Transport
'Pawsome' - Auckland Transport to let big dogs ride the bus
Auckland Transport's going to the dogs, literally. From next week big dogs will be allowed on buses in the city. Terms and conditions apply.
It follows what AT's described as the "p-awesome" success… Video, Audio
Budget 2023: Michael Wood details discounted public transport
Councils are getting $140m of incentives to bolster public transport services. It's part of the budget package that will see under 13s ride for free; with under 25s getting half price fares.
The… Video, Audio
Large dogs set to join smaller counterparts on Auckland buses
Big dogs will be allowed on buses from Monday in an eight-week trial by Auckland Transport.
Did the Budget do enough for climate and science? Here's what the sectors say
Prominent environmental groups are less than impressed with the budget investments in climate, but an expert says the government has taken a multifaceted approach.
Inadequate safety gear contributed to injuries in hot air balloon crashes, reports find
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released its findings into two hot air balloon crash landings where people were injured - one near Methven in 2022 and one near Arrowtown in 2021.
Children seriously injured in horror Melbourne school bus crash
Children have suffered "traumatic" injuries, needing amputations, after a harrowing school bus crash in Melbourne. Nine children were rushed to hospital, with many needing emergency surgery, after the… Audio
Transport strategy needs urgent climate change focus - Greens
A major report on Waka Kotahi has found the transport agency hasn't been factoring in climate change and resilience in many of its roading projects. The report - commissioned by Waka Kotahi - found… Audio
Transport climate resilence funding a 'primary focus' - Brown
The National Party says climate change and reslience needs to become a primary focus when funding decisions are made in the transport sector. Waka Kotahi's National Resilience Programme Business Case… Audio
Weaknesses in Waka Kotahi's crisis response strategies exposed
Until recently Waka Kotahi was not factoring climate change and the need for resilience into many of its transport projects.
Hostel fire scene - roads open
We go now to Leonard Powell who's outside the Lodge that used to be home to around 100 people. Audio
Hopes new intersection will minimise risk for Ōhakea Defence Force staff
Work is starting on a new intersection to a growing New Zealand Defence Force site along a traffic pinch point in the lower North Island.
Work begins on new intersection to NZDF site at Ōhakea
Work is starting on a new intersection to a Defence Force site along a traffic pinch point in the lower North Island.
A roundabout will be built at the entrance to the Ōhakea Air Force base so the… Audio
Around the motu: Simon Wilson in Auckland
Simon talks to Kathryn about a range of issues affecting Tamaki Makaurau, including the effect of wild weather on parts of the city prone to flooding and the effect on public transport. The Auckland… Audio
RNZ reporter travels repaired SH2
State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa officially opened to traffic at 7 o'clock on Sunday morning, more than three months after it was damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle. RNZ reporter Kate Green drove… Audio
Reopening of SH2: Bailey bridges, boulders, dented rails and mist
The devastated stretch of SH2 between Napier and Wairoa has reopened, and reporter Kate Green drove the highway to get an early glimpse of how it lies now.
Timeline for moving downed container ship 'challenging'
A risk assessment is continuing today as to how to bring a troubled ship to safety. Singaporean container ship, The Shiling, lost power and steering off Farewell Spit on Friday. It has since been… Audio
Waikare Gorge open after 3 months
Hawke's Bay families on either side of the Waikare Gorge are able to drive for a catch up, for the first time in three months. State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa opened to traffic at 7am on… Audio
The Week in Detail: Aotea restoration, KiwiRail off the track, and workplace dangers
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Aotea restoration, KiwiRail off the track, and workplace dangers
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioOne dead, four injured in Ōtāhuhu crash
Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
