Should a new entity be set up to run Interislander ferries?
As the government mulls over options for how new ferries could operate, political and industry leaders are weighing in on the debate. Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Sally Wenley (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nick Leggett and Sally Wenley discuss the closure of iconic Auckland restaurant SPQR, the response to President Joe Biden's performance at a press… Audio
Watch: Truck tips on its end in Upper Hutt
A truck has ended up in an unusual position while trying to lift a concrete slab.
Minister tight lipped about whether Kiwirail could lose ferries
The Transport Minister won't say whether an advisory group has suggested KiwiRail lose its ferry contract, but the Maritime Union says it looks that way. Audio
City Rail Link gets new CEO, outgoing boss takes up Ireland metro role
City Rail Link has appointed chief financial officer Patrick Brockie to take over from departing chief executive Dr Sean Sweeney.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 12 July
In the show today, the Government says it's cracking down on road cones, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon chaired a meeting with several NATO counterparts, a Kmart worker who was sacked after she… Audio
Black ice, fog and grit causing problems for Southland drivers
South Island police have received multiple reports of black ice on roads.
Wellington's regional council chair on Interislander ferries management
Should a new entity be set up to run the Interislander ferries? Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the government has received recommendations by an independent advisory group on what to do with the… Audio
Union on KiwiRail running Cook Strait ferries
The Transport minister is refusing to confirm or deny whether the govt has been advised by the Independent Ferry Advisory Group that KiwiRail no longer run the Cook Strait ferries.The Interislander… Audio
Transport Minister on KiwiRail running Cook Strait ferries
The Transport minister is refusing to confirm or deny whether the govt has been advised by the Independent Ferry Advisory Group that KiwiRail no longer run the Cook Strait ferries.The Interislander… Audio
