Transport
Bay of Plenty bus services reduced due to driver shortage
First Union insists pay and training for bus drivers must be lifted if the sector is to address major staff shortages.
Aratere set to resume sailing tonight after repair work
The Aratere has been repaired today and will resume service tonight.
Public ferry service may be on the cards for Queenstown
A public ferry service is being discussed as a way to ease congestion and improve transport in Queenstown.
Should Air NZ stick to its knitting?
The infamous Air New Zealand rap safety video is being pulled from planes around the country ... will history smile on its legacy? Audio
Geotech work complete for Northland rail investigation
KiwiRail has completed the first stage of investigation into what it would take to build a railway line to Northport.
Former Nissan boss says 'plot and treason' behind arrest
Nissan ex-chairman Carlos Ghosn says his arrest in Japan was the result of a "plot and treason" against him.
Unsafe repairs of high-tech cars going undetected
The extent of the threat to road safety from risky car repairs is unclear but the industry consensus is the regulations are years out of date and poorly policed. Audio
New speed limits for Wanaka CBD
New temporary speed limits are being introduced to the Wanaka CBD to make the area safer for pedestrians.
Vehicle collision repairers push for urgent safety changes
Vehicle collision repairers are pushing for the 20 year old Repair Rule that governs the industry to be updated. It covers high-tech cars using things like radars which need incredibly fine… Audio
Uber drivers deactivated following customer complaints
More Uber drivers say their income was cut-off by the ride-sharing app for customer complaints that they didn't know about - or weren't even investigated. Audio
Air NZ losing out to cheaper competition - industry observers
Air New Zealand is blaming a slowdown in international travel for a likely slide in profits, but industry observers say the airline may be losing out to cheaper competitors. The airline's profit… Audio
Heat hits Wellington trains in rush hour
At least 8,500 Wellington commuters were left stranded on Tuesday when train services were cancelled during rush hour. Unusually high temperatures in the region caused a problem with the wires that… Audio
Wellington commuters hoping for smooth run into work
Thousands of Wellington commuters were left stranded yesterday when train services were cancelled during rush hour. Unusually high temperatures in the region caused a problem with the wires that… Audio
Wellington trains halted in heat, thousands stranded
About 8,500 Wellington commuters were left stranded during rush hour on Tuesday when train services were cancelled at peak rush hour. Unusually high temperatures caused a problem with the overhead… Audio
Wellington train services back to full operation
Wellington Station is finally clear after thousands of commuters had their journey disrupted by cancelled train services.
Hundreds of commuters stranded in Wellington
Trains running on the Johnsonville, Melling and Hutt Valley lines have all been halted as a result of power or points problems, leaving hundreds of commuters trying to figure out how they're going to… Audio
Is tunnel tooting a hoot or should it get the boot?
A Wellington City councillor wants the decades-old practice of honking in the Mount Victoria tunnel banned to encourage more pedestrians and cyclists to use it. RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook went along… Video, Audio
Tourist refunded $900 for five-minute taxi ride
A Scottish tourist charged $900 for a five minute taxi ride has finally received a refund - but it wouldn't have taken so long to resolve if the industry wasn't deregulated, the Taxi Federation says.
…Councillor targets capital's tunnel tooters
A Wellington city councillor wants to stop the relentless honking in the Mount Victoria tunnel. Our panellists give their thoughts, and Gabor Toth from Wellington library explains a bit about the… Audio
Call for honking ban in Mt Victoria tunnel
Honking in the Mt Victoria tunnel is somewhat of a Wellington tradition - but one City Councillor wants people to lay off the horn. According to legend, the tooting pays tribute to a teenager who was… Audio
