Transport
Defence Force staff feared they might be stuck in Antarctica
Twelve Defence Force staff feared they might be stuck in Antarctica after a series of delays and aircraft breakdowns delayed their return home for more than a month in a rapidly closing window of… Audio
Planning for future in Palmerston North: Street upgrade faces backlash
A cars versus bikes battle continues to rage in Palmerston North after a new road layout which has separated traffic from a cycleway. Our reporter Jimmy Ellingham watched an at-times heated council… Audio
'Outrageous': Public transport subsidies end today
Campaigners say the extra cost will affect families and young people already struggling with the cost of living.
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Scott Campbell (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Verity Johnson and Scott Campbell discuss the soaring demand for food support and whether the parameters for seniors renewing their driver's… Audio
Youth public transport subsidy comes to an end
Public transport fares shot up today for young people with government-subsidised fares coming to an end. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio
Rules around laptops, liquids eased at Auckland Airport
Taking laptops and liquids out of carry-on bags is now a thing of the past for travellers heading overseas.
Heading Off: Grant Bradley on Air NZ airfare changes
This week on Heading Off we have a closer look at the recent Air NZ changes to their air fares. Prices have recently gone up on domestic flights and some options, which were popular, have been… Audio
West Auckland the most dangerous area for cyclists and pedestrians
West Auckland is the most dangerous part of the city for cyclists and pedestrians, according to figures obtained under the Official Information Act.
Battle to keep historic aircraft in the air
Betsy, an historic American-built Douglas DC-3 aircraft, may have flown its last sightseeing or wedding flight out of Auckland's Ardmore airport. Audio
Cognitive tests for elderly drivers called into question
Researchers say there's no evidence to support the continued use of dementia tests for drivers. Audio
West Auckland most dangerous area for cyclists and pedestrians
Data from Waka Kotahi, the Transport Agency, shows most crashes in the city in the last three years involving pedestrians, cyclists, and people on scooters, have been in the Western suburbs. Reporter… Audio
Analysis shows self-service petrol stations drive prices down
More than a hundred unstaffed petrol stations have opened around the country over the past five years, bringing more competition with its cheaper fuel prices. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Revealed: Cheaper to pay at pump or in store?
Unstaffed petrol stations are on average 6 cents per litre cheaper than those with staff. Audio
Reopening of SH1 over Brynderwyn Hills delayed
An active slip has pushed back the reopening by a number of weeks. Video
Auckland's raised crossings ditched for new approach after criticism
Auckland pedestrians will get flashing ground lights, traffic islands and other road safety measures to replace the heavily criticised raised pedestrian crossings on roads.
The Panel with Allan Blackman and Nalini Baruch (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Allan Blackman and Nalini Baruch discuss the end of the Government's public transport subsidies and what the latest poll results could mean for our… Audio
Cognitive tests to assess driver impairment called into question
Grey Power is calling for a change to elderly driver assessments. Audio
'Worse than Covid': Busy street reopens after months
For the first time this year, a busy road linking the Auckland suburbs of Westmere and Point Chevalier has partially reopened. Audio
Public transport discounts to end
A bus ride or train trip is about to get a lot more expensive for many commuters as government discounts are scrapped from Wednesday. Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Thomas Nash spoke to Ingrid… Audio
New app for drivers to pay warrant, rego
The new app will pave the way for digital drivers licences, says Digitising Government Minister Judith Collins.
