Transport
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.
Motorists urged to be cautious and mindful over Labour Weekend
Motorists are being reminded to stay as fresh and relaxed as possible when driving this long weekend.
Bumper to bumper traffic north of Wellington
Our reporter Matt Chatterton is at the start of the detour route, the Paekakariki Hill Road, to talk to us about the traffic chaos north of Wellington. Audio
Brother of helicopter pilot gives emotional tribute
Jonathan Wallis has this afternoon paid an emotional tribute to his brother Nick describing his death and the death of brother Matthew in July in a similar accident as a cruel reality. Video, Audio
Transport Agency spokesporson on Wellington road chaos
The Transport Agency Wellington spokesperson Mark Owen talks about what kind of damage has been done on State Highway 1 north of Wellington, and when he expects the road to re-open. Audio
Traffic chaos north of Wellington following hazardous goods truck crash
About 3-hundred trucks remain queued bumper-to-bumper north of Wellington, following a truck crash this morning. Video, Audio
Truck roll shuts SH1 till late afternoon
A chemical truck roll has shut State Highway 1 north of Wellington until late this afternoon, but SH 2 at Remutaka Hill has now reopened.
SH1 closed north of Wellington after truck crash
A truck carrying chemicals has rolled north of Wellington, closing State Highway One in both directions. RNZ reporter Emma Hatton is overlooking State Highway 1 on the Paekakariki Hill Road. Audio
Wellington bus drivers plan for indefinite strike
Bus drivers are set to go on an indefinite strike in Wellington from Tuesday, but it's unclear how many will actually walk off the job. The Tramways Union and bus company Tranzurban are at odds over… Audio
Chemical truck crash closes SH1 north of Wellington
A truck carrying chemicals has rolled on State Highway One north of Wellington, and the road is closed in both directions. A Fire and Emergency shift manager Belinda Beets said about 50 firefighters… Audio
Wellington bus strike begins next week
Bus drivers in Wellington will begin an indefinite strike next Tuesday.
Brothers die in helicopter crashes three months apart
Two Department of Conservation staff have died after a helicopter crash near Wanaka Airport. Nick Wallis, the youngest son of aviation pioneer Sir Tim Wallis, was the pilot. His brother Matthew also… Audio
Wellington cycleway repair to cost $4m more
The revamp costs more than four times what was originally spent on the cycleway and is $4m more than was originally put aside to fix it.
Autonomus air taxi
Air New Zealand and Zephyr Airworks have signed an agreement to bring the world's first autonomous electric air taxi service to New Zealand. Cora's already being tested around Christchurch. It's half… Audio
Air NZ, Zephyr Airworks plan air taxi
Air New Zealand and Zephyr Airworks have announced they have signed an agreement to work collaboratively on bringing the world's first autonomous electric air taxi service to New Zealand. The… Audio
Brake-testing revelations add to regulation failures
Safety certificates for heavy vehicles were issued by a Transport Agency inspector, despite an 18-month roller brake machine breakdown.
Govt hires lawyers to police truck safety after NZTA failures
The government has put Auckland lawyers Meredith Connell in charge of policing the safety of heavy road vehicles because the Transport Agency was doing such a poor job. The agency was castigated… Audio
NZTA boss won't resign over trucking safety policy failures
The head of the Transport Agency won't be resigning yet over revelations it's failed to police the system that keeps dangerous vehicles off the road. The law firm Meredith Connell has now taken over… Audio
