Transport
Bus shortage adds to Wellington's train troubles
Wellington commuters can expect at least another day of difficulty. Audio
EV rebates changed, fees on high-emitting vehicles raised under Clean Car Discount rethink
The government is adjusting the Clean Car Discount scheme, after finding its success was potentially set to put a strain on its self-funded model. Audio
Clean Car Discount change a "kick in the guts" - National
National is describing the Government's changes to the Clean Car Discount scheme as a kick in the guts to farmers and tradies. Transport Minister Michael Wood announced a toughening of the scheme's… Audio
"Extremely busy and overcrowded" - Wellington train disruption
It's another morning of slow going on the rail network in Wellington, with the region's train network operating at reduced speeds. KiwiRail says the faulty equipment that is meant to be used four… Audio
Metlink adds trains to deal with slow Wellington network
It's another slow morning on the rail network in Wellington, with trains grinding along at greatly reduced speeds. After being summoned to the Transport Minister' office yesterday for an urgent please… Audio
New gas guzzlers face higher penalties under Clean Car Discount
More painful news for buyers of new gas guzzling cars and utes, the government is increasing the penalties charged. It's making tweaks to the Clean Car Discount with a new maximum charge of… Audio
Toll confirmed for new Whangaparaoa Penlink road
A long promised Auckland highway will cost motorists who want to drive over it. The O Mahurangi Penlink connection is set to open in 2026, and will connect the Whangaparoa Peninsula to State Highway… Video, Audio
Transport Minister on rapid review into latest KiwiRail disruptions
Transport Minister Michael Wood has ordered a 30-day rapid review into the latest KiwiRail disruptions. He talks to Lisa Owen.
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Commuter chaos in Wellington after KiwiRail equipment failure
Commuter chaos, passengers left on the platform, a please explain from the Beehive, and a "rapid review" announced.
The train schedule in Wellington has been slashed in half and the services that are… Video, Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and David Farrar (Part 2)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Kedgley and David Farrar discuss the KiwiRail review following this morning's commuter debacle. Plus, they talk to the Ruapehu Skifields… Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and David Farrar (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Kedgley and David Farrar discuss the announcement there will be a new toll road north of Auckland. Also, they speak to the NZ Resident Doctors… Audio
Ministers order urgent review of KiwiRail after Wellington failure
Ministers have announced an urgent review of KiwiRail after major disruption to train lines in Wellington this week.
New Zealand ambulances en route to Ukraine
Seven old St John Ambulances will soon be on the way to war-torn Ukraine.
The much-needed vehicles will be put to work immediately on arrival.
They're being transported more than thirty one thousand… Audio
"Pretty bloody appalling.. almost at a standstill" - Porirua Mayor on Kiwirail
Stranded, stressed, and struggling ... Wellington travellers were severely disrupted today after the country's only rail inspection device failed. T
hat means the standard safety checks on the… Audio
Auckland's O Mahurangi Penlink road to be tolled
The O Mahurangi Penlink project is due to be completed in 2026.
Wellington rail passengers face a week of disruption
KiwiRail has had to cut back some services on its Wellington metropolitan network following the break down of a specialist rail track evaluation car. Audio
Wellington commuters say to "not even bother" with trains
Back now to our story about Wellington commuter disruption, with passengers facing big delays from this morning after the train network was forced to operate at reduced speeds. The trains are running… Audio
Wellington Regional Council responds to train delays
Commuters in Wellington are facing big delays from this morning with trains on the network operating at reduced speeds. Chairperson of the Wellington Regional Council, Daran Ponter spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Wellington train numbers halved this week
Commuters in Wellington are facing big delays from this morning with trains on the network operating at reduced speeds. The trains are running at a maximum of 70 kilometres per hour, because a… Audio
Wellington train passengers face disruptions
Wellington train passengers face disruptions on Monday, with KiwiRail saying half the usual number of trains will be running during peak times. A vital rail track evaluation car which checks tracks… Audio
