Transport
Wellington bus driver dispute
Wellington is facing major issues with its bus network with 50 bus drivers on strike over what they deem dangerous and unlawful shifts. Some are calling for the Greater Wellington Regional Council to… Audio
Bus drivers cut hours with return of schoolchildren
The union representing bus drivers in the Hutt Valley says their industrial action could continue for weeks. Audio
New Wellington bus routes survive term three rush
Wellington's struggling new bus network is under more pressure on Monday morning as holiday-makers return to work and children return to school. Metlink faced issues with capacity, delays and… Audio
New Wellington buses face strikes, school term rush
Wellington is heading into its second week of the new bus timetables and routes, but the transition has not been without its problems. Tranzit took over the operation of Wellington's bus network last… Audio
New Wellington bus routes tested as school term begins
Wellington's new bus network will be put to the test today as parents and school children return from holidays. It comes on the same day as fifty bus drivers strike to protest their working hours… Audio
Regional Council urged to step into Wgtn bus driver dispute
The Public Transport Users Association is demanding the Greater Wellington Regional Council step in to deal with the ongoing dispute between the driver's union and Tranzit.
Connecting the dots for electric car owners
A new database to verify electric vehicle charging stations will help give drivers confidence to travel long distances says the Associate Transport Minister.
'Killing carpark spaces is better for commerce'
Paul Steely White is in New Zealand from New York, where he's executive director of New York's Transportation Alternatives or TransAlt. He's recently been named as one of the top 100 influencers in… Audio
Govt looking for safer credit options to help people buy cars
The government is taking a closer look at ideas aimed at preventing people from ending up in huge amounts of debt when they need to buy a car.
Auckland fuel tax: what will improve?
Auckland's regional fuel tax has been in place since the beginning of the month. The extra funds raised are intended to help fund transport projects around the region over the coming decade. But what… Audio
Tranzit rejects claims of restricting union's access to members
A Wellington bus union says Tranzit is restricting access to its members but the company's managing director says the allegation is "ridiculous".
Govt announces West Coast investment plan
A new passenger rail service between Hokitika and Westport is on a short-list of plans to revitalise the West Coast economy. Video, Audio
At least 11 confirmed dead in Missouri duck boat accident
An amphibious boat overturned in Table Rock Lake as powerful thunderstorms passed through the Midwest. Video, Audio
Bus driver who was attacked on night shift has quit job because of fears to her safety
An Auckland bus driver who was attacked by three hooded men during a night shift has quit her job rather than risk it happening again. Audio
New Wellingon bus routes: 'I'm not entirely happy' - Laidlaw
Another six months was probably needed in order to successfully introduce radical changes to Wellington's bus network, according to the Regional Council. The roll out of new buses and bus routes in… Audio
Wellington bus drivers face 14hr shifts - union
The roll out of new buses and bus routes in Wellington is continuing to be controversial with new drivers struggling to run to timetable. And it seems the fallout is continuing. The bus driver's union… Audio
Biofuels made from sawdust
Researchers say that liquid fuels made from sawdust from specially planted plantation trees could be a winner in New Zealand. Audio
Biofuels made from sawdust
Researchers say that liquid fuels made from sawdust from specially planted plantation trees could be a winner in New Zealand.
AudioOur Changing World for 19 July 2018
A humanoid robot called Nao and tiny bristlebot robots charmed kids at the International Science Festival in Dunedin, and using pyrolosis to make biofuels from sawdust. Audio
More delays after damages found on Luggate Bridge
A well-known bridge in Central Otago will undergo additional repair work after unexpected damage was found.
