Transport
Holiday period road crashes kill nine people
Nine deaths on our roads over the holidays are a reminder of the need to substantially improve road safety, the government says.
Cleaning fees unjustified, Uber riders say
Uber users feel like they're being taken for a ride over cleaning fees of up to $150.
KiwiRail warned of high risk of train crash near Wellington
A risk report, produced by independent engineers for KiwiRail and obtained under the Official Information Act, largely focuses on a busy stretch approaching the station where multiple tracks converge.
…Holiday road toll rises to seven after fatal Otago crash
The holiday road toll has risen to seven after a fatal crash in Otago
Two helicopters attend scene of serious crash on SH5
The Napier-Taupo Road is shut at Rangitaiki after a serious crash involving two cars.
Air NZ flies customers 30 billion kilometres in 2018
Air New Zealand's passengers flew a total of 30 billion kilometres and offset close to 27,000 tonnes of carbon in 2018, the airline has revealed.
Heavy traffic eases on SH1 north of Wellington
There were significant delays on State Highway 1 north of Wellington due to heavy holiday traffic.
Lobby group expects 'a number of serious incidents' on SH2
A roading lobby group is expecting serious and possibly fatal crashes on State Highway 2 north of Tauranga these holidays.
Holiday travellers warned to plan ahead as congestion builds
Fog, slips and crowds of Boxing Day shoppers have caused hold-ups in some parts of the country today.
One person critical after multiple-car crash in Christchurch
One person has been critically injured following a three-vehicle crash in the Christchurch suburb of Waltham tonight.
Holiday traffic: one dies, two critically injured on SH1
One person is dead and two others are in a critical condition after a crash south of Foxton, in Manawatu.
Storm warning for Gisborne to Northland
Heavy rain is due to fall on the top of the North Island today, with a double warning for Auckland on Christmas Day.
Police urge drivers to take care after 'horrific' start to holiday season
The police are urging holiday drivers to take extra care after four people die in road crashes this weekend.
NZ airline industry: Gatwick shows drone-law overhaul needed
Pilots and air traffic controllers say New Zealand airports are already facing safety threats from drones, and more must be done to control their use.
Delays on SH1 in Porirua after bus fire
Motorists leaving Wellington are experiencing significant delays after a bus caught fire on State Highway 1 this morning.
Suspended vehicle inspector defends his work
A vehicle inspector who has been suspended by the New Zealand Transport Agency for using the wrong testing standards insists he has done nothing wrong.
Ministry of Transport finds no evidence of flaws in Fuso bus safety
The Ministry of Transport has found no evidence of flaws in the design or safety of Mitsubishi Fuso buses after three fatal crashes.
NZTA says 1400 tow-bars are unsafe and can't be used
More than 1400 vehicles with tow bars inspected by Auckland-based certifier Patrick Chu have had their safety certifications removed.
Māori warden: 'You don't have to fight violence with violence'
Jackie Waitapu, a lone Māori warden who stepped into the middle of a brawl on a Auckland train to protect other passengers, says she was just doing her job and spreading some love Video, Audio
Gatwick drone shut-down
International flights around the world have been thrown into disarray by rogue drones invading the air space of London's Gatwick Airport. Around 110,000 passengers on 760 flights have been effected by… Audio