Transport
Flooding and slip hazards still persist across Northland
In Northland, it has been a case of water water everywhere. While the heavy rain and strong wind warnings have been lifted, surface flooding and high tides are still severely affecting the roads.
The… Audio
Experts say speed limit drops still work after crash
Authorities are adamant that despite another fatal crash on the Napier-Taupō highway, the national strategy to cut road deaths actually works.
The speed limit on the road was cut to 80km/h five… Audio
Kāpiti Coast councillor wants govt to also invest in trains
The government's $29 million investment into infrastructure in Ōtaki should come with a promise of new trains, a Kāpiti Coast councillor says.
“Aggressive” speed bumps upset Pāpāmoa residents
Recently installed speed bumps on an arterial route in Pāpāmoa are causing concern for locals.
Warnings and repairs continue in aftermath of week's storms
The week's wild weather has left a wake of travel disruptions and damage, with many roads still affected, and two Wellington homes red stickered this morning.
Drivers 'stressed, frightened' after machete wielded on bus
A union representative is calling for security guards' hours to be extended at bus stops in central Tauranga and Mount Maunganui after a passenger was caught carrying a machete onto a bus.
Safety measures in place as SH6 route to Murchison set for re-opening
The road will re-open to a single lane tomorrow, three days after it was closed due to a major rockfall.
Lake Ōhau village access road reopens
The only access road in to Lake Ōhau village in the Waitaki District has been reopened following a structural engineer's assessment.
Wellington City Council pushes ahead with cycleway plans
More Wellington people are contemplating the likelihood a cycleway will soon be running past their home or business.
Cycleway plans popping up throughout Wellington
More Wellington people are contemplating the likelihood that a cycleway will soon be running past their home or business.
While a court case has stalled work on the major Newtown-to-city cycle lane… Audio
Motorists urged to enjoy cheaper gas while they can
Motorists are being urged to enjoy a reprieve from high petrol prices while they can.
Prices for 91 and some 95 octane have dipped below three dollars a litre at some outlets in recent days.
Gull… Audio
'Avoid parking on slopes': Safety alert issues over brake failure
A safety alert has been issued over a common type of parking brake in trucks that has failed, causing deaths.
Forget airline awards, passengers deserve a prize for surviving 'hell'
Comment - Stranded at Los Angeles International Airport at midnight, David Cohen watches what was supposed to be a joyful return to travel become the season from hell.
Petrol prices dropping slowly after crude oil prices lower
Questions are being asked about the sluggish drop in fuel prices following a slump falls in the cost of crude oil.
While the cost of petrol at the pump is gradually going down the price of diesel… Audio
Cleanup ahead for Otago, Canterbury after storms
A massive cleanup is ahead for parts of Otago and Canterbury after a storm flooded homes and farms, ripped up roads, cut off towns and sliced a bridge in half.
Many roads are still closed and as… Audio
Lake Ōhau Rd bridge repair a priority after Tuesday flooding
Waitaki District Council says it's prioritising repairing the washed out bridge on Lake Ōhau Road.
The road is the only access point to the Lake Ōhau village, trapping residents and holiday-makers.
…South Island roads closed due to snow, flooding, slips
Many roads in the South Island remained closed overnight due to snow, flooding and slips.
Waka Kotahi closed the Lindis and Haast passes, State Highway 8 between Omarama and Twizel, and the Aoraki Mt… Audio
Tairawhiti residents fed up with potholes and slips
Rural residents in Tairāwhiti fed up with huge potholes and dangerous slips are accusing the council of not doing enough to deal with the terrible state of their roads.
But with four major storms in… Audio
Evacuations in Waitaki due to flooding
Some houses have been evacuated in the Northern Otago district of Waitaki overnight, after heavy rain led to some flooding.
The mayor of Waitaki District says it has been a pretty wild night for many… Audio
How to fix Auckland's ghost CBD
A simple stroll down Queen Street will reveal more than 38 empty shop fronts. What happened to Auckland's main street, and how can we fix it? Audio
