Transport
E-scooter rules 'outdated and dangerous' - National MP
E-scooters could be on the move into the bike lane if the government has its way. At the moment low powered e-scooters can be ridden on the footpath and also on the road, but not in dedicated cycle… Audio
Tauranga residents call asphalt fix a “cheap seal”
Tauranga City Council have agreed to use chipseal - or cheap seal as some residents call it - to resurface roads. But it's providing an option for residents who prefer to keep their existing asphalt… Audio
How airfares are affecting tourism spend in regions
Tourism operators are preparing for what they hope will be a strong summer season, with early signs looking good. Tourism Holdings CEO Grant Webster spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Major Wellington highway to close southbound over weekend
NZTA is closing the southbound side of Transmission Gully from Friday until the early hours of Monday.
Dunedin Railway Station voted one of world’s most spectacular
Dunedin rail commuters may be some of the luckiest in the country with Dunedin Railway Station ranked 18th most spectacular in the world. Alison Breese, a heritage assessment advisor, spoke to Lauren… Audio
NZ is full of paper roads, but what are they?
There are 55,000 kilometres of paper roads across New Zealand, which can be accessed by the public. Audio
NZ is full of paper roads - but what are they exactly?
We have 55 thousand kilometres of paper roads across New Zealand. But in our team meeting we discovered that there was confusion about what paper roads are, and why they are important. To help give us… Audio
Insurance companies see fewer collision claims
AMI Insurance has launched a new Motor Report which shows a decline in collision related claims Audio
Union warns of further strike by Air NZ flight attendants
Air New Zealand cabin crew will walk off the job on 8 December. Audio
Bill for new Taranaki bypass nearly doubles to almost $600 million
The budget for the Mt Messenger Bypass has climbed up in costs from $365 million to nearly $600m.
Police tried to take licence off trucker twice before roadworker was killed
Ashik Ali faulty truck killed Johnathon Walters in May 2024, when the brakes failed and ran him over in Remuera.
Angst over EVs blows up in headlines
EV uptake boomed with incentives in place, but this week, the government made traditional cars cheaper instead. Video
NZTA postpones Transmission Gully roadworks after major congestion
NZTA has roadworks planned this summer which will cause disruption and delays, but says it wants to minimise that as much as possible.
Air NZ cabin crew to strike in December
Crew say they are unhappy with the airline's latest offer.
ERoad slumps to $144m loss in wake of setbacks in North America
The transport software company saw a major accounting write-down in its North American assets, which didn't deliver to expectations.
Australian airlines ban use of portable power banks after string of fires
Australian airlines will ban the use of portable power banks from next month following a string of international incidents.
Gridlock-causing roadworks pushed to 2026, MP says Rotorua was let down
Patients, students, and businesses were hit as a Rotorua road closure caused major disruption.
How the government plans to save $2b on new Cook Strait ferries
The costings have been revealed for the project which will see two new ships sail into New Zealand. Audio
Minister promises ferry overhaul will cost less than $2 billion
Winston Peters has announced he's secured a fixed price deal for two new ferries, which will come into service in 2029. Audio
Winston Peters reveals new Cook Strait ferry details
The Rail Minister has lifted the lid on how the government plans to save cash on the new Cook Strait ferries. Nick James reports. Audio
