Transport
Better sooner - cycle lane advocates on controversial Thorndon plan
The sooner that controversial construction starts on Wellington's Thorndon Quay the better it is for cyclists and public transport, cycling advocates says.
New ferry service announced for Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island is getting a new ferry service next month, to compete with an industry-dominating company.
More services to be added to Te Huia train timetable
People will soon have more flexibility when taking the train between Hamilton and Auckland.
Brace for 'extraordinarily expensive' international travel - industry insider
International flights could be especially pricey next year due to capacity problems, an aviation expert says. Audio
Labour Weekend road toll: Crashes in Northland, Waikato, Auckland
Labour Weekend has begun with a bad start on the roads, with people killed in crashes in Northland and Waikato, and crashes in Hamilton, Wellsford and Drury.
Cruise control: Lyttelton to bus passengers straight to Christchurch
Incoming cruise ship passengers will be bussed straight from Lyttelton's port to Christchurch.
One dead in Blenheim light aircraft crash
The sole occupant of a light aircraft which crashed at Omaka Aerodrome has died.
Petrol proces drop ahead of long weekend
Petrol prices have dropped ahead of a long weekend for Aotearoa.
This will come as a relief to drivers after the cost to fill the tank got to around $3 a litre.
Gaspy is an app that tracks prices… Audio
Class action lawsut filed against Toyota
A class action lawsuit has been filed, alleging thousands of Toyota cars sold in New Zealand since 2015 are faulty and that owners deserve compensation.
The lawsuit estimates 35,000 Hilux, Fortuner… Audio
Buses replace trains in Auckland and Wellington over Labour Weekend
KiwiRail shuts down passenger lines for maintenance work and major projects.
Daycare upset cycleway construction will force parents to park 50m away
Businesses along Wellington's Thorndon Quay have been given less than a week to prepare for a year's worth of disruption. Audio
Businesses confused over Let's Get Wellington Moving
Wellington businesses say they're confused and frustrated about the impact of the latest upgrade to public transport and cycleways.
Some owners have received an email from Let's Get Wellington… Audio
Cheaper Auckland Light Rail option could be discussed
Auckland light rail might not be off the table just yet, despite National saying it wanted to cancel plans for such a system within its first 100 days in office.
Treasury estimates put the final… Audio
Safety at level crossings not up to scratch - TAIC
Transport safety investigators are calling for better safety measures at level crossings, following a near collision between a bus and a freight train in Christchurch.
Cyclist's novel solution for thumb tacks on bike lane
A Wellington cyclist has found a novel solution to clear thumb tacks strewn along a cycle lane on his way to work. Audio
'Customers waiting long enough': Airline makes short-term move to ease call centre woes
Air New Zealand is working with an Australian call centre company with a base in the Philippines to expand its call centre support for customers.
KiwiRail coal train trapped by slip in Buller Gorge
A slip has trapped a KiwiRail coal train in the West Coast's Buller Gorge.
Campaign to bring back Dunedin-Brisbane flights takes off
A Dunedin boy is on a mission to get direct international flights taking off at Dunedin Airport again.
Wellington cyclist uses broom to sweep away tacks
A Wellington cyclist who attached a broom to the front of his bike to brush thumb tacks off the cycleway says it was very cost effective.
Reports of thumb tacks appearing on cycle ways have been… Audio
Police at pains to remind parents to buckle up kids
A veteran police officer is trying to get people to buckle their kids in. Over the past seven weeks, Taupo police have set up seatbelt Checkpoints near schools and other spots around the district. 94… Video, Audio