Transport
New fleet of electric buses hits the road in Nelson and Tasman
A fleet of 17, bright blue electric buses have hit the road in Nelson and Tasman today, the launch of a new service designed to improve residents access to public transport. It's a major overhaul that… Audio
Some clarity around big transport projects in major cities
The clouds of confusion over the government's plans for big transport projects in two of New Zealand's major cities lifted slightly at Parliament today. Labour and National are under pressure to… Audio
Major parties offer explanations after transport policy diversions
Both major political parties are working to clear up confusion over their transport policies.
Sinkhole causes bus diversions, closure of a main road in Auckland
A major South Auckland road has been closed after a sinkhole was discovered in Ōtāhuhu.
Hipkins stands firm on necessity of light rail for Auckland
Light rail will be part of Auckland's future under a Labour-led government but it is too soon to say what it will look like, the prime minister says. Audio
Transport sector supports National's plans for roads
The transport sector is jumping for joy over the National Party's plans to essentially restart the old roads of national significance.
National would spend almost $25 billion over 10 years building… Audio
Let's Get Wellington Moving faces roadblock
Just last week, the Transport Minister was asked to "put a rocket under" parts of the Let's Get Wellington Moving project and get things moving.
But now, the government's appetite to get Wellington… Audio
Hipkins on major transport projects
The Government says it is committed to major transport projects such as Let's Get Wellington Moving, and Auckland Light Rail.
But the Labour Party isn't so sure. Where the Government ends and the… Audio
Labour refuses to commit to major transport projects
Two major transport projects in Auckland and Wellington are facing massive uncertainty, with Labour refusing to say if it's still committed to them.
The National Party plans to scrap Auckland Light… Audio
National: roading big issue for upcoming election
Transport policy was the order of the day for the National Party yesterday - Nathan Rarere asked deputy leader Nicola Willis about their commitments to transport projects around the country if they… Audio
Govt provides $567m more for work on weather-damaged highways
The government will give a further $567 million to Waka Kotahi for work on weather-damaged state highways in the Tai Rāwhiti, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, Coromandel and Northland regions.
Growing number of lithium batteries poses growing fire risk - FENZ
Fire and Emergency says the increasing number of vehicles and devices powered by Lithium Ion batteries poses a growing fire risk. The warning comes after a person suffered critical injuries when an… Audio
'Laughable at best' Transport Minister on National's roading promises
"Breathtakingly misleading" and "laughable at best", that's Transport Minister David Parker's take on the National Party's costing for one of its big election roading promises. The opposition party… Video, Audio
National places emphasis on new roads in transport plan
National has unveiled its plans for New Zealand's transport network, if its elected in October. Its Transport for the Future plan has a big emphasis on roads, but it insists public transport hasn't… Audio
National details $24.8b transport policy
National is promising a suite of new roads and a rapid transit network for Auckland, using a mix of government funding and private equity. But Labour says the costings still come up billions short. Audio
National's proposal to scrap Let's Get Wellington Moving 'dramatic'
But the outcomes might be "clunkier than any of us would have liked", Greater Wellington Regional Council's Daran Ponter says.
National proposes new highways, Labour dubious on cost estimates
National is defending its cost estimates for a proposed four-lane highway from Whangārei to Tauranga. Audio
E-scooter catches fire while charging
Fire and Emergency is issuing renewed warnings about the risks of lithium-ion batteries after an e-scooter caught fire as it was charging in a Wellington apartment.
A person was taken to hospital in… Audio
Two-lane bridge opens over the Clutha River
After decades of waiting, the people of inland Otago finally have a two-lane bridge over the Clutha River at Beaumont.
The $25 million bridge opened to traffic yesterday, but only after about 1500… Audio
Rental company works towards decarbonising fleet
Open borders have helped a car rental company pick up the pace in decarbonising their fleet.
Electric and hybrid vehicles now make up a third of GoRental's fleet as shipping stock to New Zealand has… Audio
