Transport
Lime working to win over Wellington, but it's not easy
The Wellington City Council isn't completely convinced Lime e-scooters are safe - and they might have competition, too.
Efforts made to ensure queen bees delivered alive
A bee company is taking matters into its own hands to make sure queen bees are arriving to customers alive and well after a number died while being couriered. Southern Sun Queen Bees in Horowhenua… Audio
The big issue: Transport 14 January 2019
Question of the day: Should kids bike to school - would you let your kids do it? Audio
Horror crash in Christchurch
A horror crash in Christchurch last night left three teenagers as young as 13 dead, and two police officers injured. A stolen car crashed into a tree and burst into flames after fleeing from the… Audio
Wellington to trial bus to zoo
The Wellington Regional Council will trial a bus route to Wellington Zoo after public pressure since the new network was set up.
Govt to spend $20m on 11 rural state highways
The government is to spend $20 million on improvements to rural highways.
Auckland Transport asked to investigate crash site months ago
Auckland Transport was asked by Ōrākei Local Board five months ago to investigate the safety of a road which was the scene of a fatal crash yesterday.
Lime e-scooter trial in Auckland extended
The Lime e-scooter concession for Auckland has been extended until the end of March.
NASA satellite launch from Mahia Peninsula breaks ground
Rocket Lab launched 13 NASA satellites into orbit from Mahia Peninsula in the Hawke's Bay last month.The launch broke new ground for the company, being the first time a private company had provided a… Audio
Study reveals growing pilot shortage in New Zealand
A new study shows the number of pilots graduating in New Zealand is not enough to match airline growth in the country. According to the New Zealand Airline Pilots' Association and Massey University's… Audio
Campervan inspections loophole: Call for government oversight
The lack of a government agency to oversee how campervans are gaining their self-contained status has the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association worried.
NZTA says SH1 repairs on Kāpiti Expressway postponed
After announcing a lane of SH1 north of Wellington would be closed this week for repairs, NZTA now says the work is postponed.
Roadside drug tests: ESR reassures prescription medicine users
The Institute of Environmental Science and Research says people taking prescription medicines for conditions such as ADHD are unlikely to be caught out by roadside drug testing of drivers.
E-scooter market hits slow-down in Auckland
Auckland Council says it will review rules for E-scooter licences, and could renew Lime's licence.
Derailed locomotive removed by crane
The locomotive that derailed in Masterton yesterday has been removed by crane.
Train derails near Masterton
A passenger train derailed at KiwiRail's Masterton yard this afternoon as it was travelling to the station to collect passengers.
State highways congested as many head back from holiday
There was traffic congestion on the most of the main state highways this afternoon as many people's holidays come to an end.
Delays expected for travel between Queenstown and Cromwell
The NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists to allow extra time on their journeys with two months of roadworks about to start.
Road safety overhaul targets speed limits and phone use
Lower speed limits and higher penalties for using a cellphone while driving are being considered as part of a major overhaul of road safety this year.
'Seamless' facilities key to Hamilton-Auckland train success - TRON
The group that successfully lobbied for a commuter train service from Hamilton to Auckland says there are several aspects that are key to its success.
