Transport
Sailors rescued after rigging damage to yacht
Four sailors were rescued from a life raft this afternoon after abandoning their yacht off Great Barrier Island.
Dr Roger Tyers: The no-fly return trip from Beijing to Southampton
Climate researcher Roger Tyers is back on the road after completing his investigations into how Chinese people think and behave regarding environmental issues and climate change. He joins the show… Audio
Dr Neil Thorpe: Speed camera impact on saving lives often overstated
The Government is currently taking advice on road safety, with one suggestion being to follow the example of Sweden, where speed cameras are clearly sign-posted, and used far more widely. However the… Audio
Escalating obsession: 'People Movers'
'People Movers' is a one woman passion project, an independent podcast mining a very particular niche: escalators! Lindsey Green was commuting through Melbourne station when she started noticing that… Audio
Napier to Wairoa rail line reopens
The Napier-Wairoa rail line has reopened today, seven years after major storm damage closed the tracks. Video
Auckland train services have resumed, Auckland Transport says
Auckland Transport says city rail services have resumed and were expected to be fully operational by 2pm.
More than 70 flights cancelled, delayed due to fog
Thick fog has caused more than 70 flights to be cancelled or delayed at Auckland Airport this morning, the second day in a row of fog causing issues.
Napier-Wairoa rail line reopens
The Napier-Wairoa rail line will reopen on Friday, seven years after major storm damage closed the tracks.
The reinstated line is the first significant rail project funded through the Provincial… Audio
Uber air taxis to be tested in Melbourne
Ride share app, Uber is launching a futuristic system of air taxis which would take passengers to the skies. Audio
Christchurch City Council reconsiders northern motorway plan
Christchurch City Council has agreed to reconsider how it manages traffic through the city's northern suburbs, before the Christchurch Northern Corridor opens. Audio
Chch council considers new transport plans after public pressure
Christchurch City Council has agreed to reconsider how it manages traffic through the city's northern suburbs, when the Christchurch Northern Corridor opens next year. Video, Audio
Speed cameras with Swedish way
The country may well turn to Sweden for inspiration when it comes to trying to reduce speeding and the road toll. Experts say we should add many more speed cameras and signpost them as a deterrent. Audio
Story of the Day for 13 June 2019
Ride-share company Uber reckons airborne taxis are mere months away from being a reality. But is the company using PR to push through policy? Audio
Horowhenua rural roads drop to 80km/h
Speed limits on Horowhenua's rural roads are set to drop after a review on road safety.
Speed cameras 'not about stinging motorists with fines for no reason'
The government won't be signing off on a vast increase in the number of speed cameras, unless they're well sign-posted. Video
Horowhenua votes to cut rural road speed limits
On Wednesday night the Horowhenua District Council voted for new, lower speed limits.
Many of the district's back roads will be reduced from 100km/h to 80km/h, and unsealed roads will have an even… Audio
More speed cameras a pricey over-reaction - National
The government has pulled back on advice we follow the lead of Sweden and massively increase the number of speed cameras on the road.
The Associate Transport Minister, Julie-Anne Genter, says it… Video, Audio
Speed cameras only for most dangerous roads - Genter
The government won't be signing off on a vast increase in the number of speed cameras, unless they're well sign-posted.
On Wednesday, RNZ revealed the government has been advised to look into… Audio
Lower road speed limits to be targeted - Genter
Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter says the government has no intention of following Sweden's example and massively increasing the number of speed cameras unless they are well signposted.
…Who's Up? Truck driver Terene Batten
Here at First Up we always want to hear from you if you're up with us at this time of the morning and starting your day early, Terene Batten drives a logging truck for McCarthy's transport in and… Audio