Transport
AT ordered at least 350 Ubers for stranded ferry passengers in past year
Fullers has called on Uber to pick up Auckland Transport commuters on at least 350 occasions this year, when it's had to cancel ferries.
On hundreds more occasions, when the cancellation has happened… Video, Audio
SH6 between Nelson and Blenheim to close for 7 weeks
Part of the main highway between Nelson and Blenheim will close for seven weeks so emergency repairs can be carried out after the August storm.
Phil Mauger on Christchurch Mayoral win
Another centre where transport was a core issue of the local election is Christchurch, where Phil Mauger beat former DHB boss David Meates to the mayoralty, by roughly 3000 votes.
The former… Audio
Public transport group on new Auckland mayor
In Auckland, a lobby group trusts the new mayor to focus on transport projects Aucklanders really want.
Wayne Brown's number one campaign issue was transport with a particular target on the council… Audio
SH60 between Motueka-Richmond to partially close later this month for repairs
Part of State Highway 60 between Motueka and Richmond will partially close later this month to allow for extensive road resurfacing.
Govt urged to fast-track foreign drivers for local bus services
Public transport bosses are appealing to the government to make it easier for overseas bus drivers to work in New Zealand, in the face of chronic shortages.
Hundreds of trips a day are being… Video, Audio
'Intolerable record of death' - mayors call for urgent road safety
Three mayors in Waikato have written to the prime minister and senior ministers calling for urgent safety measures to be implemented after a series of fatal crashes south of Hamilton.
Snow: Waka Kotahi on South Island roads
Snow and ice is causing some disruption for travellers throughout the South Island in the middle of the school holidays.
South Island journey manager Tresca Forrester gave RNZ another update. Audio
October cold could affect Wellington transport
A snow warning for Remutaka Hill Road could cause mass disruption for Wellington commuters.
Metlink had replaced trains with buses this week for planned maintenance - but if Remutaka Hill Road is… Audio
Polar blast causes trouble on the roads
A polar blast hitting southern and eastern areas of the country has dumped snow from Invercargill up to the Desert Road in the central North Island.
Metservice has been forecasting up to 15… Audio
Oversized truck hits Auckland's motorway overbridge causing massive delays
An oversized truck which struck an overbridge on the southbound lane of State Highway 1 this afternoon, has now been cleared, according to Waka Kotahi.
Commuters say rail dirsuptions will force them back into cars
Auckland commuters say they'll probably take their cars rather than bus to the city when the Eastern rail line is closed for nine months next year. Earlier this week, KiwiRail and Auckland Transport… Audio
Modelling underway to find cause of mobile clinics' faulty wheels - Waka Kotahi
The Transport Agency says it is investigating why heavy wheels have twice flown off mobile dental clinics, endangering other motorists.
Why taxes are deterring companies from encouraging staff biking
An e-bike subscription company is urging the Government to remove barriers for companies who want to encourage other forms of transport among staff. CEO and founder of Shutl in Christchurch, Connor… Audio
Disability advocates criticise Auckland planned train cancellations
Disability advocates are criticising a move by Auckland Transport to replace some trains with buses to allow for track maintenance.
Work will begin early next year to rebuild foundations underneath… Audio
Business groups frustrated at news of Auckland rail cancellations
There is shock and concern among commuters and businesses in parts of Auckland faced with being side-tracked when several train routes are temporarily closed from 2023.
Major concern at sudden news of Auckland rail cancellations
There's shock and concern among commuters and businesses in parts of Auckland that will be sidetracked when several train routes are temporarily closed from 2023. A major rebuild on foundations… Audio
Auckland rail upgrades: train lines shut for months
Auckland commuters are set to have their travel plans derailed for large chunks of the coming year. KiwiRail and Auckland Transport yesterday announced plans for a major rebuild to rail lines across… Audio
Auckland Airport under fire for leaving passengers on floor
Auckland Airport has come under fire for forcing over 100 passengers to sit on a cold floor overnight after refusing them entry to the international departure lounge.
The passengers who had flown… Audio
Time almost up on Tauranga CBD's free parking
Two years of free on-street parking in Tauranga's city centre will end at the start of December in a bid to encourage a higher turnover of car parks.
