Transport
Pilots call for drone user registration
Pilots want the laws around drone use beefed up to force users to register their aircrafts. They say compulsory registration would make flying safer as the number of near miss incidents between… Audio
Texting and driving
The amount of online reports of people using their mobile phones while driving have almost tripled in the last two years. Audio
Drone disruption
Airspace around Wellington Airport was closed for 40 minutes last after a drone was seen dangerously close the runway. Instances like this are being reported more and more. Audio
Airplanes "densification"
Airlines are adding more and more seats to their planes in a move called "densification". Consumer Reports has found 30 per cent of economy class fliers rated their seats uncomfortable. Audio
Story of the day for 12 November 2018
So what is the fastest way to get around big cities? Audio
Canterbury highway to re-open tomorrow after deluge
Rain damaged State Highway 73 through Canterbury's Arthur's Pass could open as soon as 7am tomorrow morning.
Airways seeing more drones near runways
Air Traffic controllers are warning drones flying in controlled airspaces is a growing problem and it could be catastrophic if one hits a plane. The controlled airpace around Wellington was closed for… Audio
Drone leads to controlled airspace closure at Wellington Airport
The controlled airspace around Wellington Airport was closed for 30 minutes this evening after a drone was spotted flying "extremely close" to the runway.
Lime recalls all e-scooters made by Okai
The company that supplies e-scooters to Christchurch and Auckland has issued a global recall for one of its models.
Wellington bus network launches new services in response to complaints
From today Metlink will roll out an improved Wellington bus service, as the Greater Wellington Regional Council scrambles to fix its troubled new network.
Captain charged after fatal duck boat incident
The captain of an amphibious duck boat that capsized in July on a Missouri lake, killing 17 people, has been charged with negligence. Collette Luke from Reuters has more. Video, Audio
NZTA takes tougher line on car import, testing companies
The Transport Agency is belatedly signalling it will take a tough line against a major business that both imports used cars, and tests if they are safe. But the inspection side of the business says… Audio
Strong winds cause flight delays in Wellington
Strong winds caused some flights into Wellington Airport to be delayed.
Thousands sign 'save the highways' petition
National MPs from all over the country have lined up at Parliament to submit 'save the highways' petitions signed by thousands of their constituents.
Council spending thousands a month to keep bus network running
Wellington's regional council is paying $150,000 a month to add extra buses to its ailing new network.
Wellington ratepayers paying for council’s extra buses
Wellington's regional council is paying $150,000 a month to add extra buses to its ailing new network. It's also spent $338,000 between July and September on contractors to help embed the new network… Audio
Wgtn's council opts for rental bikes over e-scooters
Wellington City Council is keeping a close eye on how the Lime e-scooter trial goes in Auckland. The capital has decided not to introduce the e-scooters and is focusing on bike sharing through the… Audio
Christchurch councillors defend e scooters
Christchurch City Councillors have received their first update on the Lime e-scooters that have been criticised for causing multiple injuries in the city. Audio
E-scooters not as dangerous as reported, council told
Christchurch City councillors have come out in defence of the Lime e-scooters, saying safety concerns are nothing but a beat up.
Air NZ releases new safety video
The new, very slick and all local Air NZ safety video.... have you seen it? Audio
