Transport
Wayne Brown: AT 'got a bit ahead of themselves'
Auckland Transport is delaying part of its plan to expand bus lanes on Karangahape Road - and the city's mayor has something to say about it. Audio
Auckland mayor on AT's plan to ditch carparks on K road
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6340712863112 Video, Audio
K road carparks to be ditched in hopes of better public transport
Car parks are about to vanish from the iconic K road entertainment and shopping strip, to make way for more public transport. But some businesses are not along for the ride. From Sunday, more buses… Video, Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Scott Campbell (Part 1)
Wallace and panellists Sue Bradford and Scott Campbell discuss Labour's potentially shifting stance on a capital gains and wealth tax and the uproar in Auckland over the sudden announcement of a plan… Audio
Kids in cars exposed to more air pollution than those biking, walking and bussing
Research shows it is the kids who are being driven to school that breathe in in the highest levels of noxious fumes per minute, instead of those walking or cycling next to traffic. New Zealand… Audio
'Pretty unimpressed': Woman irate over operator's response after bus crashes into car
A Wellington woman whose parked car was crashed into by a bus is furious at the response she got from the bus company.
Buses colliding with parked cars in capital
A Wellington woman whose parked car was smashed up by a passing bus is furious at the response she got from the bus company.
Buses collided with 88 parked cars in the city, in the first nine months… Audio
Waka Kotahi: E-scooters up to four times as risky as cycling
Speed and alcohol use were major factors in accidents involving e-scooters, the report found.
Air NZ warns of disruption amid engine inspections
Air NZ services could be disrupted for the next two years as 17 of its aircraft are checked for microscopic cracks in the engines' fans. Audio
Thousands of Auckland bus cards reaching expiry date
Thousands of electronic cards used to travel on Auckland's public transport are about to run out of gas. The pre-paid Auckland Transport Hop cards allow commuters to take advantage of cheaper fares… Video, Audio
'Outrageous' stalling on sustainable transport projects - advocates
Cycling and walking advocates are dismayed the transport agency has stopped funding projects to encourage walking, cycling and using public transport.
Motorists advised to avoid Auckland Harbour Bridge after crash
Motorists travelling over the Auckland Harbour Bridge are being advised to take alternative routes after a serious crash just after midday.
Speed limit U-turn: Rotorua moves to 'tailored' approach over blanket rules
Rotorua's council has taken a U-turn from a "blanket" approach to reducing speed limits and will instead work with schools to set them.
Ana Swanson: can container ships ever be green?
The Laura Maersk, launched in September, is the first cargo ship to set sail with a green methanol engine. It's a significant milestone in the industry's efforts to lower its global greenhouse gas… Audio
Wellington Airport shares sale being considered by city council
Wellington City Council is considering selling its airport shares as it works out a way to pay for its long term plan.
'It feels like old people don't matter' - Cashless buses causing anxiety among elderly
The prospect of cashless buses will cause anxiety for older residents, Grey Power North Canterbury president Jan Pentecost says.
Lowering speed limits helps to reduce emissions
Waka Kotahi says it's lowered speed limits to 80 kilometres per hour on about four percent of New Zealand highways as part of the Road to Zero safety campaign.
The changes have frustrated many… Audio
Drivers needed to transport young people
An Auckland transport service is looking for up to 70 drivers to help assist children and young people with safety or mobility needs to and from school. Cross Country Rentals already transports 2500… Audio
City Rail Link: Victoria Street to reopen for public access at year end
Auckland Council says construction is on track for a major redevelopment, with Victoria Street expected to reopen by end of 2023.
Tesla under microscope for inflated claims about capabilities
Tesla is under the microscope over allegations it's may have over revved claims about its famous cars capitalities. The company's revealed it's been subpoena'd by the US Department of Justice for more… Video, Audio
