Transport
'Could not believe how bad that road is' - Fears over major roadway
The condition of a main arterial route out of Bluff has been described as "embarrassing" by a local councillor, who wants action.
‘Massive lack of funding’: Auckland Council stuck on how to keep buses running
Auckland Council is "disappointed" with the short timeframe for responding to government's draft transport policy statement.
Easter weekend traffic: Crashes cause frustration for Auckland drivers
It's been a frustrating start to the long weekend for motorists leaving Auckland, with numerous crashes throughout the day.
Waka Kotahi wanted $6m to address rail safety concerns but never sent request
The agency watered down a warning to the government about growing safety risks on the rail network, while also failing to submit a bid for more money to tackle them. Audio
227,000 customers expected to fly this weekend with Air NZ
Buckle up, because if you're hopping on a plane this Easter, airports are going to be chock-a-block. Today is the busiest for Air New Zealand, with almost 55,000 people expected to fly; over the… Audio
Wellington train services to be disrupted over Easter for 'highly invasive' maintenance
An official says the closures are necessary to ensure a more resilient network system.
NZTA watered down warning to Government over rail safety risks
The transport agency watered down a warning to the Government about growing safety risks on the rail network - as well as a bid for more money to tackle them.
Papers show it wanted $6 million to… Audio
Auckland's Wynyard crossing bridge closure causing strife for businesses
The bridge is stuck in the up position, after closing to the public in January due to several faults and it's unclear when it will reopen.
Tāngarākau Gorge road to remain closed until mid-May
The road to Tāngarākau Gorge will remain closed for another six weeks.
Entire Auckland suburbs could be left without public transport services - council
The council says without sufficient funding, there will be more expensive fares, a 30 percent drop in services, and increased congestion at peak times.
Six unaccounted for after Baltimore bridge collapse
Six people are still unaccounted for after a container ship ploughed into a bridge in the US city of Baltimore.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, collapsed into the Patapsco River sending people and cars… Audio
Watch: A first look at Auckland Airport's new drop-off area
Auckland International Airport's new area is opening to the public next week, with the promise it will make travellers' journeys easier and faster.
First stage of Auckland Airport's Transport Hub set to open
The first stage of Auckland International Airport's new Transport Hub opens next week, offering bus lanes and more spots for pick-ups and drop-offs.
The development sees the ground floor of the 1977… Audio
AA calls out lack of speed camera warning signs
The AA is calling out the lack of warning signs next to fixed speed camera sites.
Only one sign has been installed in the four years since the policy was announced in 2019 for signs to be mandatory.
…Search and rescue underway after bridge collapse in Baltimore
A search and rescue operation is underway in the United States after a cargo vessel slammed into the central support pillar of one of the largest bridges on America's eastern seaboard.
The bridge in… Audio
Major bridge collapses in Baltimore
Several people are still missing following the collapse of a major bridge in the US city of Baltimore.
Footage shows a Singapore-flagged cargo ship hitting a support beam of the Francis Scott Key… Audio
'Large bang' forces Qantas flight down to one engine
Passengers said the cabin crew immediately started preparing for an emergency landing without even waiting for the pilot to make the call.
Wellington youth public transport fares to rise after government cuts funding
Metlink has confirmed fares for people aged under 25 will return to full price in the Wellington region.
Brynderwyn Hills motorway to temporarily reopen
The gateway to the north will reopen this weekend - but visitors will have to get in quick.
Rogue digital billboard making fun of Waka Kotahi removed
The sign featured several tongue-in-cheek messages about the transport agency and its work.
