Simon Bridges
Two National MPs want to be deputy PM, ideally under Bill English
National MPs Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges have both put their names forward to replace Bill English as Deputy Prime Minister - and both want Mr English as leader. Audio
Road to Kaikoura to take longer to open than expected
People trapped in Kaikoura were told they should have access to the inland road this week - but today they were told it might be longer before it reopens, leaving them at a loss at what to do. Video, Audio
Days before road access to Kaikoura restored
The Transport Minister, Simon Bridges says teh government is committed to fixing state highway one but before that shipping options are on the table, including diverting the interislander. Audio
22 people in Seddon evacuation centre
RNZ reporter Kate Newton has just arrived in Seddon from Ward where 22 people are still in an evacuation centre. She joins Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
Road realigned in and around Kaikoura
Transport Minister Simon Bridges says there's significant damage to roads in the South Island following yesterday's magnitude 7.5 earthquake. Audio
The takeaway from a low-fact flying fast food yarn
Was it really news that a pizza was dropped onto a picnic blanket by a drone in a field outside Auckland? Is an age of food-by-air for the needy and greedy really upon us? Mediawatch looks for the… Video, Audio
The takeaway from a low-fact flying fast food yarn
Was it really news that a pizza was dropped onto a picnic blanket by a drone in a field outside Auckland? Is an age of food-by-air for the needy and greedy really upon us? Mediawatch looks for the…
Video, AudioAuckland the first to try out pizza delivery by air
Domino's has partnered with a drone company to become the first in the world to launch a commercial drone delivery service. The service will begin later this year in Auckland. Audio
Bridges promises more consultation after Katikati meeting
The Minister of Transport, Simon Bridges, promises more consultation on roads after fiery Katikati meeting. Audio
Bridges offers more detail on road charges plan
Auckland drivers will almost inevitably be slapped with tolls or charges in the not too distant future. Audio
Road tolls increasingly likely for Akld
Road tolls look more likely to become a reality in Auckland, following a report released by the Government and the Auckland Council. Audio
Akld road tolls seem likely
The chances of Aucklanders paying road tolls has become more likely with the Government for the first time saying the move will come in time. Video, Audio
Govt's $96m legal aid boost questioned
Legal aid lawyers do not believe the government's biggest top-up to the courts in more than a decade will help the people who need it most. Audio
Substandard steel being imported to NZ
An experienced Asian steel trader says loose controls in New Zealand means 95 percent of substandard steel being imported is not detected and ends up in bridges and buildings. Audio
The Government's plans for boosting uptake of electric vehicles
The Government has unveiled its long awaited electric vehicles policy - but what real difference will it make to the uptake of EVs? The government is to investigate bulk purchasing for government and… Audio
Transport Minister repsonds to Supergold card claims
The New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters is predicting the end of the SuperGold Card which allows 640-thousand NZers access to free off-peak public transport. Audio
Have the media missed the point about electric and hybrid cars?
Lately we’ve seen TV hosts charging around in super-expensive electric-powered supercars, and we've heard some fully-charged opinions in the media about whether they are the future of motoring. But… Audio
Have the media missed the point about electric and hybrid cars?
Lately we’ve seen TV hosts charging around in super-expensive electric-powered supercars, and we've heard some fully-charged opinions in the media about whether they are the future of motoring. But…
AudioDomestic flights may soon have luggage screened
Passengers travelling on domestic flights within New Zealand may soon need to have their luggage screened. Audio
Fossil Fuels - Necessity or Lethal Indulgence?
Eric Fryberg explores what future lies ahead for fossil fuels. Audio
