Transport
MTA backs National's plans to scrap the Clean Car Discount
The Motor Transport Association is backing National's plan to scrap the Clean Car Discount and rework the Clean Car Standard.
National Party leader Christopher Luxon has also promised 10,000 electric… Audio
Whangārei motorists paying more for petrol
The Commerce Commission has issued a please explain to petrol companies over their fuel pricing fluctuations across various locations.
Commission chair, John Small, says motorists in Whangārei are… Audio
Air Force Lockheed Orion on the road to its next home
Last month Afternoons checked in with Brett Marshall about an historical aircraft making its way to its new home at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand. David King, communications manager for the… Audio
Watch: National will deliver 10,000 EV chargers by 2030, leader says
National Party leader Christopher Luxon has promised 10,000 electric vehicle charges by 2030 if elected.
Coroner finds driver of van that killed 7 lacked sleep
The Coroner has found the driver of a van that crashed, killing himself and six family members in Picton last year, was operating the vehicle on less that four hours sleep.
One of the children who… Audio
Report finds fuel price differences between regions
The Commerce Commission is asking fuel companies to explain why there are differences in fuel prices between regions.
The latest Quarterly Fuel Monitoring Report for the period ending March 2023 has… Audio
ComCom issues 'please explain' to fuel companies
The Commerce Commission is asking big fuel companies to explain retail price anomalies, which it cannot understand using industry-supplied data.
Driver fatigue blamed for crash that killed 7
Driver fatigue is being blamed for a crash that killed seven members of the same family near Picton last year.
The Coroner report released today found the driver had had about four hours sleep in the… Audio
Tauranga proposing road congestion charge
Would you be happy to pay three-dollars to drive through the centre of your city during peak hour?
That's what's being proposed in Tauranga, with road congestion charging on the menu.
Transport… Audio
Restore Passenger Rail vow to continue protesting despite altercation
Restore passenger rail protestors say they will continue their protests despite an altercation yesterday with a driver just north of Wellington's Terrace Tunnel.
The frustrated motorist took the law… Audio
Watch: Protesters face angry motorist on Wellington's urban motorway
Climate protesters blocking the southbound lane of Wellington's urban motorway are lucky to have escaped without injury this morning.
Public transport group hopes next govt will properly fund rail
Following the review's release, the Public Transport Users' Association is calling for a new entity to oversee the rail network and all train services.
Wellington train disruptions: Review flags need for more funding
A review into how major train disruptions in Wellington earlier this year were handled has identified poor safety monitoring procedures and warns more government funding is urgently needed.
New Palmerston North railway hub underway
The design plan for a new railway hub in Palmerston North has been completed and land is starting to be purchased.
South Auckland councillor explains why ALR is bypassing Māngere Town Centre
Auckland councillor Alf Filipaina says the proposed Auckland Light Rail decision to bypass Māngere Town Centre has spared locals from giving up recreational land.
KiwiRail rejects Waka Kotahi version of events over potential Te Huia collision
KiwiRail is disputing Waka Kotahi's claim that the Hamilton to Auckland train, Te Huia, came within 200 metres of a collision in July.
Restore Passenger Rail protest closes highway
There are lane closures in place on State Highway 1 southbound in Wellington near Bolton Street due to a Restore Passenger Rail protest.
Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Councillor questions Te Huia targeting over red light breaches
It's been revealed that Waka Kotahi knew of eight passenger trains running red lights last year, but only Te Huia was sanctioned In July Waka Kotahi said the particular circumstances of Te Huia's… Audio
Te Huia the only train service sanctioned over running red lights
Almost 30 other trains - including eight passenger services - also broke the rules recently, but were not blocked from running services.
Controversial proposed Tarras Airport preferred runway alignment revealed
Almost four million passengers could be flying in and out of the proposed airport - which has raised concerns about overtourism, environmental impacts and the climate crisis - by 2050.
