Transport
Auckland Airport opens new 'scenic' inter-terminal walkway
The new route linking the domestic and international terminals has large canvas panels displaying nature walks across Aotearoa.
Boom in bus users in Palmerston North
Palmerston North is seeing a boom in bus users three months after it revamped its network. Horizons chair and Palmerston North-based councillor Rachel Keedwell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Half-baked funding puts rail plans on hold
The drive through one section of Northland is notable for the kilometres of concrete sleepers stacked up by the rail lines, but no work is going on and there are no trains Audio
Roadside drug testing: 'You're going to end up with false positives'
The government's pledge to implement up to 50,000 random roadside drug tests a year could see thousands of innocent drivers ticketed, cannabis advocates say.
The Panel with Nuwanthie Samarakone and Allan Blackman (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nuwanthie Samarakone & Allan Blackman discover what exactly a bird strike is. Bernard Hickey also joins us to discuss Aotearoa, New Zealand's place… Audio
Flames seen coming out of plane leaving Queenstown
The Virgin Australia flight was heading for Melbourne carrying 67 passengers when flames were seen coming from the Boeing 737 and it was diverted to Invercargill, Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 June 2024
On today's episode, a passenger onboard Virgin Australia flight VA148 from Queenstown to Melbourne which was involved in a suspected bird strike describes the ordeal. Nelson's mayor Dr Nick Smith… Audio
'Flames out the back of the engine' - Virgin passenger
Passengers on board a trans-Tasman flight yesterday hit by suspected bird strike have just arrived back in Queenstown by bus from Invercargill. Michael Hayward tells Midday Report's Charlotte Cook… Audio
Truck rolls, delays on SH2 near Wairoa
The accident happened just after 7am Tuesday at Whakaki, leaving logs strewn across the road.
New Caledonia airport re-opened after civil unrest
New Caledonia's international airport re-opened yesterday as the conflict there continues to settle down. Long-time New Caledonia watcher and a correspondent for Islands Business magazine Nic… Audio
Pilot analysis on how bird strike affects planes
A veteran airline pilot says last night's emergency landing of a Boeing 737 in Invercargill would have been terrifying for those on board but their safety won't have been compromised. Commercial… Audio
Finance Minister on Luxon's plane trouble
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in Japan this morning, although getting there didn't go to plan. Luxon had to catch a commercial flight to Tokyo after the Defence Force plane blew two fuses while… Audio
Queenstown Airport on incidences of bird strike
Passengers on a terrifying Boeing 737 flight have spent the night in Invercargill after their plane emitted flames and loud noises upon take off. Queenstown Airport's chief executive Glen Sowry spoke… Audio
Plane forced to land in Invercargill after flames in engine
Passengers on a terrifying Boeing 737 flight have spent the night in Invercargill. Flames were clearly seen coming from the aircraft as it gained altitude over the Shotover Delta. Reporter Ellen… Audio
'Flames coming from engine: Witnesses on plane emergency
Watch: A Queenstown resident says he rushed out after hearing booms coming from a flight above his home.
SH1 reopens after truck removed
SH1 was blocked most of Monday near Taihape, until the truck and trailer were removed.
South Aucklanders urged to speak up on city’s transport plan
The plan will shape Auckland's transport network in the next 10 years and public consultation ends today.
'It was actually pandemonium' - passenger injured by turbulence
A woman who was burnt after a full coffee pot was poured onto her says there was nothing she could do because she was "strapped in". Audio
Crucial rail corridor at risk from unstable city street
The street is at risk of collapsing onto one of the country's busiest freight railway lines, but the road cannot be closed because it would cost at least $1 million.
Woman burnt by coffee during turbulance on Air NZ flight
A woman was burnt to blistering after being soaked in scorching coffee during turbulance on an Air N-Z flight to Queenstown, while cabin crew were serving hot drinks. Audio
