Transport
Students suffering, staff late amid dire Auckland bus shortage
School students have lamented getting detentions because their buses are so late - or do not show up at all.
Residents of East Coast Bays in Auckland say a severe shortage of buses is leaving people… Video, Audio
Tokomaru Bay reconnected to Gisborne with bypass road
The 2.2km route, named Pourau Road, provides a way around State Highway 35's busted Hikuwai No.1 Bridge.
Immigration minister reviewing settings, industry needs to review pay rates Fullers boss says
Mass cancellations of ferries in Auckland prompted the Transport Minister to call a crisis meeting late last week.
And over the weekend crew shortages saw services to Half Moon Bay, Birkenhead… Video, Audio
Great slowdown continues: Masterton council proposes speed cuts
The great slowdown of the region's roads continues with Masterton District Council's new draft speed management plan proposing slashed speed limits around schools, marae, and on "high-risk" roads.
Germany transport network sees largest strikes in decades
Germany's transport network is at a near standstill as the country experiences one of its largest strikes in decades.
At midnight local time staff at airports, railways, ports, busses and subways… Audio
Northland councils say $250m needed to fix thousands of slips
Northland Mayoral Forum chair Vince Cocurullo says Cyclone Gabrielle exacerbated existing infrastructure damage, spreading across the region like smallpox.
No fix before Christmas for Coromandel's State Highway 25A
On Monday, media were allowed a rare glimpse into the cavernous divide that effectively splits the peninsula in two. Audio
Anti-skid spray trialled at boyracer hotspots in Hamilton
Hamilton City Council is trialling the use of an anti-skid spray to make it harder for boyracers to do burnouts on streets. Audio
Interislander Easter services to go ahead
The Interislander has confirmed all of its Cook Strait ferry services over Easter will go ahead.
Special road spray trialled in Hamilton to stop burnouts
Spray and walk away - that's the tactic being used by the Hamilton City Council in its fight against street racers. A new anti-skid spray is being applied to three streets, to make it harder to do… Audio
Drilling rigs in place to deal with massive slip on SH25A in Coromandel
Waka Kotahi says two drilling rigs are in place to investigate a massive slip on SH25A on the Coromandel Peninsula.
Two dead in crash after driver fails to stop for police
An overnight crash in Wellington has left two dead after the driver of a car failed to stop for police.
Multiple cancellations, delays for Auckland ferries
Auckland's weekend ferry services are virtually sunk, with multiple cancellations and timetable disruptions.
Operators Fullers360 says due to crew shortages all Half Moon Bay and inner harbour loop… Video, Audio
Several Auckland ferries cancelled this weekend
A critical shortage of crews has forced the cancellation of several Auckland ferries this weekend.
Demand for cars surging after Auckland flooding and cyclone
Demand for cars is sky rocketing with cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland's flooding ruining thousands of vehicles.
But the industry says that's on top of an existing shortage after manufacturers cut… Video, Audio
The Panel (Part One) with Conor English and Verity Johnson
Today on The Panel Wallace with Conor English and Verity Johnson discuss National's proposed shakeup of the education sector with the CEO of Longworth Education Dr Sarah Aiono. Also they talk to… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Conor English and Verity Johnson
Wallace and panellists with Conor English and Verity Johnson debate the merits of bringing back the overnight ferry between Lyttleton and Wellington with Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Thomas… Audio
Napier-Gisborne shipping route should be first of many more: Shipping Fedn
The Shipping Federation says a new coastal shipping route between Napier and Gisborne should be the first of many more. The Government's announced a $3m dollar subsidy last week to allow the Rangitata… Audio
Council probe gives helicopters visiting Waiheke, Aotea all-clear
A report has found helicopters buzzing Waiheke Island are not unsafe, overly noisy or breaking the rules.
Auckland Transport blames bad weather for derailing bus services
Auckland Transport admits its bus services are not up to scratch, after gridlock on Tuesday caused massive delays for commuters heading home. Audio
