Transport
Govt not ruling out underwriting expansion of regional airlines
The governments not ruling out underwriting the expansion of small regional airlines to help maintain routes and keep the price of flying competitive. Minister for the South Island and Associate… Audio
Electric Cars that charge in 1. minutes and more
There's been a lot of news in the EV space recently: over the weekend the government announced they are replacing grant for EV charging infrastructure with 0% loans instead. New company Slate Auto… Audio
Auckland trains back on track following two-week shutdown
Wellington services are also back after significant disruptions.
Wellington City Council decision to demolish City to Sea bridge challenged
The battle to save a central Wellington footbridge is heading to the high court. Spokesperson for Save the City-to-Sea bridge Stuart Niven spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt plans for 10,000 EV chargers by 2030
The government wants to have 10,000 charge points for EVs around the country in the next five years. Drive Electric chairperson Kirsten Corson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Officials still mulling over options for recreational use of Manawatū Gorge road
The section of State Highway 3 near Palmerston North was shut to traffic for good in 2017, after a series of massive slips.
Government replaces EV charger grants with new loan scheme
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said it would "provide better value for money by maximising private sector investment while keeping the taxpayers' contribution to a minimum".
Horowhenua Mayor disappointed speed limits on SH1 to increase again
Bernie Wanden says there have been no deaths or serious injuries between Ōhau and Manakau since the speed limit was reduced.
Wellington man left stranded in Brisbane after his kayak wouldn't fit in plane
Air New Zealand has apologised for the mistake.
Gisborne clubs protest highway speed boost amid crash fears
Only 41 percent of 864 respondents supported keeping the speed limit at 80km/h.
Air New Zealand's prices are costing Kiwis more than just coin
Air New Zealand's chief financial officer Richard Thomson says costs of inflation has caused a rise in the airlines' airfares. Audio
Air New Zealand on cost of air fares
Checkpoint has been inundated with messages from people affected by the cost of Air New Zealand's domestic flights. That includes a Rotorua man, who instead of flying direct to Christchurch for work… Audio
End of the road for Auckland's one cent bus fare
Passengers have two more days to tag on for the cost-efficient service. Audio
People living outside of cities complain of Air NZ fare prices
A man who leaves home at 1:30 in the morning to drive to Auckland Airport to save hundreds on air fares. An 18-year-old who can't come home for his first university holidays because of the cost of… Audio
Auckland's route 64 bus no longer to have 1 cent fare
For the last five years the route 64 bus fare has been virtually free at just one cent to tag on, but come Sunday a full fare will apply. The bus service was originally established to accomodate for… Audio
Tolling an option for Mill Road project - Bishop
The Transport Minister is welcoming NZTA's approval of the investment case, saying the new road would improve safety and cut congestion.
Three-vehicle crash blocks main highway around Coromandel Peninsula
The incident was the latest in a series around the upper North Island on Thursday.
Speed rise proposal dropped for Rotorua highway after community push
Successful reversals to 100kph include the journey to Whakatāne.
Consumer NZ calls for inquiry into cost of regional flights
Consumer New Zealand wants an inquiry into expensive domestic airfares. Consumer Chief Executive Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
MP on route for Northern Expressway
A new multi-billion-dollar road to replace State Highway 1 over Northland's the slip-prone Brynderwyns will be built just east of the current route, not well to the west as originally planned. MP for… Audio
