Transport
No four lanes - but safer road to Whangarei promised
New Zealand Transport Agency has confirmed it won't be building a four-lane highway from Whangarei to Te Hana. Instead it's promising to fix up the worst bit - the notorious stretch of road between… Video, Audio
World's longest sea bridge
After nine years of construction, the world's longest sea bridge will open this week. It connects Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China, but critics say not many people will be able to use it. Audio
Cycling and e-scooters
Only about 3 percent of people bike to work, will cycling ever reach critical mass here? Or will cycleways become e-roads? E-scooters are now across the country, but some aren't impressed with the… Audio
Two injuries a day after e-scooters sent out on streets
Fourteen injury claims were filed with ACC in the first week since a new electronic scooter service started this month.
'Local' taxi drivers stealing fares
Waiheke Island taxi drivers are frustrated with Auckland ride-share drivers coming over on the ferry and stealing fares. It's claimed the Auckland drivers pretend to be locals with signs to that… Audio
VTNZ admits using inferior brake test on Waiheke Island
Major vehicle inspection company VTNZ has broken road safety rules by using an inferior brake test on Waiheke Island for months, and the Transport Agency let it.
VTNZ admits inferior brake test on Waiheke Island
A big vehicle inspection company broke road safety rules by using an inferior brake test on Waiheke Island for months, and the Transport Agency let it. A manager who oversaw the testing by VTNZ says… Audio
Fate of four-lane SH1 Northland plan to be revealed
Northland people will find out today what's going to happen to the most dangerous stretch of road in the region. The Transport Agency will reveal the results of its re-evaluation of the Whangarei to… Audio
Bus drivers vow to continue to fight for pay rise after strike
Disruption caused by a bus strike has been a fraction of what Auckland Transport forecast after more drivers turned up for work than expected. Audio
Rescue helicopter pilot pleas with drone users after near-miss
A rescue helicopter pilot is pleading with drone users to follow the rules after a near-miss on their way to a serious car crash in Northland. Audio
Auckland bus services out of action over strikes
More than 150 bus drivers in Auckland and Hamilton have walked off the job today, demanding better pay.
Private contracts failing the transport sector
Some bus services in Auckland and Hamilton weren't running due to drivers striking. The union representing the drivers says the way contracts are awarded to bus companies makes companies cut wages to… Audio
SH1 south of Whangārei to be shut for repairs
State Highway One south of Whangārei will close for two nights next week for road repairs.
Bus drivers strike - latest update
Bus services in Auckland and Hamilton are disrupted this morning as about 200 drivers go on strike. In Auckland 25 routes and 350 of 11,000 trips will be affected, but school buses, trains and ferries… Audio
Auckland, Hamilton buses disrupted as drivers strike
Bus services in Auckland and Hamilton will be disrupted this morning as about 200 drivers go on strike. In Auckland 25 routes and 350 of 11,000 trips will be affected, but school buses, trains and… Audio
Bus drivers' strike delayed in capital, to go ahead further north
About 200 bus drivers from Auckland and Waikato are set to walk off the job tomorrow but Wellington bus drivers will now strike on Thursday.
Singapore flying taxi trial set to begin next year
In a race to perfect driverless flying car technology that includes big-name firms Uber and Airbus, Singapore is set to begin test flights in the second half of 2019.
Two lanes open at Pukerua Bay
Traffic is becoming congested around the scene of yesterday's truck crash near Pukerua Bay north of Wellington, the Transport Agency says.
Seatbelts recalled after failing safety standards
Transport officials are warning about seatbelts installed in motorhomes, buses and vans, that have been recalled because they don't meet safety standards.
All-day traffic jam causing chaos for truckers
About 300 trucks remain queued bumper-to-bumper north of Welllington, following a crash earlier this morning.