Transport
Officials seek solution to Lyttelton cruise ship passengers overwhelming buses
Canterbury Regional Council has committed to reducing the impact of cruise ship on its buses services which are struggling to keep up with demand.
A celebration of the Ford Cortina
There was a time when the Ford Cortina was ubiquitous in New Zealand. A hugely popular family car, or hotted up racer, seen up and down the country. Now a new book pays homage to all the Cortinas… Audio
Second day of Auckland bus disruption as drivers continue strike action
More than 50 Auckland bus services were disrupted again this morning as drivers continue their strike.
Second day of bus driver strikes in Auckland
Auckland commuters are facing more disruptions this morning with drivers working for NZ Bus striking for a second day.
Thousands were affected yesterday when up to 700 trips were disrupted.
This… Audio
Work on Golden Mile to start in September
Waka Kotahi voted last week to approve the government's share of funding for two major Let's Get Wellington Moving projects.
Work for the capital's Golden Mile and Thorndon Quay - Hutt Rd… Audio
More disruption for commuters expected as further bus strikes planned
Auckland commuters can expect more travel disruption this week with as industrial action by some of the city's bus drivers continues.
More bus disruption for Auckland as wheels fall off in pay talks
More commuter disruptions on the timetable for Auckland tomorrow, and following days. It comes after hundreds of bus drivers and Auckland Transport failed to agree on a pay deal during talks today. Up… Video, Audio
Up to 700 bus trips cancelled in Auckland
If you're in Auckland you might be reading this as you wait for a bus that's not going to show up.
Up to 700 trips have been cancelled on Monday morning as drivers strike over pay.
Drivers employed… Audio
Auckland bus driver strike
Some Auckland bus drivers opted to strike on Monday morning causing headaches for commuters, with up to 700 trips cancelled.
Drivers employed by NZ Bus want more money to bring them in line with… Audio
Full steam ahead for historic Northland train
A much-loved steam locomotive will be huffing down the main street of a Northland town this weekend for the first time in seven years following a massive restoration effort.
MV Shiling cargo ship leaves Wellington after two months stranded
The container ship that that lost power off Farewell Spit two months ago, has finally left Wellington.
SH25 landside cleared as road reopens
The highway around the Coromandel Peninsula coast is fully open again now that a landslide between Thames and Coromandel township has been cleared.
Opposition won't support new rail routes
An inquiry from Parliament's transport committee has recommended officials begin feasibility studies into four North Island rail routes -- a proposal opposition parties say they won't be supporting.
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Four new North Island passenger rail routes recommended
A parliamentary inquiry into regional passenger rail has put four North Island routes on the table.
The inquiry, which received 1752 submissions, looked at the viability of getting passenger trains… Audio
Why city centres are going car-free
Auckland, Dunedin, and now Wellington – does pedestrianisation solve problems, or create them? Audio
Why city centres are going car-free
Auckland, Dunedin, and now Wellington – does pedestrianisation solve problems, or create them?
AudioPassenger rail inquiry advises govt to investigate four new services
The Transport and Infrastructure Committee has recommended the government launch scoping studies for four rail services throughout the North Island.
Wharf project for Stewart Island now uncertain
Plans to replace an ageing wharf on Stewart Island have stalled due to uncertainty over the Department of Conservation's position, Southland District Council says.
Production of sustainable aviation fuel moves to next step
The possible production of sustainable aviation fuel has taken a step forward with further work on the feasibility of such a project.
Waka Kotahi revokes close to 700 warrants
Close to 700 vehicles in Auckland could be on the road illegally after an investigation found that a repair shop has been issuing warrants of fitness not done by a certified inspector.
Waka Kotahi… Audio
