Transport
Reconnecting cut-off communities a priority in Hawke's Bay
Twenty-eight communities are still isolated and relying on Defence Force supplies almost a month on from Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Interislander ferry troubles a nightmare for Picton tourism
Repeated delays, cancellations and mechanical problems on the Interislander ferries are causing nightmares for tourism and accomodation providers in Picton.
Destination Marlborough general manager… Audio
Turners Cars warn of flood damaged cars up for sale
By now we've all becomed pretty accustomed to images of cars stuck in flood waters or vehicles abandoned having been submerged. Go to Trademe and there's no shortage of auctions for vehicles -- some… Audio
'I've got the boats, not the people' - Fullers boss calls for easing immigration rules for crew
Coromandel could have its ferry service back if the government loosened immigration rules to allow more skippers and qualified crew into the country, says the CEO of Fullers 360. Audio
'I've got the boats, not the people' - Fullers boss calls for easing immigration rules for crew
Coromandel could have its ferry service back if the government losened immigration rules to allow more skippers and qualified crew into the country, the boss of Fullers 360 says.
Right now road… Video, Audio
Revived ferry connection to Coromandel being explored - Transport Minister
Transport Minister Michael Wood says the government is committed to restoring the road connection across the Coromandel Peninsula, after the major dropout on SH25A a few weeks ago.
Earlier on… Video, Audio
PM in Coromandel pledges support but no detail on road fixes
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has been in the Coromandel region today, to see the destruction of a wet summer with two cyclones hitting the area.
He's promised support to businesses desperately… Video, Audio
PM Hipkins waits on NZTA advice before promising road fixes
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins visited fragile roads on the Coromandel Peninsula today.
It comes as State Highway 25A connecting Kopu with Hikuai remains closed and State Highway 25 between Opoutere… Video, Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
Today Dave Armstrong talks to Jesse about a rates rise for Wellington, Takina the new convention centre opening and ongoing problems with buses in the capital. Audio
Aucklanders could save '20 to 30 cents' shopping around for petrol - ComCom
Motorists in the Wellington region pay the highest prices for fuel in the country, but Auckland has the most dramatic variations in price.
Residents near truck explosion warned to check properties
Papakura residents discovering oily residue on their properties after yesterday's truck explosion are warned to disconnect water tanks, throw out veges and wash roofs and decks. Audio
Hazardous transport rules explained
A truck carrying gas canisters and other chemicals dramatically exploded in fireballs on the Southern Motorway in Auckland on Thursday causing chaos.
The motorway was closed, causing hours-long… Audio
Transport minister on fixing flood ravaged roads
Nathan Rarere spoke with Transport Minister Michael Wood. Audio
Tainui volunteer driver on impact of road closures
Coromandel's State Highway 25 between Opoutere and Hikuai was restricted to one lane and light vehicles only overnight, after a major slip deteriorated further this week eating into the road. For… Audio
AK Zoo now charging $2 for parking
Like Georgie Pie and smoking on aeroplanes, free parking at Auckland Zoo is now a thing of the past. Yesterday was the first day of paid parking in the Zoo's Western Springs carpark - which is… Audio
Woman faces 3-hour drive to give birth after lifeline road closure
Communities in parts of the Coromandel peninsula remain cut off from work, school and lifeline services, including doctors and birthing units, due to highway closures. Audio
Key Coromandel road SH25 reopens near Opoutere after washout
A crucial Coromandel highway with a big hole in it, will reopen tonight at 7pm and will stay open overnight.
A chunk of State Highway 25 between Hikuai and Whangamatā has fallen away.
The hole has… Video, Audio
Downing trees for Marlborough airport carparks 'epic fail in fight against climate change'
Trees have been chopped down at Marlborough Airport to make way for hundreds more carpark spaces.
Coromandel's State Highway 25 closed again after more subsidence
The road was damaged following heavy rain on Sunday evening.
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid EV's fail to meet fuel efficiency claims
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric cars are not nearly as fuel efficient as their manufacturers claims, according to a new trial by Consumer NZ. The trial found, when measured at the pump, PHEVs used… Audio
