Transport
Wellington Cable Car website hacked, scam emails sent
A scammer pretending to be NZTA is telling people their vehicle registration is due, linking to a fake website that asks for payment.
Mt Messenger bypass blows budget, gets funding boost
The controversial Mt Messenger Bypass project on State Highway 3 in Taranaki has got a funding boost after a $10 million budget blowout. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Hundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/h
NZTA says some roads will revert automatically and others are subject to public feedback.
No plans for SH1 safety improvements in Kaikōura, despite concerns
Business owners are worried about safety at a busy intersection where trucks "thunder" through town.
Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled due to large swells
Large swells have cancelled Cook Strait sailings on both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferries.
Proposal to increase Marlborough bus fares by 20 percent
The increase aims to address the escalating maintenance costs across the sector.
Residents furious over speed limit change
A small community is "angry and frustrated" it's been forced to once again fight a battle it thought it had already won.
Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after North Sea collision
A man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the vessel collision in the North Sea on Tuesday. Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Consultation planned for controversial speed limit reversals in Tasman
The Transport Agency has confirmed it will consult on the automatic speed reversal of two sections of highway through Nelson following strong community opposition.
Retrial ordered in case against Wellington rail protesters
Four people were charged with endangering transport, which carries a maximum 14-year jail term.
NZTA commits to consultation on controversial Nelson speed limit increase
After weeks of uncertainty for residents about a speed limit increase through a Nelson suburb, the New Zealand Transport Agency has confirmed the community will be consulted.
Cargo vessel and oil tanker collide in the North Sea
A major rescue operation is underway in the North Sea after an oil tanker and a cargo ship collided off the East Yorkshire coast in the UK. Europe correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Plans to make busy Auckland road 'more productive'
A new planned shared walking and cycling path on a busy North Shore route will help ease congestion in the area, says Auckland Transport.
Restore Passenger Rail protester found not guilty
One Restore Passenger Rail protester has been found not guilty of endangering transport during protests against climate change, but there is still no verdict on the other three accused.
Government looking for partner to build and run Northland Expressway
Registrations of interest will open this week for the four-lane Road of National Significance between Warkworth and Whangārei.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 7 March 2025
In today's episode, health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a radical overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and partnering with the private sector, Labour's Chris… Audio
Petrol prices expected to drop
Some good news for drivers as petrol prices are expected to drop in the coming days. AA's fuel price spokesperson Terry Collins spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Three-car crash blocks lanes on Auckland's Northern Motorway
Emergency services were called just before midday after three cars collided near the Silverdale off-ramp.
Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran resigns
The chief executive will leave the airline in October after five years with the company.
Rock-throwing forces Whangārei bus to avoid route
The incident was damaging buses and putting drivers and passengers in danger.
