Transport
New research reveals high risks Auckland streets pose to cyclists, pedestrians
Auckland streets are much more dangerous to get around in compared to leading European capital cities.
Work begins on first hydrogen refuelling station in North Island
Construction of the country's first green hydrogen refuelling station in Palmerston North is starting this week.
'Wellbeing zones': Qantas' new jets take on ultra-long-haul flying
Qantas announces plans for the world's longest passenger flights, direct from Sydney to London and New York - and the aircraft cabin includes a wellbeing zone.
International travellers pleased to be in NZ
Plane-loads of people have been touching down on New Zealand soil for the first time in years.
The first vaccinated tourists from the US, who don't have to go through MIQ have landed at Auckland… Audio
Covid-19: First international tourists touch down in NZ
The first vaccinated tourists from the US not required to go into MIQ have arrived Auckland Airport this morning.
The border reopened at midnight to vaccinated visitors from about 60 visa-waiver… Audio
Pre-departure testing putting tourists off NZ - operators
Tourism operators say pre-departure Covid-19 testing is putting off overseas travellers from coming here and they want the requirement ditched.
At midnight last night, the border reopened to… Audio
International tourists back at Auckland Airport
For the first time in two years, New Zealand's border is open to the world.
From Monday, fully vaccinated travellers from visa-waiver countries are able to enter New Zealand without isolating.
The… Audio
New ferry terminal: Picton warming to ‘incredible opportunity’
Helen Baxter used to be one of the "flower ladies" - a group of keen Picton locals who would welcome cruise ship passengers to the port-side town.
Proposal to extend Nelson Airport runway and noise allowances
Residents living near Nelson Airport are being asked to have their say on a proposed runway extension and future noise increases.
'Wasteful' spending on now-scrapped cycle bridge - National
National is accusing the government of wasting money by securing prime office space for Auckland's cycle bridge staff, weeks before cancelling the project.
Snapper cards being rolled out on Wellington trains
Wellington commuters will soon be able to use one smart card for all their train and bus trips.
New 'flying ferries' set to transform transport options in NZ
The future of coastal transport may have arrived. Kiwi company Ocean Flyer has just signed a $700 million dollar deal for 25 electric sea-gliders, which are, essentially, flying ferries.Ocean Flyer… Audio
Car dealers raise concerns over Clean Car Scheme emissions data
A Christchurch car dealer claims mistakes with emissions data in the Clean Car Scheme have cost him $100,000 and counting.
Patronage slowly increasing on public transport while fares cut
Fares on public transport have been half price since April 1 and will be till the end of June, But has the public taken advantage of the lower fares during the school holidays? Acting Group Manager… Audio
Government orders reviews into ports' operations after deaths
Two deaths in the space of a week has prompted a Transport Accident Investigation Commission inquiry, and all ports are being asked to review their operations.
Air NZ moving head office to Auckland Airport to cut costs
Air New Zealand will relocate its head office to Auckland Airport, leaving the central city.
Auckland maritime tech company to build electric ferries
The electric future for Auckland's ferries has ramped up a notch. Two publicly-funded electric ferries are planned for Auckland Harbour crossings, plus Auckland ferry operator Fullers plans to launch… Audio
Electric ferries coming to Auckland
Cleaner travelling across Auckland city's harbour is on the horizon.
Two electric ferries, each holding 200 people, will operate across all major inner and mid-harbour services from 2024.
The… Audio
Coroner calls for review of traffic signage on rural roads
A coroner is calling for a review of the use of traffic signs and road markings at rural crossroads.
Police investigating four teen deaths in Invercargill crash
Police are continuing to investigate the deaths of four teenagers in Invercargill after a deadly Anzac weekend on our roads. They were among the 11 who were killed in crashes. It's put the spotlight… Audio
