Transport
Mobile school dental clinic trailer faults 'impacting oral health services'
A Waka Kotahi investigation into wheels snapping off mobile school dental clinic trailers remains unfinished, more than two years after a wheel flew down Tauranga's main street.
Investigation ongoing into wheels falling off dental clinics
Investigations into wheels snapping off mobile dental clinics are continuing, months after a health service warned about the dangers.
Wheels have snapped off the trailers twice since 2017, flying… Audio
Public transport gets a boost from immigration settings change
The transport sector is also getting a much needed boost with immigration settings being temporarily tweaked to offer a residence pathway.
Cabinet has agreed to develop a sector agreement to support… Audio
Cost of rural rail transport must drop - mayor
The cost of rural rail transport must drop, Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says, as Taumarunui reinstated as a stop on the main trunk line.
Compensation offered for vehicles damaged by SH1 chipseal
People are being encouraged to apply for compensation if their vehicles are damaged as a result of a shody chipseal job that broke-up and stuck to cars travelling along State Highway 1 north of… Audio
Green Party on travel ban imposed on 22 members of Iranian security forces
The government has imposed a travel ban on 22 senior members of the Iranian security forces connected to the death of Mahsa Amini.
The 22-year-old woman was killed in September after Iran's morality… Audio
Auckland mayor and govt agree to cooperate on port and reallocate millions
The Transport Minister and Auckland's mayor have agreed to cooperate on a "joined-up" transport plan, including clear decision about shifting Ports of Auckland.
Road crews work round the clock to reopen Nelson-Blenheim highway
Crews are on site 24 hours a day to complete repairs along the flood-damaged highway as they work to complete the repairs by 18 December.
Auckland trials pets on buses, but must be in a carrier cage
Auckland Transport is having a six-week trial of small pets on all Auckland bus services from Boxing Day. The catch - they have to be in a carrier that sits on its owner's lap. AT's Group Manager of… Video, Audio
One dead following two-vehicle collision in Auckland
One person has died following a serious crash in Karaka area this afternoon.
Boosting fuel security would mean passing cost to customers 'inevitable', National says
Increasing New Zealand's energy security by building up onshore fuel supply would result in the "inevitable" outcome of storage costs being passed on to customers, the National Party says. Audio
Tauranga 'losing the war' on providing for future growth - commissioner
The "failure" of Waka Kotahi to deliver transport infrastructure is causing "serious frustration" for Tauranga City Council as it attempts to open up more land for development. Plans are underway...
Air NZ upgrades half-year earnings guidance on strong demand, falling costs
But inflation, price volatility and the risk of recession are making it difficult to figure out what the full-year earnings might be.
Myriad of factors point to another difficult year in supply chain logistics, expert says
Supply chain challenges are expected to increase and become more complex next year, due to a long list of risks and rising costs.
Fines revenue not reflecting rising numbers snapped by mobile speed cameras
Police using mobile speed cameras have caught twice as many people speeding this year compared with 2021.
Tairua walking and cycling bridge set to expand trail network
A walking and cycling bridge that would cross the Tairua river between Tairua and Pauanui looks set to get the go ahead. The Hikuai District Trust is behind the Tairua River Trail, which would form a… Audio
Martime Unions on Z Energy fuel debacle
Maritime Unions say Z Energy's jet fuel debacle has exposed a predictable weakness in New Zealand's fuel supply.
Airlines are being forced to ration their fuel allowances at Auckland Airport, after… Audio
National Party on jet fuel supply issues
The National Party says airlines being forced to conserve jet fuel due to a dud fuel shipment is another blow for festive season travel.
Airlines are rationing their aviation fuel allowance at… Audio
Travel industry leaders worried over flight capacity after contaminated fuel supply
The travel industry is still waiting to hear from airlines what impact the fuel supply problem could have on customers. Audio
Roaming kiwi leaves mark of approval on new footpaths
Whakatāne has been known as the Kiwi Capital of the World for over a decade, and now it has its own walk of fame.
