Transport
Inquiry into Wellington rail outage looks at new overhead lines
Documents show a track operations manager believed overhead lines failed in two places because design or installation work was "wrong" or poorly done.
Eye watering cost for Auckland roading project, cyclists say
The government has revealed plans to revive revive the Mill Road corridor project and the East West Link - both costing billions. Audio
Why worker shortages at Ōhakea are putting commercial flights at risk
A shortage of rescue and firefighting service workers at the Air Force's Base Ōhakea has "compromised" Emirates' services to New Zealand, the airline says.
The Panel Explainer: Transport
Today on The Panel, land transport and congestion charge expert Scott Wilson explains parts of the new draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport, and why Tauranga balked at congestion… Audio
Director of Board of Airline Representatives responds to Ōhakea
A shortage of rescue and fire fighting services at Ōhakea Airbase is jeopardising international flights. Emirates which flies to Auckland and Christchurch, must designate an alternative airport in… Audio
Defence Force planes won't be replaced in short-term - Collins
The Defence Minister says leasing or replacing Defence Force planes is off the cards in the short-term.
Govt pumping 'eye-watering' amount of money into road project - cycling advocates
Cycling advocates say the government's pumping an "eye watering" amount of money into a roading project in South Auckland that was put on ice 3 years ago. The Government yesterday unveiled its draft… Audio
Shortage of rescue services at Ōhakea threatens Emirates viability
A shortage of rescue and firefighting services at Ōhakea air force base has threatened the viability of a commercial giant's services to New Zealand. RNZ has obtained a letter Emirates sent to then… Audio
Rego cost rises 'can't be a broken promise' - Minister Chris Bishop
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has defended not campaigning on the increase to vehicle registration fees, and says it's not a broken promise.
Congestion charges back on agenda for main centres
Congestion charges are set to be firmly back on the agenda for drivers in some of our main centres.
It's been revealed the government is working with Tauranga, Auckland and other councils to come up… Audio
Former Defence Minister on problematic plane
The Prime Minister abandoned his Defence Force flight to Melbourne because a 'maintenance fault' was identified with the Boeing 757.
Christopher Luxon ended up flying commercially, and running behind… Audio
New Plymouth Mayor on funding for roads
A local government transport leader has given the government a "solid B plus" for its new draft transport plan.
New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom says the plan addresses the poor state of our roading… Audio
Fewer buying electric cars
New figures show fewer people are buying electric vehicles so far this year compared to 2023.
It's no surprise as the Clean Car discount has been scrapped, and from next month owners will also start… Audio
'Black-out' period in Waitematā Harbour for cruise ships extended
Auckland ferry commuters are not convinced an extended stand down period for cruise ships entering the harbour will ease the annual cancellations and delays.
Port of Auckland is extending the evening… Audio
Roads focus of Government's draft transport plan
Roads are the focus of the Government's new draft transport plan, while climate targets have been put on the backburner.
The new plan promises 15 new highways and a new fund to fix potholes, while… Audio
Petrol and car registration to go up to fund new roads
The government is being accused of making the cost of living worse, as it looks to charge motorists more to pay for roading projects.
On Monday it unveiled its $20 billion draft plan for transport… Audio
Ferry commuters have little hope changes will fix delays
Auckland ferry commuters are not convinced that an extended stand-down period for cruise ships entering the harbour will ease the annual bouts of cancellations and delays.
PM's 757 plane grounded due to fault
The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, is flying to Melbourne on a commercial flight Tuesday morning, after the Defence Force identified a "maintenance fault" with their Boeing 757 aircraft.
Luxon is… Audio
'Congestion creating disaster': Greens on government's transport plan proposal
The coalition government is proposing increasing petrol excise tax by 12 cents per litre in 2027 to help pay for new roads.
The Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced a raft of changes to be… Audio
Warning transport fee increases will impact lower-income families
The government's plan to charge motorists more to fund roading projects is being labelled broken promises that will only worsen the cost of living.