Transport
Nelson Library reopens after earthquake strengthening
We catch up with local democracy reporter Max Frethy in Nelson. Audio
Why you might see more roadworks over summer
NZTA explains why longer days and warm temperatures are the "best time" for resurfacing roads.
Return of tourists raises frustration on roads
A return to pre-Covid levels of tourists driving on the West Coast is raising concern.
Tourist pleads guilty to careless driving following fatal Canterbury crash
Susan Johnson was killed in the two-vehicle crash at Castle Hill, and three others seriously injured.
'Massive effort' to get detours ready for Brynderwyns closure
Northland roading crews have made more than 300 repairs to the scenic and freight routes ahead of next month's shutdown.
Muriwai residents describe beach as 'wild west' after accident kills one person
Some Muriwai residents say it's the wild west when it comes to vehicles hooning along the local beach, with no clear rules or controls.
One person died and another two were injured when a vehicle… Audio
The carbon cost of home delivery
Shampoo in one parcel, socks in another - for many of us, it's become normal to hear several knocks on the door from a courier during a week.
But all this to-ing and fro-ing has an impact on the… Audio
Calls for vehicle ban on Muriwai beach after accident
A Muriwai community leader wants the government to ban vehicles from beaches, fearing more children could be killed if they aren't.
One person died and another two were injured after a vehicle rolled… Audio
Memories from Tangiwai disaster still vivid 70 years on - rescuer
An Ohakune man attending the memorial service of the Tangiwai rail disaster says he is still touched by the events seventy years on.
Scrapping clean car discount cost $138m in fuel savings – transport officials
The advice was never officially presented because the new government suspended the need for regulatory impact statements for undoing Labour-era policies.
Beware of HOP card scam - Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport is warning users against an online scam where people fraudulently try to sell AT HOP cards.
Waka Kotahi urges caution on West Coast roads
Waka Kotahi is urging West Coast drivers to take care as heavy downpours are expected to continue.
A surface flooding warning is in place on State Highway 6 between Hokitika to Haast.
Drivers are… Audio
KiwiRail charged over Cook Strait ferry breakdown
Nearly 900 people were on Interislander Kaitaki when it lost power.
Kapiti Coast residents outraged by lengthy road detour
Kapiti Coast residents are outraged by a lengthy road detour which will be in place for months - and they're planning a protest.
Waka Kotahi is attaching a clip-on bike path and pedestrian walkway to… Audio
Concern for small businesses during Waikanae Bridge detour
Kāpiti Coast residents are outraged by a lengthy road detour, with some planning to protest it. Kāpiti Coast residents are outraged by a lengthy road detour, with some planning to...
Bid to keep Christchurch light rail hopes alive
Despite the axing of Auckland's plans, Greater Christchurch councils are hoping to keep their proposal going,
Christchurch councils stand behind light rail proposal
Councils in the Christchurch region are hoping to keep their light rail proposal alive, despite the axing of a similar project in Tamaki Makaurau-Auckland in recent days.
Plans to introduce light… Audio
South Aucklanders react to public transport fare hike: 'It's already a tight budget'
A woman living with disabilities says the fare rise will make life tougher for people like her.
'Disappointing': Frustration as EV road user charges announced
The decision, alongside axing the clean car discount, will seriously hit sales, an industry group says. Audio
Road user charges a potential EV deterrent
The government has announced EV and plug-in hybrid car owners will now pay road user charges starting on the first of April.
Transport minister Simeon Brown says it's a transition towards 'fairness… Audio
