Transport
Mixed views on changing speed limits in Franklin, AK
The Government wants to raise speed limits, but Auckland Council is pushing back - Leonard Powell reports from Auckland's Franklin district. Audio
Aratere to return to full sailings by August
The stricken ferry will have a graduated return to service, but Picton businesses are suffering in the meantime, locals say. Audio
New Auckland passenger trains arrive in city from Mexico
The trains will add capacity to the network, meaning more people can get where they need to go, Auckland Transport says.
Woman left with life-changing injuries after crash now educating others
Bridie Young was only 18 when a crash left her unable to eat, walk or talk. "I had to learn everything all over again."
Should a new entity be set up to run Interislander ferries?
As the government mulls over options for how new ferries could operate, political and industry leaders are weighing in on the debate. Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Sally Wenley (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nick Leggett and Sally Wenley discuss the closure of iconic Auckland restaurant SPQR, the response to President Joe Biden's performance at a press… Audio
Watch: Truck tips on its end in Upper Hutt
A truck has ended up in an unusual position while trying to lift a concrete slab.
Minister tight lipped about whether Kiwirail could lose ferries
The Transport Minister won't say whether an advisory group has suggested KiwiRail lose its ferry contract, but the Maritime Union says it looks that way. Audio
City Rail Link gets new CEO, outgoing boss takes up Ireland metro role
City Rail Link has appointed chief financial officer Patrick Brockie to take over from departing chief executive Dr Sean Sweeney.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 12 July
In the show today, the Government says it's cracking down on road cones, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon chaired a meeting with several NATO counterparts, a Kmart worker who was sacked after she… Audio
Black ice, fog and grit causing problems for Southland drivers
South Island police have received multiple reports of black ice on roads.
Wellington's regional council chair on Interislander ferries management
Should a new entity be set up to run the Interislander ferries? Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the government has received recommendations by an independent advisory group on what to do with the… Audio
Union on KiwiRail running Cook Strait ferries
The Transport minister is refusing to confirm or deny whether the govt has been advised by the Independent Ferry Advisory Group that KiwiRail no longer run the Cook Strait ferries.The Interislander… Audio
Transport Minister on KiwiRail running Cook Strait ferries
The Transport minister is refusing to confirm or deny whether the govt has been advised by the Independent Ferry Advisory Group that KiwiRail no longer run the Cook Strait ferries.The Interislander… Audio
Government starts crackdown on road cones
The Government says its cracking down on road cones. New guidelines are to be introduced to reduce the number put out on our roads and the Transport minister Simeon Brown says The New Zealand… Audio
Government declares crackdown on 'excessive' road cones
The current approach to traffic management is "out of control", frustrating drivers and increasing costs, the minister says.
Explained: congestion charging - how it would help
Congestion charging, what is it, and how will it work? RNZ Explainer Editor Katie Kenny has the details Audio
Aratere grounding: Interislander hits back at Peters
KiwiRail has hit back at acting PM Winston Peters' claims that it covered up the cause of the grounding of the Aratere ferry.
Peters alleges cover-up over Interislander crash
The cause of the grounding is being probed but the acting PM says "it's clear as daylight something dramatically has gone wrong". Audio
All you need to know about time of use charging
Explainer - The schemes aim to get traffic off roads at peak times while raising money for transport infrastructure. Here's how they could work in Auckland.