Transport
What should Auckland's kerbside space be used for?
Auckland Transport looks to use kerbside spaces for pick-up and drop-off zones, mobility parks, taxi stands and loading zones.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Our Aussie correspondent relays all the latest news in the 'lucky country' including a multi-billion-dollar bailout of steelworks in South Australia and new laws passed in NSW aimed at reducing the… Audio
Last stretch of metal road on State Highway network paved
The Forgotten Highway is no longer left behind - as the last stretch of metal road among the State Highway network is sealed in Whangamomona. Whangamomona Hotel owners Vicki and Richard Pratt spoke to… Audio
Pilot first alerted authorities about live fire from Chinese ships
Aviation officials have revealed they first learnt of a potential Chinese "live fire" military exercise in the Tasman Sea last week after a Virgin Airlines pilot relayed warnings he had picked up…
Tarsealing of country's last gravel highway marks end of an era
Contractors are this week putting the finishing touches to 12km of seal in the remote Tāngarākau Gorge. Audio
NZ road lobby's tobacco-like tactics revealed in study
New Zealand's "road lobby" uses the same tactics as the tobacco industry to obstruct transport policies like walking and cycling, a new University of Otago study says.
Pilots diverted over reported Chinese military vessel drills in Tasman Sea
Unexpected Chinese naval activities in the Tasman Sea that forced commercial airlines to divert from possible live fire exercises, have sent top New Zealand and Australian politicians seeking answers…
The Panel with Nalini Baruch & Richard Pamatatau (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch & Richard Pamatatau. They discuss whether school busses should be equipped with seat-belts, and a Citizens Assembly that's… Audio
Bishop reveals new 'urbanist' vision for Auckland's future
The Transport Minister has laid out a vision for boosting Auckland's urban density in a speech to a business group.
Popular Hutt River rail bridge walkway shut down delayed
The closure of a popular walkway on a rail bridge across the Hutt River has been put on hold to allow Hutt City Council time to develop an alternative.
Government puts up $200m to remove level rail crossings around Auckland
The government has allocated $200 million of funding for Auckland's City Rail Link to remove level crossings.
It feels like there's been more plane crashes: Here's the truth
Analysis - Dramatic images of several prominent aircraft crashes in the US might make it seem like the skies are becoming more dangerous - but a look at the statistics suggests the skies are about as…
NZTA spent $600k on Transmission Gully legal battle
The legal dispute with the builders of Transmission Gully was later settled out of court.
Your rights when something goes wrong on a domestic flight
This week, New Zealand some domestic flyers were asked to get off their flight to lighten the load and others' bags were left behind without their knowledge - so what exactly are your rights. Audio
Consumer NZ speaks on airlines off-loading bags before take off
If you or your bags are off-loaded because the plane you're on is too heavy to take off what exactly are your rights? Sahar Lone from Consumer NZ spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Flights between Wellington and Taupō to resume three days a week
A flight between Wellington and Taupō has been restored after a new airline picked up the scrapped route.
Section of State Highway 2 to be dug up for urgent sewer pipe repairs
Wellington Water plans to dig up part of one of the region's arterial routes in April for urgent repairs on a major Hutt Valley sewage pipe, warning there will be significant traffic disruption.
Banned bike racks return for Nelson, Tasman eBuses
The region's bus service is the first in New Zealand to receive an exemption to the obstruction rule. Audio
Over-fuelled plane leaves uni-bound passengers behind
Passengers on a domestic Air NZ flight were told 13 volunteers would need to get off the plane or all the baggage would be left behind. Audio
'Disgusting': Clean-up volunteers blocked by Desert Road closure
Keep New Zealand Beautiful says 200 volunteers were blocked from cleaning a stretch of Desert Road "riddled" with bottles and waste despite being closed for maintenance. Audio
