Transport
Delays expected on SH8A bridge for next fortnight
Motorists driving between Wanaka and Tarras may experience delays on State Highway 8A for the next fortnight.
Windscreen insurance cover no longer free at Vero
New Zealand drivers are at risk of losing their free vehicle glass cover.
Auckland Council focuses on road safety in 10-year plan
Auckland Transport has signed off its $16.5 billion 10-year budget - and it's promising a big emphasis on road safety. Audio
NZ drivers could lose free windscreen replacements
The country's second largest general insurer, Vero, has announced it will now charge an excess on windscreen replacement claims because of rising costs. There are fears more companies will follow… Audio
Roads and buses win, ferries lose
Auckland Transport's 10-year budget has been signed off. Roads will be improved across the city, there will be more public transport, particularly buses, but less money for ferries, cycleways and park… Audio
Auckland Transport votes on plan for city
Auckland Transport will today vote on its 10-year transport plan for the city which includes billions of dollars of funding for roading upgrades and public transport.
Suspended towbar certifier 'bit bitter' at NZTA
A Wellington engineer suspended amid inquiries over towbars says he's been unfairly targeted by the Transport Agency before.
'None of my work has failed' - Dick Joyce
The Transport Agency suspended a Wellington certifier just weeks after using him to inspect truck-trailers caught up in a safety investigation. The certifier, double Olympic gold medal rower Dick… Audio
Future transport options being looked at for trains, buses, ferries
Public transport users will finally be able to jump aboard ferries, trains and buses nationwide with the swipe of a card or a mobile phone from 2021. A working group made up of regional councils and… Video, Audio
One-stop pay system for NZ public transport on track
Commuters may soon be able to get around on many of New Zealand's buses, trains and ferries with just a mobile phone and app.
Auckland in the running for a flying taxi service
Uber is looking for city outside of the U.S. with significant traffic congestion to launch "urban aerial ridesharing" uberAIR. One of the considerations is finding a city that needs to improve its… Audio
Second engineer suspended amid inquiries over towbars
A second engineer has been suspended amid safety investigations into broken and cracked towing connections on heavy truck-trailers.
Truck towbar problems: Are we safe on the road?
As we reported earlier, a second engineer has been suspended amid safety investigations over broken and cracked towing connections on truck-trailers. What does this suggest about the New Zealand… Audio
Second engineer suspended amid inquiries over towbars
A second engineer has been suspended amid safety investigations over broken and cracked towing connections on truck-trailers.Phil Pennington has been following this story and has the latest. Audio
St John told to apologise after taking patient to wrong hospital
St John is being asked to apologise to a woman who was transported to the wrong hospital.
Changes to bus timetables could throw commuters in Wellington
Tranzit expects there could be some confusion for commuters as they begin operating the Hutt Valley bus routes today.
Cars as part of Kiwi culture
An exhibition opening at MOTAT on June 22 showcases the cultural impact of cars on Kiwi society. Accelerate: Driving New Zealand isn't just a bunch of classic cars - it looks at the technologies… Audio, Gallery
GWRC's Roger Blakeley responds to claims over diesel buses
Wellington Regional Councillor Roger Blakeley was at the meeting of residents in Seatoun on 13 June arranged by the ReVolt campaign group who wants to speed up the introduction of electric buses to… Audio
Wellington residents' group fuming over diesel buses
A campaign group called ReVolt Wellington met with a group of Wellington City and Regional Councillors on Wednesday night in Seatoun to express their concerns about the switch from trolley buses to… Audio
Auckland Airport lifts fog restrictions
Fog restrictions at Auckland Airport have now been lifted but dozens of flights remain delayed and others cancelled.
