Transport
Minister responds to criticism of street design legislation
The government wants to pave the way for councils to redesign our streets - saying proposed legislation will make roads safer, more accessible and environmentally friendly.
However, the National… Audio
Lucky escape for occupant as ship, Sealion, sinks in Wellington Harbour
A man just managed to avoid going down with a ship that sank in Wellington Harbour overnight, the harbourmaster says.
Public feedback sought on names for three new South Auckland train stations
The public is being asked to help name three new train stations planned for the fast-growing suburb Drury, south of Auckland.
Ministry of Transport proposes changes to driving fines
The Ministry of Transport has sent the government its advice on changing penalties and fines for motorists. There's speculation there could be more use of demerit points, or fine sizes being linked to…
Homes evacuated after slip comes down in Wellington CBD
Residents from The Terrace in Wellington have been moved to hotels for the night while a major slip is being cleaned up.
Waka Kotahi urged to rethink walking / cycling lane decision
Waka Kotahi is looking at whether to reconsider a trial of making space on Auckland Harbour Bridge for walkers and cyclists.
Qantas asks executives to work as baggage handlers for three months
The airline's head of operations has asked for 100 volunteers to fill the roles to relieve an acute labour shortage.
Roading agency spends nearly $250K fighting plan for bright billboards
It has cost the nation's roading agency nearly $250,000 to prove that LED billboards next to one of the country's most dangerous highways are not a good idea.
'Robinson helicopters vulnerable' in NZ conditions, coroner warns
An accident which killed two men in a Robinson R44 near Queenstown would not have occurred in any other type of helicopter, a coroner has found.
Ship lined up for first NZ-run trans-Tasman shipping service in years
Move Logistics intends providing a monthly shipping service between regional New Zealand ports and Australia.
Waka Kotahi adds finishing touches to new $38m Māngere bridge
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is getting set to unveil a new $38 million walking and cycleway over the Manukau Harbour this month.
One person dies, one in critical condition after bus stop crash
A person has been killed after a car crashed into a bus stop in Auckland early this morning.
Two more arrested after burnouts and damage at cemetery
Another two people have been arrested after police say burnouts were done over fresh graves in a Cambridge cemetery.
What does the new Waikato Expressway mean for small towns?
The newly completed Waikato Expressway is a project 30 years and billions of dollars in the making and now it is set to change the face of the region's towns and villages, for better or worse. Audio
Stokes Valley residents sick of idling as council confirms traffic woes to continue
Students are missing school, commuters are missing the train and pensioners are spending triple in petrol just to sit idle trying to leave one Lower Hutt suburb. Audio
Toy and Transport museum in Wānaka receives retired Holden police car
The police fleet of Holden vehicles is being retired with many of the cars being auctioned off due to the brand fast becoming a collectors item.. One of those museums is The National Toy and Transport… Audio
EVs more popular at GO Rentals as it secures new partner
The world's biggest rental car company is looking to ramp up its New Zealand fleet for an in influx of overseas tourists.
Petrol prices drop and a further decline is expected
Costs in the main centres are well below $3, according to price tracking app Gaspy.
Auckland mayoral candidate wants to open abandoned tunnels
An Auckland mayoral candidate wants to turn abandoned air raid shelters into a tourist attraction. Audio
Division over plans for cycleway in Wellington Botanic Gardens
Wellington cyclists claim they are taking their lives in their own hands riding around the Botanic Gardens - but there are fears a cycleway will be terrible for business and residents.
