Transport
Air New Zealand engineers' strike: What you need to know
With a travel agent saying more than 100,000 people could be affected if Air NZ engineers strike before Christmas, here are the key details. Audio
Motorists against 30km/h Auckland CBD limit
In the AA's biggest ever Auckland survey, 62 percent of motorists opposed a 30km/h speed limit in the city centre
Trucks, buses also drawn into dodgy WOF saga
Some truck and bus inspectors are now accused of bending or breaking the rules. Audio
Major disruptions to Auckland train services today
Aucklanders planning on travelling by train today will need to find alternative transport as union members attend a meeting.
Trucks, buses also drawn into dodgy WOF saga
The dodgy warrants of fitness saga continues with some truck and bus inspectors now accused of bending or breaking the rules.
Trucks, buses also drawn into dodgy WOF saga
There's concern buses and trucks are also caught up in the road safety crisis centred on dodgy warrants of fitness for cars. Transport industry players say truck and bus inspectors have also been… Audio
Air NZ engineers step up Christmas strike threat
Air New Zealand engineers have stepped up their strike threat saying they could down tools for three days before Christmas. The company and aviation unions are in a third day of negotiations to avert… Audio
Govt to drop fluctuating ACC levies on vehicles
The Government is dropping an ACC scheme which applies different levy rates to motorists depending on the make and model of their vehicles.The ACC Minister Iain Lees Galloway says there's no evidence… Audio
Motor Trade Assocation welcomes NZTA boss' resignation
The Motor Trade Association is welcoming the resignation of the chief executive of the Transport Agency, Fergus Gammie. Mr Gammie announced on Tuesday that he's stepping down, after months of mounting… Audio
Air NZ strike would be 'almost unprecedented' - travel agent
A travel agent says the one-day strike of Air New Zealand staff just before Christmas would be almost unprecedented.
NZTA CEO resigns amid pressure over faulty warrant checks
New Zealand Transport Agency chief executive Fergus Gammie has resigned.
Air NZ/Union negotiations could run into the night
Urgent talks between Air New Zealand and unions are underway in a bid to avert a one-day strike that one travel agency says would be almost unprecedented. The strike by the airline's engineers on… Audio
Mediation begins between Air NZ and its engineers
Aircraft engineers at the national carrier are still planning to strike on December 21st, the busiest flying day of the year. However Air New Zealand says those striking - maintenance engineers… Audio
Air NZ, unions begin urgent talks as strike looms
Urgent talks begin today between Air New Zealand and aviation engineers' unions to try to avert strike action planned in the run-up to Christmas. Audio
Air NZ strike could affect thousands
Air New Zealand is bracing itself for the possibility of further strikes, on top of one planned for the busiest travel day of the year.
NZTA inspectors tried to warn of non-compliance issues
A consultant who's been supervising NZTA inspectors for more than a decade says she completely stands by their work practices - but those further up in the agency haven't been listening to their… Video, Audio
Air NZ engineers strike
The Air New Zealand engineers' strike is planned for the busiest flying day of the year, December 21st. More than 40,000 customers are booked to travel that day. Audio
Brown marmorated stink bug discovered in Oamaru
Up to 26 brown marmorated stink bugs have been discovered in a box of imported shoes in Oamaru - a serious biosecurity breach. Travis Glare from the bio-security research centre explains what this… Audio
Two thirds of cars failing WOF re-checks
Two thirds of the cars rechecked so far amid the warrant of fitness crisis have failed their re-inspection. About 750 vehicles have been checked - 465 failed and needed repairs. This leaves another 19… Audio
Dodgy WOF-passed cars fail rechecks
Two thirds of the cars rechecked so far amid the warrant of fitness crisis have failed their re-inspection. About 750 vehicles have been checked - 465 failed and needed repairs. One man who… Audio
