Transport
Car dealers worried about clean car discount errors
Car dealers are worried they will have to pay the bill for errors in the Clean Car scheme that could cost buyers hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
They say the fees or rebates the system… Audio
EV owners want chargers near Transmission Gully
Electric vehicle owners are being warned not to get caught short on Transmission Gully, because the steep road is catching motorists - and their battery life - by surprise.
Some EV drivers are… Audio
Final stretch of SH35 reopened after Tairāwhiti storm
In the wake of the Tairāwhiti storm last month, a huge repair effort has reopened the final stretch of State Highway 35.
The road, between Tokomaru Bay and Te Puia Springs, has been closed since… Audio
KiwiRail operator reached for phone before locomotive fell into the sea - investigation
An investigation has found a KiwiRail employee thought he had applied the brakes on a remote-controlled shunt locomotive and went to make a call on his phone, before the engine fell into the sea.
Widespread problems with Clean Car Discount scheme rebates and fees - MTA
Car dealers are being warned the Clean Car Discount system is in some cases calculating fees and rebates wrongly. Audio
More people biking in Christchurch than in any other New Zealand city
More Christchurch locals are getting on their bikes with one cycling advocate saying its boost in popularity is down to investment in cycleways after the 2011 earthquakes.
MTA claims widespread problems with clean car scheme
The Motor Trade Association says problems with the new clean-car fee and rebate scheme may be widespread.
A new system calculates hundreds or thousands of dollars in fees and rebates according to a… Audio
Roading leader calls for judicial review after government cans Whangārei's four-lanes
A Northland roading leader is calling for a judicial review of June's government decision to can the multi-million four-lane highway from Whangārei to Port Marsden.
What's making Christchurch locals get on their bikes?
Christchurch locals love to get on their bikes more than any other city.
In February's Aotearoa Bike Challenge, 6000 people in Canterbury recorded their rides - the most in the country - and over a… Audio
Truckers believe bigger trucks solution to climate change
Truckers believe there are some simple solutions to help the industry quickly target carbon emissions with government support.
Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand chief executive Nick Legget… Audio
Covid-19: Rental car shortages mean price rises
You could soon find yourself paying much more for a rental car, thanks to vehicle shortages brought on by Covid-19.
Many rental businesses sold off most of their fleets while borders were closed and… Audio
Planter boxes given thumbs down as support for cycleway grows
Dividing cyclists from traffic on a small stretch of Palmerston North highway has split opinion among city residents.
Vandals destroy 18 kilometres of road signs and letterboxes
More than $12,000 of road signage has been destroyed on a crime spree in the Motueka Valley.
More people on bikes in Palmerston North after cycleway trial
Protecting cyclists from traffic on a small stretch of Palmerston North highway has been criticised by some motorists.
And, after a trial that's lasted more than a year, the future of the cycleway is… Audio
Rush on gas guzzlers before clean car rules introduced
It was pedal to the metal last month as buyers raced to snap up gas guzzlers - utes and SUVs - ahead of the high emissions vehicle fee introduced this month.
Motor Industry Association figures show… Video, Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Andrew Hoggard (Part 1)
Panellists Sue Kedgley and Andrew Hoggard discuss the climate crises, seatbelt safety and the popularity of feijoas in NZ. Audio
Drones to be used to deliver medical supplies on the West Coast
The West Coast District Health Board has partnered with Melbourne-based company Swoop Aero to introduce New Zealand's first drone-delivery service for medical supplies. Swoop Aero CEO Eric Peck talks… Audio
Initial confusion reinforces need for caution on Air NZ's $1.2b plan - regulator
Potential investors are being urged to seek professional advice if they are considering taking part in Air New Zealand's capital raising.
New car sales hit a record high as buyers rush to beat the Clear Car Discount
Figures from the Motor Industry Association show 21,044 cars were sold in March, which beat the previous record in October 2018 by 4,374 vehicles.
Bitumen producer eyes opportunity as Z Energy plans exit
A Taranaki company is about to make its own bitumen, stepping into the void left by the Marsden Pt oil refinery shutdown.
