Transport
Division over $306m planned for cycling in Auckland
Auckland councillors have argued over whether the city is getting bang for its buck from $306 million of planned spending on cycling. Audio
Auckland councillors debate cycleway network expansion plan
A new $300 million plan for Auckland cycleways ran into strong headwinds today.
Some councillors believe the plan could make Auckland the next best thing to Copenhagen, but others believe it swallows… Audio
Mount Maunganui road trial costs drivers $1.2 million in two weeks
A road trial closing one end of a popular Mount Maunganui through road has racked up $1.2 million in fines in just two weeks.
Auckland council set to vote on contentious $2bn cycling plan
Approving a $2 billion cycling plan will allow Auckland to follow in the footsteps of major european cities, a cycling advocate says. Audio
The Panel with Teuila Fuatai and Guy Williams (Part 2)
Panellists Teuila Fuatai and Guy Williams discuss the realities of getting your period as a sports person, compulsory bike training in schools, and Whangamomona's recent fame due to a BBC travel… Audio
Heavy fog in Christchurch causes flight cancellations, delays
The fog is preventing most flights from taking off or landing in the city this morning.
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