Transport
Chris Darby welcomes review to bring Fullers Waiheke ferry under regulation
Auckland councillor Chris Darby has hit out at a decision by Fullers to increase fare prices.
The price of Waiheke, Rangitoto and Coromandel trips is going up 8.4 percent, with the ferry operator… Video, Audio
Cyclist killed after collision with truck in Waikato
One person has died following a crash in Hamilton.
Free travel improves equity, travel times, usability - expert
The author of a new report setting out a case for free public transport for Tāmaki Makaurau says the initiative would boost social equity and significantly transform how services are perceived. Audio
Unions are trying to turn the wheels on free public transport
Two unions are joining forces to try get the wheels turning on free public transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.
While there's half-price public transport across the country until the end of August, First… Audio
Tragic crash sparks muddled media reaction
In the wake of one of our deadliest car crashes, the media upset some by lingering on the aftermath. Pundits and radio hosts claimed costly advertising campaigns came at the cost of safer roads - but… Audio
Tragic crash sparks muddled media reaction
In the wake of one of our deadliest car crashes, the media upset some by lingering on the aftermath. Pundits and radio hosts claimed costly advertising campaigns came at the cost of safer roads - but…
AudioGroup against Tarras airport canvassing wider community
A group opposed to an airport at Tarras is seeking the views of residents in the wider area as it continues to build what it believes is the case against the proposal.
Can we make traffic jams a thing of the past?
In a glimpse of the future, finally, the world's first traffic control system of its kind, they say, using artificial intelligence, designed to make urban traffic jams a thing of the past. Computer… Audio
Crash victim's mother calls for adults to stop young drivers breaking law
A woman whose son was killed by a driver on a restricted licence says adults must take the law more seriously to save young people from themselves. Audio
Helping young people get drivers license essential
A woman whose son was killed by a driver on a restricted licence says adults must take the law more seriously to save young people from themselves. Police last year caught 5,000 drivers breaking their… Audio
Adults should intervene over teen driving, says mother
A woman whose son was killed by a driver on a restricted licence says adults must take the law more seriously to save young people from themselves. As we told you yesterday on Morning Report police… Audio
Biggest rail strike in 30 years brings UK to standstill
Britain's biggest rail strike in 30 years kicked off on Tuesday as tens of thousands of staff walked out in a dispute over pay and jobs.
Wellington train fault fixed but too late to change timetable - KiwRail
KiwiRail has fixed a fault which led to major disruptions of Wellington train services, says chief executive David Gordon. Audio
'Too narrow': Lower speeds not the only answer to road safety - transport boss
More investment is needed in maintaining and upgrading the country's road network instead of focusing solely on reducing speeds, the Transporting New Zealand chief executive says. Audio
Picton road needs safety improvements - transport operator
A Transport operator says the narrow section of road where seven people were killed in a head-on collision with a truck allows no room for human error.
Halls Group Transport manager Brett Hamilton… Audio
Wellington train signal fault fixed but reduced timetable remains
KiwiRail's specialist engineering staff have fixed a signalling fault, which has caused widespread disruption to Wellington train services.
KiwiRail acting chief executive David Gordon spoke to… Audio
Waka Kotahi unit facing restructure deemed 'no longer effective', documents reveal
Four years after Waka Kotahi was slammed for not doing its job of keeping roads safe, a core unit of it has been labelled so ineffective it is being pulled apart.
Metlink manager on train trouble in Wellington
Wellington's train services have been disrupted since yesterday morning due to a signalling problem.
Alternative transport options have been organised by Transdev for commuters around the city.
… Audio
Wellington traffic update: Crash and train trouble cause delays for commuters
Trains in the Capital are still running on a Saturday timetable due to an ongoing signal fault.
Commuters have been told to expect delays and if possible find alternative ways to get into the city.
… Audio
Pukekohe High School mourning student lost in crash
South Auckland's Pukekohe High School is in mourning after one its Year 10 students died in the tragic crash near Picton on Sunday.
The boy's older brother, who's in Year 11 at the school, survived… Audio
