Transport
Watch: Government releases 10-year transport plan for consultation
The government has unveiled its plan for land transport over the next decade, prioritising more than $20 billion of funding on 14 new roads and public transport links.
Auckland Airport reveals its $10 billion improvement plan
Among the projects outlined in the 10-year capital improvement plan are an integrated domestic terminal and a new cargo precinct.
'I'm in a no-win situation': Businesses, some cyclists reject proposed cycle lanes
A proposal to create $17 million worth of safe walking and cycling routes in New Plymouth is dividing the city.
Problems expected in getting EV drivers to pay road user charges, documents show
Documents show the government expects problems ahead over putting road user charges on electric vehicles.
Could technology replace passports for trans-Tasman travel?
An Australian tourism group is pushing for trans-Tasman border rules to be loosened to make travel between Australia and New Zealand quicker and easier. Tourism & Transport Forum Australia says major… Audio
Safe cycling proposal divides opinion in New Plymouth
A proposal for $17 million worth of safe walking and cycling routes in New Plymouth is dividing the city.
Schools say dedicated cycle lanes will improve children's safety, but businesses fear loss of… Audio
Government expects problems over road user charges for EVs
Documents show the government expects problems ahead over road user charges on electric vehicles.
The documents talk about an "e-RUC" for EVs, about debt and growing numbers not paying.
But mostly… Audio
Auckland bus driver shortage is over says AT
Auckland Transport says their bus driver shortage is over.
At the peak of the shortage, Auckland was down 578 drivers on where it needed to be.
Now they've got three more drivers than the 2,306… Audio
Auckland Transport plugs gap in bus driver shortage
Auckland Transport has announced an end to the city's bus driver shortage, saying it has recruited locally and internationally.
Wellington's half-price transport fares to end next month
Wellingtonians have been enjoying cheaper fares for longer than the rest of the country due to a "systems" issue.
New electric buses welcomed in Nelson
Local democracy reporter Max Freethey is in Nelson, with the latest on the excitement around the new electric buses in the region. Audio
Let's Get Wellington Moving staff paid on average twice what other Wellingtonians earn
National has criticised Let's Get Wellington Moving for paying its staff high wages.
'Grave concern': The highway at risk of slipping into the sea
The mayor says it's a lifeline for her region - but where State Highway 6 clings to a cliff, a slip falls away to the sea about 300 metres below.
Enchanter tragedy report a wake-up call for Far North - iwi leader
Te Aupōuri leader Penetaui Kleskovic says the region needs to boost its ability to respond in the event of future maritime emergencies.
Enchanter tragedy: Lack of helicopter fuel supplies led to hours of delay
A lack of helicopter fuel supplies delayed the search for victims of the Enchanter maritime tragedy for more than four and a half hours. Audio
Whanganui's first regular public transport service: an update
Anthonie Tonnon has been a driving force behind Whanganui's first bus service in three decades. Now there's an upcoming review, and they're asking the question: do you want regional public transport… Audio
Close shaves on capital's new cycle lane
A new two-way cycle lane connecting Wellington's Basin Reserve to Waitangi Park on the waterfront has opened access between the city and southern suburbs.
Close shaves on capital's new cycle lane
Cyclists in the capital are still reporting close shaves from aggressive drivers when using the new two-lane cycle-lane connecting the Basin Reserve and Waitangi Park on the waterfront.
Some… Audio
Fears Interislander ferry issues could prove fatal if not fixed
Commuters who depend on the Interislander say the service being offered by KiwiRail is not good enough, after another fault that left passengers stuck.
People who depend on Interislander say service isn't good enough
People who depend on the Interislander say the service being offered by Kiwirail just isn't good enough, after another fault left passengers stuck. Those onboard the Kaitaki spent the night anchored… Audio