Transport
Seventy years since pilot lands on Tasman Glacier
This year marks seven decades since a Kiwi pilot changed the course of aviation by touching down on the Tasman Glacier using a plane fitted with retractable skis. Katie Todd reports on the milestone. Audio
Sounds Air on govt support for regional airlines
The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue and will help some struggling regional airlines but warns it won't solve everything. Sounds Air managing director Andrew Crawford… Audio
Govt provides low-interest loans to regional airlines
Regional airlines have long been sounding the alarm over out-of-control costs with some forced to slash routes that are no longer sustainable. Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones spoke to… Audio
Concerns raised over aging bridges on State Highways
A climate economist is raising questions about how well the country's aging bridges will survive the next big cyclone. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Extra funding to help save New Zealand's rail heritage
Their funding will jump from $125,000 to $500,000 a year. Mark Leishman speaks to the trust's chairman Dr Murray King. Audio
Air NZ's profit drops 15 percent in a year
Air New Zealand's profit has dropped 15% in a year and there's more turbulence ahead. The national carrier reported a net profit of $126 million the year ended June compared with $146 million a year… Audio
Motorists face summer disruption during Transmission Gully repairs
It will take six months from October to resurface the road and fix areas damaged by water, the NZ Transport Agency says.
$118 extra to drive a RAV4: What RUC changes mean for the climate
Universal road user charges will change the way drivers of our 3 million petrol vehicles contribute to the cost of roads. Audio
Major Tauranga roading project set to go ahead without NZTA funding
Councillors have been presented with a revised "value for money" option of the Cameron Road Stage 2 development.
Transmission Gully reopens after serious crash
Meanwhile, a multi-vehicle crash on Auckland's harbour bridge has been cleared.
The battle against illegal parking on new bike path
Just metres away, is an sign warning of $100 fines plus towing costs.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 August 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni; There appears to be confusion over the rules governing when schools are considered… Audio
Cars on grass, on new cycleway, but Auckland Transport has to waive some fines
A bike lane on Auckland's Meola road is proving so popular even cars are using it. Ross McNaughton reports. Audio
Fast ferry between Wellington and Marlborough proposed
An iwi and construction consortium is proposing a public-private partnership for a multi-use ferry terminal and port at Marlborough's Clifford Bay. CB Port director Stephen Grice spoke to Corin Dann.
…Experts divided on whether universal RUCs will lower emissions
Universal road user charges are set to start in 2027, changing the way drivers of three and a half million petrol vehicles help pay for roads. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Cars on grass, on new cycleway, but AT has to waive some fines
A bike lane on Auckland's Meola Rd is proving popular with motorists.. and Auckland Transport is struggling to police it. Ross McNaughton has the story. Audio
The law student who took on Auckland Transport and won
The 20-year-old took the agency to court over 'unlawful' speed bumps. Audio
Law student wins court battle with AT over speed bumps
A 20-year-old law student has taken Auckland Transport to court and won. Sean O'Loughlin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Tesla Files - Sönke Iwersen
Groundbreaking book, The Tesla Files is a tell-all of the world's most powerful businessman, Elon Musk and the rise and fall of his empire. Audio
Auckland motorway fully reopens after closures at both ends
Auckland's Northwestern Motorway is now fully open after earlier closures at both ends.
