Transport
Cracking gridlock with congestion charges
If congestion charges work to break up gridlock, why don't we have them in place by now?
AudioFog causes travel disruption at Wellington Airport
Wellington Airport is advising customers to check directly with their airlines for updates as low fog cancels 35 flights coming in and out of the capital.
Takanini mulls level crossings removal options
A community bisected by one of Auckland's busiest railway lines is set to see several intersections closed for significant periods, after the city rail link opens. Audio
Takanini community mulls level crossings removal options
A community bisected by one of Auckland's busiest railway lines is set to see several intersections closed for significant periods, after the city rail link opens.
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New gambling machines to be banned in Porirua
Porirua councillors have voted to ban new gaming machines and venues in an effort to reduce the city's disproportionate spend on gambling.
There are 156 pokie machines across 10 venues in Porirua… Audio
Auckland Council votes to start work on congestion charge
Auckland Council and Auckland Transport will now start work implementing congestion charges on some of the city's busiest roads.
Auckland's Transport and Infrastructure Committee voted 18 to two in… Audio
Worst year in more than 20 - Coromandel business owner
The worst year for business in over 20 years, that's how one business owner describes the last ten months living without the Coromandel Peninsula's vital link, State highway 25A. The route between… Video, Audio
Congestion charges coming to Auckland in the next two years
Auckland Council's Transport and Infrastructure Committee has voted 18 to two in favour of setting up a team to oversee the implementation of the 'time of use' charges.
Cheaper flights: Influx of new airlines bringing benefits for travellers
House of Travel says cheaper flights are on the horizon, particularly to North America because of strong competition in the sector. Audio
One injured in serious crash on Southern Motorway
One lane has reopened, following a serious crash near Takanini on Auckland's Southern Motorway this morning.
Pedestrian killed after being hit by car in Lower Hutt
A pedestrian has been hit by a car and killed in the Lower Hutt suburb of Naenae.
The incident happened shortly before six Thursday morning.
A section of the road remains cordoned off and police say… Audio
Waka Kotahi 'doing everything' to avoid repeat of kororā deaths
Waka Kotahi says it has made changes to better protect wildlife after several kororā were killed during the construction of the Wellington-Petone cycleway.
Auckland congestion charges: Businesses point to 'significant benefits'
The charges need to be introduced as soon as possible to change driver behaviour, a business sector group says. Audio
Psychologist on congestion charge and driving habits
Organisational psychologist John Eatwell says bringing in charging on its own won't be enough to get people out of their cars.
This after Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown pushed for a congestion charge to… Audio
International travel prices dropping
The price of international travel from Aotearoa is dropping - particularly for flights to North America.
One airline is advertising return economy flights for less than a thousand dollars.
House of… Audio
Auckland councillor, residents, industry groups against congestion charge
The proposed charge would be around $3.50-$5 per trip, and those opposed are concerned there are not enough alternatives for people to get to work. Audio
State Highway 15 south of Kaikohe closed after crash
State Highway 15 south of Kaikohe is expected to remain closed until Wednesday evening following a serious crash involving a car and a logging truck.
Cycleway developers warned after deaths of little blue penguins
The developers of a Wellington cycleway have been reprimanded after several kororā were killed.
Auckland Transport warns train users to expect delays after earlier break down
Auckland Transport is warning train users to expect delays, after a train from Hamilton broke down in Auckland on Wednesday morning.
$404 for a ticket? Tauranga ferry plans shelved over 'scary' cost
Plans to set up a ferry service in the Western Bay of Plenty have been canned because of the "eye watering" cost.
