Transport
Childhood exposure to air pollution can affect teens' mental health
There's a higher risk of conduct issues, lower educational attainment and substance abuse linked to higher exposure, researchers say.
Life after cars for Leaf batteries
An Irish entrepreneur is recycling old Nissan leaf batteries and has begun turning some of them into energy storage for the home. How is it done, and is it possible here in New Zealand? Audio
ECan remains defiant on bus fares
Canterbury's regional council continues to push back against government pressure to raise bus fares.
Concerns new drug-driving testing could catch medication
Dr Catherine Crofts is worried over potential ramifications on Kiwis who are punished for taking prescription drugs. Audio
Commuters stranded as signal failure suspends Wellington trains
Train commuters stranded as signal failure suspends Wellington trains. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wellington train services suspended due to mass signal failure
Train services to and from Wellington Station are currently suspended because of a mass signal failure. Reporter Krystal Gibbens spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Investigation into grounding of Austro Carina released
An investigation has found a fishing boat which ran aground on Canterbury's Banks Peninsula in 2023 when it turned towards land and nobody was in the wheelhouse to stop it. Audio
Two new zero emission hydrogen trucks launched
Two new zero emission trucks are being launched on Thursday as part of an effort to reduce emissions from transport. TR Group general manager Brendan King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 March 2025
In today's episode, the main road in the small Whakatane town of Murupara is closed while a Police negotiation team is responding to an active incident, psychologists in Aotearoa are claiming a… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 March 2025
In today's episode, the main road in the small Whakatane town of Murupara is closed while a Police negotiation team is responding to an active incident, psychologists in Aotearoa are claiming a… Audio
Quarter of road workers verbally abused on daily basis: Survey
A quarter of road workers are being verbally abused by motorists on a daily basis according to a survey by NZTA Waka Kotahi. NZTA Auckland and Northland manager Jacqui Hori-Hoult spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Only 17% of Wairarapa trains on time for month
Staff shortages are being blamed for the train delays. Audio
Wairarapa residents angry over train disruption
Wairarapa residents are angry over ongoing disruption to the train line connecting their towns to the capital. Greater Wellington Regional Council deputy chair, and former Featherston mayor, Adrienne… Audio
Gisborne District Council seeks advice on speed limit rules
Gisborne's council is seeking advice on the Government's changes to road speed limits - Zita Campbell has the news Audio
Government accused of misleading over $78m Christchurch project
"This is not new money - it's robbing Peter to pay Paul," Labour MP Tracey McLellan says.
Driver charged after multiple hurt in Taupō crash
Two vehicles crashed on the Napier-Taupō Road near Rangitaiki School Road, Taupō District.
Heathrow boss defends response as airport resumes flights after fire brought facility to standstill
Heathrow's chief executive apologised to stranded passengers but said the power outage and shutdown was "unprecedented." Audio
Hawaiian Airlines flight returns to Auckland after mechanical fault
Faulty landing gear has forced a Hawaiian Airlines flight to turn back to Auckland Airport.
Gisborne seeks legal advice on new speed limit rule changes
The council's bylaw process complicates implementing the new speed limits.
Rail still seen as 'crucial' to Canterbury's future
The Greater Christchurch Partnership and the Canterbury Regional Transport Committee have made their recommendations on the draft Canterbury Regional Public Transport Plan.
