Transport
The kiwi behind driverless delivery business, Nuro
Dave Ferguson is the kiwi entrepreneur behind Nuro - the California based driverless delivery start-up. Nuro has developed small, electric, driverless vehicles which can deliver food, groceries and… Audio
Speed limits going down on 1600 Auckland roads
Speed limits are set to be reduced across almost a fifth of Auckland Transport's road network from December this year.
In what will be the third phase of Auckland Transport's Safe Speeds Programme… Audio
Lower speed limits set for more than 1600 Auckland roads
The speed limit will change on more than 1600 roads in Tāmaki Makaurau following approval by the Auckland Transport board today.
Travel agents make a comeback due to flight booking challenges
A once key part of booking a holiday, travel agents are now making a comeback.
New electric ferry loses power during trip in Wellington, passengers rescued
Wellington's new electric ferry appears to have lost power in the middle of a trip, resulting in a police boat having to take its passengers back to shore.
High speeds behind most road deaths, police call for lower speed limits
Speed limits around the country are coming under the microscope, with police suggesting they need to be lowered quite significantly.
In a briefing to the minister seen by Stuff, National road… Video, Audio
Air NZ's bumpy new route to NYC
It's less than two weeks since Air New Zealand started flying direct between Auckland and New York, but it's had to offload bags, passengers and make plans for a possible pitstop in Fiji. Audio
Council calls for 'long overdue' investment into South Island passenger rail
Dunedin City Council is calling for the return of passenger rail in the south.
Dunedin council keen for inter-regional passenger rail
Imagine hopping aboard a train from Christchurch to Dunedin. Dunedin City Council's keen to see it.
It's called for a business case to get passenger rail back on track, with services to and from… Video, Audio
Jackson Bay road could be abandoned - Westland mayor
The special purpose road to Jackson Bay could be abandoned if Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency tries to devolve it to the Westland District Council, retiring mayor Bruce Smith says.
Air NZ blames inaccurate data for turbulent launch of New York flights
A database that provided faulty predictions on headwinds is being blamed for the bumpy start to Air New Zealand's new service to New York. Audio
Council may back push for train service linking South Island cities
The Dunedin City Council is considering supporting an inter-regional passenger rail service connecting Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill.
Passengers asked to leave Air NZ New York flight over weather
For the second time in a week bad weather is causing headaches for Air New Zealand on its flagship flight from New York to Auckland.
Thomas Neitzert - The future of cars
Professor Thomas Neitzert is emeritus professor of mechanical engineering at Auckland University of Technology. He's been taking a look at the future sustainability of electric vehicles. Audio
All lanes re-open on Auckland's northwestern motorway after multi-vehicle crash
All lanes are now open on Auckland's northwestern motorway, following a multi-vehicle crash.
More rain could further damage Central Hawke's Bay's rural roads
The rain forecast for Hawke's Bay has not been as damaging as first feared, but there is concern for coastal areas.
SH85 in Otago reopens after nearly a month of roadworks
State Highway 85 in Otago has reopened on Friday night after weeks of closure to improve drainage and prevent further slips.
Boeing to pay millions more to settle charges after fatal crashes
Boeing Co will pay US$200 million (NZ$342m) to settle civil charges by the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it misled investors about its 737 MAX, which was grounded for 20 months after two…
Pleasant Point celebrates centenary of its steam engine train
This weekend the Pleasant Point community is celebrating the 100th birthday of it's resident steam train. Pleasant Point Railway and Historical Society spokesman Bryan Blanchard talks to Charlotte. Audio
Heavy rain warnings issued for Hawke's Bay
Forecast heavy rain could dramatically worsen storm-damaged roads, with a weather warning issued for the Hawke's Bay from tonight.
