Transport
What's next for Auckland 'transport challenges' now light rail halted?
The government has agreed to cancel Labour's multi-billion-dollar light rail plans - but it is not clear what it will do instead.
Green MP Julie-Anne Genter on government plans to scrap LGWM
The team behind Auckland Light Rail is still waiting to hear exactly what comes next, after a stop work notice was issued for the multi-billion-dollar project.
The government has agreed to cancel… Audio
Canterbury's $10.8 billion transport wish list
Canterbury mayors are backing the call for a $10.8 billion investment in local transport infrastructure, but the government will need to help.
Coromandel residents weeks away from SH25A Xmas present
Coromandel residents and holidaymakers are just weeks away from being able to cross the peninsula via the main road again. State Highway 25A was washed away in the summer storms, and a massive rebuild… Video, Audio
Groundbreaking transatlantic flight using greener fuel takes off
Operated by Virgin Atlantic, it is flying from London's Heathrow to New York's JFK Airport.
USAR vehicles in "crisis" says senior officer
Urban Search and Rescue have trucks so old they keep breaking down and are not safe.
This, from OIA papers that include an email from the day Cyclone Gabrielle hit in which a senior Urban Search and… Audio
Canterbury councils want to spend ten-billion on transport upgrades
Canterbury councils want to spend about $10 billion on transport upgrades and maintenance over the next decade.
The region's mayors have agreed on a wish list, called the draft Regional Land… Audio
Angry cruise ship passengers given Hobart holiday instead of New Zealand
They had been hoping for a 13-day "Kiwi adventure" cruise; instead they arrived in Hobart after authorities stopped the ship from entering New Zealand waters because of a biosecurity risk.
First green-fuelled trans-Atlantic flight to take off
Airlines see the flight, which is supported by government funding, as demonstrating that a greener way of flying is possible.
Waka Kotahi delays closing SH1 in Brynderwyns for consultation
A decision to close State Highway One through the Brynderwyns for vital repairs has been delayed so Waka Kotahi can consult with the local communities. The main route in and out of Northland needs to… Video, Audio
Air NZ flight lands safely in Hamilton after gas scare
The flight between Napier and Auckland was diverted to Hamilton Airport this morning due to the smell of gas.
Dedicated rescue tug for NZ coastline likely too expensive, harbourmaster says
Greater Wellington Regional Council says recent engine troubles with the domestic cargo ship the Rangitata is a further example of where they are relying on luck to avoid shipping incidents around the…
Around the motu: Todd Niall in Auckland
Todd looks at the biggest issues facing our biggest city - including Auckland Council selling the Downtown carpark to Precinct Properties, despite a last-minute flurry of opposition and threat to sue… Audio
Paid parking plans delayed in Tauranga after public outcry
The commission that administers the city has reconsidered after submissions from a business owner.
Public transport demand rises, but bus shortage worries officials
More people are using public transport in Canterbury, but there are not enough buses to keep up with growing demand.
Some motorists losing hundreds on car insurance - Consumer NZ
Consumer NZ says some motorists are losing hundreds of dollars a year due to their insurance policies, as premiums skyrocket. It carried out a survey which found they've increased up to 38 percent in… Audio
Highway reopens after slip that claimed a life
SH2 south of Wairoa has opened to one lane today as work continues to clear a slip that was brought down by heavy rain. Audio
State Highway Two reopens but work continues to clear slip
State Highway Two south of Wairoa has reopened - but is down to one lane - as work continues to clear a slip where a person was killed and another seriously injured in a crash on Sunday.
Dozens of… Audio
Brynderwyns State Highway 1 closure announcement again delayed
National transport agency Waka Kotahi has deferred a decision about when to close State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns for urgent repairs.
One person dead from 'medical event' in Auckland crash
Several roads are closed in Mt Albert and drivers asked to avoid the area.
