Transport
Air New Zealand yet to resume flights to New Caledonia
Air New Zealand says it is yet to resume flights to Nouméa's international airport in New Caledonia as the airport is not open.
Auckland bus drivers to get protective screens
First Union said many drivers were going to work fearing for their lives.
Whale Trail set to boost Kaikōura's cycle tourism
Work is under way to develop the Kaikōura to Hāpuku section of the Whale Trail, a shared use pathway from Picton to Kaikōura.
New Zealand mayors' uber ratings revealed
One city's mayor has a perfect five stars. Audio
Fulton Hogan charged after worker dies while moving cones
Brian Barnes was struck by a speeding truck at a repair site on a state highway.
Uber ratings of local politicians revealed
Politicians usually have to wait three years to know what voters think of them. That's unless they use Uber - then they can almost instantly see exactly what their drivers think of their antics while… Audio
Palmerston North votes to keep cycleway - just
From Confucius to rejected metaphors, debate on the controversial project took some unusual turns.
$150 a pop if caught breaking Wellington bus lane rules on camera
People driving for more than 50 metres in a bus lane could be issued with a $150 fine.
Fume incident added to long airport queues in early 2024
A briefing shows hundreds of crew and staff had to be re-routed through passenger screening in February and March.
Tips for making your car theft proof
Car immobilisers help with car theft especially for easy to break into Toyota Aquas as Colin Curtis from Automotive Security Systems tells Nathan Rarere. Audio
Some Toyota Aqua owners paying $3000 a year on insurance
The Toyota Aqua is a favourite of car theives - and that's reflected in how much it costs to insure as Mahvash Ikram reports. Audio
The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Ruth Money (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Shane Te Pou and Ruth Money discuss the country's first completely private airport and talk to a serious dragon boater who has been been… Audio
Teenager threatened with machete at bus station
A mum says her son is terrified of taking the bus after being threatened by two boys with a machete - in an attempt to steal his shoes.
ACC levies have to increase to keep up with costs
Staff at the ACC say levies will have to increase by as much as a quarter in order to keep up with growing costs - and motorists could be the ones who pay the price. AA principal policy advisor Terry… Audio
Jetstar flight turned back after encountering significant turbulence
A Jetstar aircraft has been forced to re-route mid-flight due to rough conditions - the carrier's second flight to encounter flight troubles this week.
Cycle lane redesign criticised as brake on businesses
A controversial new road design in Palmerston North has caused one business to move, but a regular cyclist says the changes could avoid potentially fatal crashes. Audio
In pictures: Annual Truck Show rolls through Gore
Locals braved the rain and hail for a parade of the region's biggest and best trucks.
Freight plane lands safely at Christchurch Airport after engine failure
Engineers are now working on the plane after a failure shortly after takeoff.
Unsafe long weekend drivers won't be let off with a warning - police
Those risking people's safety on the roads can expect to be fined, disqualified or even jailed.
