Transport
Are specialist police needed to patrol the CRL underground?
Having dedicated officers on the City Rail Link would give more protection, more security and more safety, say advocates. Audio
EV dealers report spike in sales as fuel prices rise
Some electric vehicle dealers say they're seeing a spike in sales as fuel prices rise. Managing Editor of NZ Autocar magazine, Richard Edwards spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump ramps up call for assistance in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has ramped up his calls for assistance in opening the Strait of Hormuz. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann from Washington. Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Tim Wilson, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Verity Johnson and Tim Wilson. First up, with the price of petrol ticking over the $3 mark, is now the time to consider a pivot to… Audio
Bumper-to-bumper traffic on Wellington's SH2 after two crashes
NZTA says the traffic has since eased, previously queuing as far back as the Melling intersection.
School bus charters hit by rising fuel costs
A school bus charter company says it is being hit hard by rising fuel costs, driven by increasing fuel prices because of the conflict in the Middle East. Kiwi Coaches owner Dayton Howie spoke to… Audio
Strait of Hormuz at a near near-standstill
President Trump says many countries will send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for shipping. Otago University's Robert Patman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Carry less weight and check tyre pressure: AA's advice to save fuel
AA Principal Advisor says people can use less fuel by driving safely, carrying less weight in the car, and taking fewer trips.
Interislander staffer sent overseas to collect crucial parts
Around 1300 private vehicles were affected by the Kaiārahi outage and had been offered a full refund.
Selwyn District gets NZ's first rubber road
New Zealand's first full rubber road has been laid in the Selwyn district.The local council is trialling the surface in Glentunnel with the hope of rolling it out to other parts of the district… Audio
Crash involving student ignites bridge safety concerns
A recent incident involving an Ashburton student being hit by a car has raised concerns about traffic once the town's second bridge opens.
Mayor fears towns about to take a hit as Air NZ cuts flights
Air New Zealand is cancelling 1100 flights throughout the country over the next two months. Audio
Call for govt to encourage working from home due to fuel prices
The union representing public servants is calling on the government to encourage working from home, in the face of rising petrol prices. PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid… Audio
KiwiRail hopes to have stricken ferry sailing by next week
The Kaiārahi has been out of service since an intermittent technical fault recurred on Tuesday night when the vessel was berthed in Picton.
44,000 passengers to be hit by Air NZ cancellations
The airline is set to cancel around 1100 flights over fuel supply concerns, affecting the travel plans of thousands. Audio
'Pretty tough out there': Fuel costs could drive trucking businesses to the ground
More than 90 percent of freight in Aotearoa is moved by road. Audio
These are Auckland's most congested roads
Rush hour traffic is a familiar sight to most in the city, but some routes are more snarled than others.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 March
Ministers meet to discuss New Zealand's fuel reserves and supply chain risks; Air New Zealand's CEO responds to rising fuel costs and possible fare surcharges; Legal action filed after pay rises… Audio
New Plymouth mayor speaks following discussion with Air NZ
Air New Zealand has ruled out entirely cutting routes, as it faces huge cost pressures over jet fuel.CEO Nikhil Ravishankar said the airline would focus on trimming off-peak flights and reducing… Audio
Air NZ CEO responds to fuel cost rises and fare surcharges
Air New Zealand's facing more massive cost pressures, with the conflict in the Middle East increasing the price of jet fuel. Air NZ CEO Nikhil Ravishankar spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
