Public Transport
Paying for public transport
Public transport fares have been halved until the end of June, but to what extent are our bus and train trips already subsidised by the government and local councils? Audio
The best way to parallel park, according to science
Parallel parking is a source of extreme consternation for some people; others revel in the challenge. But what's the best way to parallel park your car? New research has found a simple… Audio
Fast-rising prices - and loud cries of 'crisis'
After the media seized on 'pain at the pump' the PM was pressed to concede sudden spikes in prices constituted 'a crisis.' She eventually did, but - like a pricey petrol - that only gets us so far. Audio
New Zealand's caution around Covid-19 remains high
As NZ waits and watches the potential spread of the contagious Omicron variant, Research New Zealand polled Kiwis on whether they are taking a more cautious approach and avoiding activities due to… Audio
Wellington: Plan to develop council land near public transport
The regional council says it has significant land holdings around stations which could be used for housing, retail and public services.
Using inner-city land for parking doesn't add up during housing crisis
Analysis - Even after experiencing some of the highest-priced US property markets, I was taken aback by house conditions and prices in New Zealand, writes [Timothy Welch].
Wellington's derailed train units to be out of use for months
Two train units derailed last month along the Kapiti Coast may be out of action for months.
Mandatory masks slipping from faces on Auckland's buses
The mask appears to be slipping from people's faces on buses in Auckland.
Mask wearing is compulsory on public transport across the country but it's a rule many appear to be ignoring.
And those… Video, Audio
Live cross to the Auckland 'Liberate the Lane' rally
Bike Auckland's Liberate the Lane took place at Point Erin Park in Ponsonby this morning, before the cyclists made their way across the harbour bridge. The Chair and Spokesperson for Bike Auckland… Audio
Survey: Only 68% of Kiwis feel safe on public transport
Research New Zealand has taken the pulse of the nation regarding Kiwis' perceptions of personal safety, and some of the results are troubling, including the fact that more than 30 percent of people… Audio
Calling Home: Kane Harnett-Mutu in Copenhagen
Taihape native Kane Harnett-Mutu is taking haka to Denmark and beyond, though Covid-19 has put paid to that work recently. But he plans to get back to spreading the positive gospel of haka when… Audio
Michael Baker: 'Power is there to detain Covid-19 contacts'
Auckland moved back into Alert Level 3 lockdown this morning - with the rest of the country being moved to level 2 - after a new Covid-19 case was detected in the community. Joining us again is the… Audio
Covid 19: Not following the rules 'puts all of us at risk' - Auckland mayor Phil Goff
Aucklanders let out a collective gasp last night when news broke that the city would be going back into Alert Level 3 lockdown after a new community case of Covid-19 was detected. Mayor Phil Goff… Audio
Covid-19: NZ females more likely not to get vaccinated
A Research NZ survey shows that our willingness to be vaccinated is relatively low, especially for females, while only two thirds of us are currently using the tracking app. Research NZ partner… Audio
Michael Baker: 'We need rules around the use of masks'
Public Health Expert Michael Baker believes having clear rules around the use of masks will help dampen down the threat of community transmission and avoid another lockdown. Professor Baker joins the… Audio
'Near extinction' of influenza in NZ as numbers drop due to lockdown
Mask wearing and social distancing for Covid-19 has all but cut influenza cases in New Zealand this year, with only six flu isolates detected in this country from April to August. Professor Michael… Audio
Calls for govt to prop up public transport through Covid
Some public transport operators fear for the future of the Transport Agency after the government stops ploughing money into the sector to prop it up.
The Weekend Panel with Jane Clifton & Richard Harman
Our weekend panelists Jane Clifton and Richard Harman discuss, among other topics, $300 spot fines for people who don't wear masks on public transport, lockdown fatigue, the Green School in Oakura… Audio
Bus drivers relieved at mandatory masks, but want more protection
There's some relief among bus drivers that masks will become mandatory for passengers come Monday, with anxieties running high among workers.
The Prime Minister announced that from Monday, masks must… Audio
Calling Home: Michael Hemmingsen in Guam
Michael Hemmingsen is one half of the two person team in the Philosophy programme at the University of Guam. He, wife Mariko and son Aki have lived on the tropical island for two and a half years and… Audio