Transport
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.
'Flat-out dumb': Govt-directed speed review could make most of city's urban streets 30km/h
Members of the public are being urged to share their views on a speed limit review which Rotorua Lakes Council say is a sign of government overreach.
Capsizing investigation: TAIC calls for regulation of recreational boats and skippers
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission says preventable accidents contribute to the country's average of 16 boating deaths each year and it wants the government to take action.
TAIC warns boaties will die without stronger regulations
The transport safety body says until recreational boats and their skippers are regulated the government, policy makers, and regulators are accepting that 15 to 20 boaters are going to die each year… Audio
Authorities knew dangers of truck handbrake but did nothing for a decade
Authorities knew for years that some trucks had a handbrake so sensitive it could be dislodged simply by shutting the cab door - in fact, since just after a man was crushed to death in 2010.
Transport Minister promises fast work on new SH25A bridge
The Transport Minister has promised the new link to the Coromandel Peninsula will be put in place fast.
But for some residents and businesses, "early next year" is still a long way away.
State… Video, Audio
Skiers rejoice over first sight of snow
A wintry blast has brought snow and icy temperatures to Southland overnight.
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings across many of the passes with heavy falls expected in parts of Southland… Audio
Truck handbrakes knowingly faulty - report
Authorities knew for years that some trucks had a handbrake so sensitive it could be dislodged simply by shutting the cab door - in fact, since just after a man was crushed to death in 2010.
But they… Audio
Air NZ to offer 'Skynest' sleep pods on long-haul US routes
In a world first, bunk beds could offer Air New Zealand travellers some respite from the torture of sleepless long haul flights.
From next year the national carrier's offering so called Skynest rest… Video, Audio
AT says helping people get home in an emergency 'work in progress'
Bus lanes need to be a higher transport priority to help ensure people can get home during adverse weather, Auckland Transport says. Audio
Auckland Transport says to expect more weather-related disruptions
The torrential rain in Auckland yesterday caused major disruptions to the public transport network and left many commuters stranded in the rain for hours.
Throughout the day, train, ferry and bus… Audio
