Transport
Otago council reducing bus timetables to boost reliability of service
The Otago Regional Council is cutting back its bus timetable in Dunedin and Queenstown to reduce cancellations and improve reliability.
Landmark agreement between Uber Australia and union
In Australia, a landmark agreement between Uber and the Transport Workers' union could see gig economy workers given fairer wages, the right to collective bargaining, and guaranteed protections.The… Audio
'Absolutely not fair': No refund after airline cancels flight could breach rules
Wild weather, sickness and engineering issues have forced flight cancellations - and Air New Zealand warns there could be more to come. Audio
Let's Get Wellington Moving seeks golden mile car ban feedback
As well as restricting vehicle access, the plan would see all car parks along the roads removed, most side streets closed off to become culs-de-sac, and footpaths widened.
Flight disruptions as airlines cope with highest demand since pandemic began
"The long tail of Covid" and engineering issues are continuing to cause flights to be cancelled as school holidays begin. Audio
Massive data leak reveals top world politicians secretly helped Uber
Emmanuel Macron is among leaders who helped the ride-hailing company disrupt new markets.
Auckland Airport busy as school holidays begin
Let's go back to the airports and the weekend delays across the country.
Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Corin Dann from Auckland airport. Audio
Trucking firms could 'fall over' as fuel and other costs rise
As fuel prices surge, nine in 10 transport operators say recent cost increases have had a major negative impact on their business, according to a Transporting NZ survet. Audio
Weather, employee sickness disrupting flights across NZ
Wild weather, employee sickness and engineering issues are continuing to disrupt flights across the country, while airlines and airports face high demand as the school holidays kick off.
Air New… Audio
Trucking companies want NZers to pay for rising fuel costs
Trucking companies are calling for consumers to pay their fair share when it comes to rising fuel costs.
Road transport operators say the cost of fuel can't be avoided in their line of work, but… Audio
Pilot study to measure nitrogen dioxide concentrations in Timaru
The three-month study will will track concentrations in residential areas, high congestion areas and during peak traffic.
Overnight closures for Lyttelton Tunnel
Lyttelton Tunnel will shut from midnight to 5am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday while Waka Kotahi contractors conduct deluge testing.
'Quite a spectacle': Five Waco biplanes to take centre stage at airshow
Aviation enthusiasts can expect to see the largest gathering of Waco biplanes in Australasia at next year's Classic Fighters Omaka Airshow in Blenheim.
Drug-driving risks poorly understood - study author
Anti-depressants and strong painkillers are the drugs most-commonly consumed by people before driving, the Waka Kotahi-commissioned study found.
Illness, call centre demand leads Air NZ to revive Covid-19 flexible fares
The airline says it has been hearing from many passengers unable to travel due to illness as it warns of three-hour waits to get through to its call centre.
Covid-disruptions continue to plague Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has been forced to cancel some of its flights due to staff sickness just as the country heads into the school holidays. Audio
Some motorists driving within hours of taking drugs, study finds
New research shows almost a quarter of people in a study had driven not long after taking drugs or medication in the past year.
Overnight fire closes Auckland road
Part of a major arterial road near Botany Town Centre in Auckland is closed due to a fire at a commercial property.
Emissions Reduction Plan needs to be accelerated to curb air pollution - science advisor
Cantabrians' reliance on cars may be to blame for the highest per-capita levels of pollution in the country, chief science advisor to the Ministry of Transport Simon Kingham says.
Nelson cyclists and pedestrians identify 82 hazard areas in the city
Nelson has the highest number of people cycling to work in New Zealand but sustainable transport advocates say ditching the car still is not a safe enough option for many.
