Transport
Hamilton-to-Auckland train trial extended to June 2027
Te Huia has been given an extra year to prove itself.
Parking fines more than double in Hamilton after changes
In the 12 months after the changes, 1461 parking tickets were handed out with a combined value of $90,470.
Auckland Airport posts 'positive' half-year result
Auckland Airport has posted a steady half-year result, with the company cautiously optimistic about passenger growth in the near term.
Tradesman crashed van while blinded by sun
A tradesman who crashed into the back of a truck and died while blinded by the sun has prompted a warning about the dangers of sunstrike.
SH35 to partially reopen after landslides led to weeks-long closure
The road from Pōtaka through to Hicks Bay and around to Te Araroa will open for 12 hours each day, while crews continue work on repairs.
Labour's response to tolls for second AK harbour crossing
Labour's Willow-Jean Prime talks bridge tolls and corruption Audio
Food helicoptered to cut off residents
More than 200 people are still cut off on the southern coastline.
Moment of Calm: A piano at the station.
This week's Sonic Moment of Calm features pianist Lorraine Sampson taking the edge out of communiting life in a busy Auckland railway station. Audio
Shortfalls in driver licensing for trucks highlighted in review
The report highlights weaknesses in regulatory practices, processes, and systems including competing priorities, turnover, and IT issues.
Cyclists thigh-deep in water days after rain
The Petone railway underpass on a nearly-new $70 million cycleway is thigh-deep in water more than two days after the storm and heavy rain in Wellington.
Hurry up with new agricultural machine road rules, rural contractors say
New road rules for agricultural machinery are nowhere to be seen, and in the meantime contractors are still being stung with fines.
Bluebridge commits to Picton for another four decades
The announcement follows work that started last month on infrastructure upgrades to accommodate the government's new ferries when they arrive in 2029.
Government seeks advice on Auckland Harbour Bridge tolls
The government is seeking advice on adding a toll to the Auckland Harbour Bridge, to help pay for a second harbour crossing. Greater Auckland editor Matt Lowrie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Is 'March Madness' already hitting commuters?
The spike in Auckland traffic congestion is known as 'March Madness', but are travel times already picking up? Audio
Weather: Air New Zealand update
Air New Zealand chief operating officer Alex Marren after the airline cancelled flights out of Wellington, Napier and Palmerston North due to strong winds. Audio
Metlink pulls 11 trains out of service as parts supplier collapses
Australian parts supplier Trovon Australia has gone out of business.
Mayor and regional council chair demand Cook Strait rescue tug
Marlborough's mayor and Wellington's regional council chair say not having a dedicated open-ocean rescue tug for Cook Strait would put lives and economic lifelines in peril.
Relying on tug boat from Australia risks lives, council leaders say
Leaders on both sides of Cook Strait say lives could be put at risk due to its emergency tug being off-contract from this month.
New air connection between Christchurch and Nelson
Origin Air's new eighteen-seat flights between Christchurch and Nelson begin today. Origin Air chief executive Robert Inglis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Call for more coastal shipping as severe weather hits roads
There's a call for more investment in regional ports to increase the use of coastal shipping. Recent severe weather events have highlighted the economic vulnerability of roads in some parts of the… Audio