Transport
What's driving congestion in Queenstown?
Motorists around Queenstown are facing increasing traffic delays with some saying it can take 50 minutes to drive less than 20 kilometres. Fingers have been pointed at road works along State Highway… Audio
'The government is focusing solely on safety.' - National
The Government is spending 1.4 billion dollars on road safety upgrades over the next 3 years, but not in time to make a difference this year. 356 people have already died on the roads this year. The… Audio
$1.4b for safety upgrades of most dangerous highways
The government will spend $1.4 billion over the next three years on safety upgrades for the country's most dangerous roads.
Auckland CBD to trial pedestrian-only street next week
The closure of High Street to cars on Thursday is a taste of things to come as the council looks at making some Auckland inner city streets pedestrian-only.
SH1 realignment in Southland on track for 2020 opening
One of Southland's largest roading projects is on track to open by mid-2020.
Man attempts to cross Harbour Bridge on a Lime Scooter
A man attempted to cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge on a Lime Scooter today.
Wheels in motion for ride sharing revolution
Could we be on the cusp of a new way of living, can we stop global warming? Bernard Hickey literally puts his life on the line to highlight the ongoing growth of the sharing economy.
Mayor says rail service needs to happen and will build up passengers
Hamilton Mayor Andrew King believes a commuter train service between his city and Auckland is an exciting prospect that will build support over time.
Hamilton to Auckland rail service likely to go ahead
NZTA is expected to approve a rail commuter service between Hamilton and Auckland, proposed by three Waikato councils. As Andrew McRae reports, there's already strong support for the service. Audio
Uber to close Christchurch hub which aids drivers
Uber is being accused of a lack of empathy for its drivers by closing down a hub for them in Christchurch.
Electric scooters now in the Hutt Valley
Lime scooters - already in Auckland and Christchurch - have been introduced in Lower and Upper Hutt.
Wheeling in the Ride Share Revolution
Could we be on the cusp of a new way of living, a major shift in how we build our cities and where we live and whether we can stop global warming? Bernard Hickey literally puts his life on the line to… Audio
Hamilton-Auckland commuter train likely to go ahead
The Transport Agency is expected to give the green-light today to a commuter train service between Hamilton and Auckland. The service will make two trips a day each way carrying up to 200 passengers a… Audio
Another WOF vehicle inspector suspended
Another inspector has been told to immediately stop issuing warrants of fitness, amid a spate of other suspensions across the country.
Tim Allan: Powering ahead with farm e-bikes
The electric bike revolution has reached the farm with a electric-powered farm bike that can last for 120km and makes no noise compared to a petrol bike. Timothy Allan in one of the minds behind… Audio, Gallery
Union takes offer to Air NZ engineers, strike notice withdrawn
There's an early Christmas present for the tens of thousands of people who feared their holiday plans were about to be shattered by an Air New Zealand strike. After hours of talks the airlines and the… Audio
National's Scott Simpson blames strikes on govt
Air New Zealand engineers have called off their three-day strike, which could have affected up to 120,000 travellers in the busy week before Christmas. The airline said late last night it had reached… Audio
Air NZ passengers urged to not make changes ahead of strike decision
Air New Zealand passengers who have already changed or cancelled their travel plans because of the proposed three-day strike won't be covered by insurance. Audio
Auckland motorists facing carpark price hike
From January 21st next year Auckland commuters using the Downtown car park, which is owned by Auckland Transport, will cost $40 a day - a price hike of $16. Audio
Air NZ staff plan three-day strike
Engineers and logistics staff at the national carrier have announced a three-day strike for the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of December. Is there a contingency plan? Aviation commentator Peter Clark is here… Audio
