Transport
Bus hits three pedestrians and slams into store
A bus has hit three pedestrians and crashed into a shop on Auckland's North Shore.
More big trucks on the road, fewer checks on inspectors
Newly-released information shows checks on engineers who inspect big trucks plunged at the same time as the number of large rigs on the road jumped.
Can blockchain get our cities moving?
Kathryn talks with urban and climate strategist Professor Boyd Cohen, about the potential for blockchain technology to make cities more efficient - particularly public transport. He's the Dean of… Audio
Wellington cycleway battle likely to be delayed another year
The council agreed in September last year to revamp the Island Bay cycleway but is waiting for funding from the New Zealand Transport Agency.
Coastal water navigation in spotlight after four boat crashes
Four potentially tragic incidents and near misses involving ships have prompted the Transport Accident Investigation Commission to add navigation in coastal waters around New Zealand to its watchlist.
…Australia, NZ plan mass boycott over rising petrol prices
People in Australia have started boycotting specific petrol stations over the rising cost of fuel, as they prepare for a nationwide boycott which almost 150,000 people have said they might join… Video, Audio
Travelling 840kms a week for work
Rob Barnes wanted a more rural lifestyle for his family. So, they moved to Wellsford and he makes the round trip between Wellsford and Auckland everyday. That's 840 kilometres a week, $800 in petrol a… Audio
Public transport groups criticise Auckland light rail plan
A public transport lobby group is attacking plans to build a light rail line between Auckland Airport and the city centre. Earlier this year the government announced it had allocated funding of one… Audio
Public transport groups oppose Auckland light rail plan
Two public transport lobby groups are opposing plans to build a light rail line between Auckland airport and the city centre.
Wairarapa train service gets $96m boost
The line from one side of the Remutaka Range to Wellington will receive $96 million after being plagued with problems, such as slow trips and long delays. Video, Audio
$96m funding for Wairarapa rail
Wairarapa rail tracks are getting a major funding boost and upgrade, with the government investing $96 million in the region.
NZ pays highest pre-tax petrol price in OECD - Ardern
Tax increases make up only a small part of petrol price rises - and if the latest rise came off tomorrow there wouldn't be much of a sustained drop for consumers, says the PM. Audio
Wairarapa commuters welcome rail upgrade
Wairarapa commuters are being promised the train ride to Wellington will get easier from next April when work begins to upgrade the track. Transport Minister Phil Twyford is in Wairarapa on Tuesday… Audio
Two Bay of Plenty truck crashes shut SH29
State Highway 29 through the Kaimai Ranges in the Bay of Plenty is closed after two seperate truck crashes this morning.
'We've got a history of leaving things just too damn long'
Aucklanders and transport industry insiders are backing a Chinese company's bid to build and pay for a major toll road north of the city.
Wide support for Chinese-built toll road in Auckland
Auckland Chamber of Commerce is assisting a bid by Chinese civil engineers to build the $400 million Penlink Toll Road Project, which will link State Highway One and the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. Video, Audio
Number of cars adding to Auckland traffic being questioned
It looks like the mantra that Auckland has another 800 cars added to the traffic each week is an outdated statistic. NZTA figures show in the year to August 2018 there was a net loss of 4184 cars on… Audio
China funded Penlink road
A Chinese construction company has offered to build the long-mooted four-lane, $400-million-dollar Penlink toll road north of Auckland. The Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Barnett says it… Audio
What dictates what you pay at the pump?
Independent economist Cameron Bagrie joins us to explain exactly how the price of petrol is calculated, and what has happened in the world recently that's led to the price in New Zealand jumping up to… Audio
Govt urged to cut taxes on petrol
The government is being urged to consider cutting taxes on petrol as the New Zealand dollar hits a 33-month low.
