Transport
Auckland councillor, residents, industry groups against congestion charge
The proposed charge would be around $3.50-$5 per trip, and those opposed are concerned there are not enough alternatives for people to get to work. Audio
State Highway 15 south of Kaikohe closed after crash
State Highway 15 south of Kaikohe is expected to remain closed until Wednesday evening following a serious crash involving a car and a logging truck.
Cycleway developers warned after deaths of little blue penguins
The developers of a Wellington cycleway have been reprimanded after several kororā were killed.
Auckland Transport warns train users to expect delays after earlier break down
Auckland Transport is warning train users to expect delays, after a train from Hamilton broke down in Auckland on Wednesday morning.
$404 for a ticket? Tauranga ferry plans shelved over 'scary' cost
Plans to set up a ferry service in the Western Bay of Plenty have been canned because of the "eye watering" cost.
Debate over congestion charge for Auckland
Debate is heating up over the introduction of a congestion charge for Aucklanders.
Auckland Council's Transport and Infrastructure Committee is meeting tomorrow to discuss the so-called 'Time of Use… Audio
Auckland congestion charge 'encouragement to behave differently'
A proposal to introduce congestion charges of up to $5 for some of Auckland's busiest roads is a "simple solution", says Auckland mayor Wayne Brown. Audio
Congestion charging bill derailed at last minute, former MP says
Legislation to allow congestion charging on roads just failed to make it over the line in the last Parliament, but is parked up ready to go.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown on introducing congestion charges
Auckland council will meet on Thursday to discuss whether to introduce congestion charges for Auckland's busiest roads.
The so-called 'Time of Use Charge' would cost drivers between $3.50 to $5 per… Audio
Auckland Council to discuss congestion charges
Auckland council will meet on Thursday to discuss the introduction of congestion charges for some of Auckland's busiest roads.
The so-called 'Time of Use Charge' would charge people using specific… Audio
Brynderwyn Hills section of SH1 to close for repairs
State Highway One over the Brynderwyn Hills, a vital passage linking Northland to the rest of the country, will fully close while damage done during Cyclone Gabrielle is repaired.
Waka Kotahi says… Audio
Car insurance premiums sky rocket
A growing number of people are going without car insurance because of the cost.
Poll shows majority want public transport discounts to stay
Polling commissioned by a group advocating for cheaper public transport shows 71 percent of New Zealanders want the current discounts to stay.
In this year's budget, the outgoing government made… Audio
SH1 to Northland may close for months of maintenance, starving region of visitors
State Highway One, the main route in and out of Northland could be completely closed at the Brynderwyns for months for maintenance, starving the region of much needed visitors and income. A group of… Video, Audio
Motorcyclists' close call with logging trucks caught on camera
A logging company is urging motorists to be more patient after two motorbikes nearly collided with one of their trucks.
Car insurance premiums up by as much as 38 percent
Car insurance premiums have sky rocketed - up by as much as 38 percent in two years according to a Consumer NZ survey.
The survey also found that 10 percent of people who don't have coverage, have… Audio
Reopening of State Highway 25A a 'beacon of hope' says Thames-Coromandel mayor
The Thames-Coromandel mayor says the reopening of State Highway 25A before Christmas is a beacon of hope for many local businesses.
The road, a key link to holiday homes in places like Whangamatā and… Audio
Climate activist seeking compensation payout after wrongful arrest
A protester with the Restore Passenger Rail group could get a compensation payout after being arrested for putting up posters.
Coromandel's Christmas present: SH25A open by 20 December
We all know the phrase "underpromise, overdeliver" - well Waka Kotahi has done just that, delivering an early Christmas present for the Coromandel. It's announced state highway 25A will be open by the… Audio
Tauranga businesses upset with carpark closure
Time to catch up with the neighbourhood of Tauranga with local democracy reporter Alisha Evans. And the BoP capital is having it's own carpark controversy. Audio
