Transport
Auckland Airport's split terminal ready for trans-Tasman travel
Auckland Airport is putting the finishing touches on its new twin terminal in anticipation of the return of quarantine-free travel on April 19.
Travellers from countries outside the bubble will be… Video, Audio
How can travelers from high-risk Covid-19 countries stay safe?
The majority of Covid-19 cases caught at the border in the last month were among travelers from India.
The government's temporarily suspending travel from there, while it looks at how it can… Audio
Border management under close scrutiny
The government's management of the border is under increasing scrutiny today, after it temporarily suspended all travel from India to New Zealand.
It says that's due to an explosion in Covid-19… Audio
Govt increases Air NZ loan by $600m
The government has increased how much money Air New Zealand can borrow, as it defers its plan for a capital raise until September.
One road, 68 cameras: The technology enforcing compliance
New technology being rolled out by Auckland Transport in an effort to ensure bus lane compliance has been labelled "overkill" - but the agency says it'll help keep people and freight moving around the… Audio
Wellington Regional Council wants national agreement for bus driver payment
The Wellington Regional Council is to ask the Government for a uniform, national fair-pay agreement for all bus drivers and operators.
Currently, such proposals differ depending on the operator and… Audio
Calls for change after lack of action on coroners' decisions
Coroners and grieving families are frustrated that coronial recommendations to prevent deaths are being ignored in some cases, even by state agencies.
They are calling for a law change to ensure… Audio
India travel suspension sad but needed - Community leader
A leader of the Indian community says suspending entry to New Zealanders arriving from India is sad but necessary and - he hopes - short-term.
The government announced yesterday that from Sunday… Audio
Covid-19: Travel suspension shocks NZers in India
New Zealanders in India are devastated the government has taken the unprecedented step of suspending all travel from the Covid-19 hot spot, leaving them stranded.
From Sunday, no one can arrive here… Audio
India travel suspension heartbreaking for New Zealander caught up in it
A New Zealander caught up in the India travel ban is calling the government's decision high-handed and says it feels like he's been punished for something he has no control over.
Manish went to Dehli… Audio
Wellington bus drivers a step closer to living wage
Bus drivers in Wellington are one stop closer to getting paid the Living Wage, but there are still some bumps in the road.
The Regional Council this morning agreed they fund the operators who… Audio
Australians 'pent up' for travel - NZ told to expect visitors
Australians are cautiously keen for a trip over the ditch, according to a travel agents industry group.
It is less than a fortnight until the quarantine-free bubble begins, on a state by state basis.
…Wellington bus operators paying drivers living wage say proposal rewards those that don't
Bus drivers in Wellington are one stop closer to getting paid the living wage, but there are still some bumps in the road.
Fruit growers want bubble extended to Pacific
The long-awaited arrival of a trans-Tasman bubble has sparked calls for seasonal workers from the Pacific to be the next group allowed in. Max Towle speaks to Bruce Mitchell, an orchardist in Hawke's… Audio
Aviation industry thankful for trans-Tasman bubble
The aviation industry says news of a trans-Tasman bubble with Australia is the light at the end of a dark, grounded tunnel. The long-awaited travel arrangement will start from April the 19th. Max… Audio
Trans-Tasman bubble: tourism sector relief
The tourism industry is heaving a sign of relief with the prospect of the border opening with Australia in less than two weeks. Australians made up 40-percent of tourists in 2019, spending two billion… Audio
Latest from onboard new Hamilton-Auckland train Te Huia
Checkpoint reporter Nick Truebridge has been onboard Te Huia train between Papakura and Hamilton. The service started on Tuesday morning.
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Road vs rail: Te Huia train slower but 'much more convenient'
It is the first day of the new Hamilton to Auckland return train service Te Huia.
On board Nick Truebridge hears from passengers who say it is much more convenient than driving.
The train is slower… Video, Audio
Air NZ ready for quarantine-free travel - Greg Foran
The two week lead in to the trans Tasman bubble is to give the airlines time to get their ducks in a row.
Air New Zealand has more or less doubled the number of flights it is offering in preparation… Video, Audio
Road vs rail: Comparing driving to taking Te Huia train to Kirikiriroa from Auckland
The new rail service between Hamilton and Papakura has been welcomed with much excitement today.
Two morning services will leave Hamilton in the early hours of the morning, and there are two trains… Audio