Transport
More research carried out to ensure safety in truck handbrake test standards
Research is carrying on to ensure any changes to testing standards of a problematic truck handbrake make things safer.
Solving the World's Problems with Dave Armstrong
Wellington writer Dave Armstrong talks about the march in the city protesting ongoing danger and sexual violence encountered by women and the ongoing bus dramas the Capital has been enduring. Audio
Rescued yachties distressed but grateful, police say
Two men were rescued off a 50-foot yacht which had lost power in big swells off the east coast of Marlborough last night.
Light rail back on track for Auckland
Transport Minister Michael Wood yesterday announced the establishment of a unit tasked with getting Auckland light rail back on track. Greater Auckland editor Matt Lowry talks to Jesse about the… Audio
PM will not rule out private investment for Auckland light rail
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will not rule out private investment or council funding to help build Auckland light rail. Audio
Truck brakes involved in serious accidents still posing a problem
Authorities are struggling with what to do about a second lot of truck brakes involved in serious accidents causing death.
Helicopter passengers taught how to escape underwater and upside down
Ever wondered how you'd escape from a helicopter which has crash landed in water?
Strapped in, submerged and most likely upside down you don't have much time to think.
A new training module is… Audio
Road police on the hunt for Easter Weekend rule breakers
The police are warning holiday-makers to slow down, put their phone down, and buckle up this long Easter weekend.
Inspector Pete Jones from the road policing unit spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Minister announces plan to get light rail back on track
Plans for light rail in Auckland are back on the table, but only time will tell whether the proposal, which hasn't progressed past the planning phase since 2017, will finally get off the ground.
On… Audio
Truck brake linked to fatal crashes causing headache for authorities
Authorities are struggling with what to do about a second lot of truck brakes involved in serious accidents causing death.
In recent days transport agency Waka Kotahi has effectively issued a ban -… Audio
Government will be able to pull off light rail - Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the government will be able to deliver light rail, despite the project being given a "fresh start" after several years of work.
The project has gone back to the… Audio
VW fans gather on Kapiti Coast for annual Volkswagen Nationals
This weekend VW owners and fans congregate on the Kapiti Coast for the annual Volkswagen Nationals. They're coming from all around the country to celebrate the classic Beetles, Kombis, Variants and… Audio
New unit to get Auckland light rail back on track - Minister
Transport Minister Michael Wood says the previous process did not involve Aucklanders enough.
'Just bugger off', Tau Henare tells Ports of Auckland boss after damning report
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After a report revealing systemic failings in safety practices at Ports of Auckland, Independent Māori Statutory Board deputy chair Tau Henare says port chief executive Tony Gibson has to "just bugger… Video, Audio
Phil Goff confident Ports of Auckland board will make changes
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is refusing to join the chorus of calls for Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson to go following a damning report into health and safety.
NZ's first hydrogen-fuelled bus unveiled in Auckland
The country's first hydrogen-fuelled bus has been unveiled today as Auckland Transport moves towards an emission-free fleet by 2040.
The $1.1 million bus will run from Botany to Britomart for a… Video, Audio
Onehunga low traffic trial sees quiet streets but some loud critics
A traffic safety project in an Auckland suburb has created quiet streets, but also an uproar of criticism from many who did not know it was happening.
Plywood boxes have blocked several thoroughfare… Video, Audio
Union urges Ports of Auckland chief exec to resign
The Maritime Union is calling for Tony Gibson to resign after a scathing report into health and safety failings at the Ports.
Ports of Auckland safety review finds systemic problems - Mayor Phil Goff
An Independent health and safety review has found the need for significant improvements at Ports of Auckland.
Transport safety at 'point of madness'
An Auckland mechanic who witnessed a trucker threaten a heavy vehicle engineer with violence warns the transport safety system is "at the point of madness".