Transport
Interislander ferry fleet project to end after further funding denied
A project to replace the Interislander ferry fleet will now not go ahead as the coalition government has declined KiwiRail's request for further funding. Audio
Auckland Airport readies to open new transport hub
Early work on an integrated international/domestic terminal is underway too.
Government to hit the brake on speed limit changes
The government's pulling the handbrake on speed limit changes, saying it will stop blanket speed limit reductions. The Labour government introduced 80km per hour speed limits on some highways, and… Video, Audio
Axing fair pay agreements could cost bus drivers up to $10,000 a year - union
Axing fair pay agreements will shave up to $10,000 a year off a bus drivers salary according to the Council of Trade Unions. The government plans to get rid of the policy by Christmas, putting an end… Video, Audio
Waka Kotahi directed to stop blanket speed limit reductions
The Coalition has removed the mandatory requirement and deadline for authorities to submit and then implement speed management plans.
Nearly $50m of repairs to SH1 between Auckland and Hamilton delayed further
Almost $50 million of repairs to State Highway 1 between Auckland and Hamilton are mired in delays and question marks.
Would-be EV owners rush to buy as the clean car rebate ends
Would-be EV owners are flocking to dealers around the country and rushing to get their applications in for the clean car rebate, ahead of its demise on December 31. Anyone applying for the rebate on… Audio
Illegal high-powered e-scooters left unmonitored by authorities
According to the Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, e-scooters cannot exceed 300 watts - that is less than a lawnmower - to qualify as "low-powered vehicles".
Speedy 100km/h e-scooters can't be used on footpaths or roads
New high-powered electric scooters some of which can go nearly one hundred kilometers an hour are now being sold in New Zealand, but there's a problem. They are too powerful and too fast to be safely… Audio
Costs, rain hit e-bike sales, but riders still love the commute
As the weather warms up and the days get longer, you might have noticed more people getting back on their bikes. A noticable trend during the pandemic was the the influx of electric bikes, or e -… Audio
Hawke's Bay on-demand bus service trial in Hastings swamps council staff
An on-demand bus service trial in Hastings has put a "significant load" on the regional council's call centre, and is double the cost of a regular fixed-route bus.
Waka Kotahi to use its English name first after pressure from government
Waka Kotahi will begin referring to itself using its English name first after pressure from parties in the coalition government.
'This project is about-face' - Councillor says second harbour crossing should prioritise public transport
North Shore ward councillor Chris Darby says busway improvements should be top priority ahead of traffic lanes. Audio
Old trains to be relocated from Taumarunui after deteriorating for years
There are finally plans to move some of the crumbling old Auckland commuter train carriages blighting the main street of Taumarunui. Audio
Plans to move old Taumarunui trains after years sitting deserted
After years of waiting there are finally plans to move some of the crumbling old Auckland commuter trains blighting the main street of central North Island town Taumarunui. The local mayor says once… Video, Audio
'A stupid number' - Auckland Council, Wayne Brown reject plan for harbour tunnel
Auckland Council's Transport and Infrastructure Committee has decided not to support the current $56 billion plan for a secondary harbour crossing.
'It's pretty broken': Fix for Brynderwyns the priority as National charts new path on Northland roading
Coalition negotiations and damage inflicted by extreme weather have forced a change in National's long-standing roading priorities for Northland.
Councillor complains cycle lanes will ruin his sports car
Murray Chong says cycle lane separation barriers would prevent him pulling his low-riding sports car out of the way for emergency services vehicles.
Air NZ purchases first battery powered electric aircraft
The future of flying could be electric. Air New Zealand has purchased its first battery powered electric aircraft to pursue emissions free flying on all small regional flights by 2030. According to… Video, Audio
Air NZ's first battery-powered electric aircraft to be used for cargo
Air New Zealand has purchased its first battery-powered electric aircraft. Video
