Transport
Vanuatu govt considers placing Air Vanuatu into voluntary administration
The Vanuatu government is considering placing Air Vanuatu, the national carrier of Vanuatu, into voluntary administration.
Air NZ to get competition on domestic route
Barrier Air has announced it plans up to four return flights a day between Auckland and Kerikeri.
Key North Island link highway passes construction milestone
Major earthworks are finished and the pavement will soon be laid on a vital transport link between Manawatū and Hawke's Bay.
Accident black spot in suburban Nelson gets $1m upgrade
A Nelson roundabout that has been the site of 26 crashes in 10 years is set to receive a $1 million upgrade to improve pedestrian and cycle safety.
Fuel tanker trailer rolls, SH1 near Ōhau closed
The road has been shut since 8am on Wednesday and is likely to reopen only after 2am on Thursday.
Slope above SH1 landslip remains unstable
Soil is continuing to move at the top of the slopes above a big landslip on State Highway One over the Brynderwyns.
Driver licencing is fraught from start to finish
There are traffic jams at the young end of driver licencing and fear and trepidation at the other end. Audio
'Transport disadvantaged': Inequity proving a barrier in Invercargill
Transport inequities are proving a barrier for some young people in Invercargill, preventing them from joining in group activities.
Auckland's western train line commuters can expect more reliable services 'in the coming months'
Work to rebuild the foundations of the Western Line in preparation for the City Rail Link is nearly complete.
You could be eligible for Jetstar compensation
Travellers who have had domestic Jetstar flights disrupted in recent years, including during the pandemic, could be entitled to compensation.
The cars that drivers are steering clear of
The Mazda6 and Hyundai Sante Fe are among cars that scored poorly for reliability and owner satisfaction.
More Fullers ferry services to resume normal timetable after disruptions
Services have been restricted for six months due to staff shortages.
Plans for permanent cycleway in Wellington suburb on hold
Wellington City Council have put plans to build a permanent cycleway in Brooklyn on hold after losing over half of its funding.
Boeing faces new probe over 787 inspection doubts
The US has opened a new probe of the troubled jet firm.
Coastal shipping at an impasse
Coastal shipping was seen as a saviour after Cyclone Gabrielle, but Government backing for the sector has cooled. Audio
Consumer NZ reveals NZ's favourite cars
Consumer NZ surveyed over 8,000 New Zealanders about 72 different models to assess reliability and owner satisfaction. Consumer product test manager James le Page spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Air New Zealand signs food and safety announcements in NZSL
A Deaf person travelling on an Air New Zealand flight where cabin crew used sign language says the experience made him "feel seen".
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Liam Hehir (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Catherine Robertson and Liam Hehir discuss the cancellation of an initiative trialing walking and cycling over Auckland Harbour Bridge. Plus, the… Audio
Made in NZ: WASP a locally made chain throwing device
A little known danger for our hard working logging truck drivers around the country is actually not when they're on the road dealing with some appalling drivers. In fact it's a shoulder problem that… Audio
Public transport advocates push for Te Huia funding
More than 200 people signed a petition, calling for the government to continue funding the service.
