Transport
Auckland-Canberra flights proposed, but Air NZ says no
Plans for a trans-Tasman bubble by July have failed to get lift-off - with New Zealand government ministers saying it's too early for such a proposal.
Top business voices want to see a new flight… Audio
Speed and alcohol linked to fatal boat crash
Speed and alcohol were factors in a fatal jet boat crash in Fiordland last year.
Air NZ customers should get refund choice - Consumer NZ
The consumer watchdog says it is not reasonable for Air New Zealand to deny customers refunds and offer them credits instead. While one customer claims the credit system is too complex. Audio
Man seeking Air NZ refund for two trips
Philip Wilson booked two trips through Air New Zealand, one to Brisbane with his wife in May, and another to Fiji in September for seven family members.
He wants his money back.
Wilson speaks to… Audio
Consumer NZ meets minister over Air NZ refunds
The consumer watchdog has taken its fight for Air New Zealand to refund flights cancelled during the pandemic to the Consumer Affairs Minister.
Yesterday Air New Zealand apologised to customers who… Audio
The endless quest to build a road
Why is it so hard to build a coastal bypass road north of Wellington? Transmission Gully has been in the planning stages for over a century - and it's hit more hiccups. Audio
Will Covid change the way we move around ?
Will the Covid 19 pandemic change the way we move around? Transport scientist Dr Simon Kingham is the Ministry of Transport Chief Science Advisor, University of Canterbury professor of geography, and… Audio
Who's holding out on pandemic refunds?
A company many consider a national icon is refusing to refund hundreds of millions of dollars in customer cash. Why is Air New Zealand holding on to airfares for cancelled trips? Audio
Traffic light, poor driving blamed for Awakino gridlock
A short phasing traffic light at road works is being blamed for causing hundreds of holidaymakers to get caught in gridlocked traffic in the Awakino Gorge in Taranaki yesterday.
But the Transport… Audio
Traffic light glitch, poor driver behaviour blamed for Awakino gridlock
A short phasing traffic light at road works is being blamed for holding up hundreds of holidaymakers in gridlock in the Awakino Gorge on State Highway 3 in Taranaki yesterday.
Auckland CBD speed limits to drop
Several roads in Auckland's city centre will have their speed limits lowered to 30km/h later this month.
New speed limits to come into force in Bay of Plenty
Speed limits on State Highway 33 and State Highway 30 in Bay of Plenty will be reduced.
Truck carrying wind turbine blade rolls on highway
A truck carring a 64m-long wind turbine blade has tipped on its side along State Highway 45 in Taranaki.
Taranaki motorists warned to expect delays as giant wind turbines moved
Motorists are being warned to expect delays in Taranaki tomorrow as giant wind turbines are transported from Port Taranaki to the Waipipi Wind Farm near Waverley in South Taranaki.
Homer Tunnel to be closed for resurfacing
Motorists travelling to Milford Sound after the Queen's Birthday weekend can expect possible delays for road resurfacing.
Kaikōura Highway set to be finished this year
The Kaikōura Highway is on track to be completed by the end of the year, the rebuild construction alliance has said.
3MM: Brad Olsen on building pipes, not pipe dreams
Three Minutes Max, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on topics of their choice. Here's Brad Olsen, Senior Economist at Infometrics, on investing in the foundations of New Zealand. Audio
Chch motorists warned of delays as new motorway sections open
Christchurch drivers are being warned to expect delays as people get used to new layout on the Christchurch Southern Motorway. Video
Multi-million dollar boost will aid Transmission Gully restart
Wellington's billion dollar project Transmission Gully is getting a $14 million boost to kick the project back into action as negotiations continue.
Thousands hit road for first long weekend since lockdown ended
Buses are back, campervans are going cheap and thousands of Kiwis are hitting the road for the long weekend.
It's the first public holiday we've had since lockdown restrictions eased and plenty of… Video, Audio