Transport
Back to the future for Kiwirail - Napier Wairoa line
After storm damage closed the track in 2012, the line is reopening thanks to $5 million in funding from the government's Provincial Growth Fund. Video, Audio
Restored train line replaces 5500 logging trucks on the road
The first train to travel on the Napier to Wairoa line in six years signals a "spring" for KiwiRail, says Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones.
Only a man can run an airline, says Qatar boss
The airline industry wants to attract more women, but no one seems to have told the trade body's new chairman.
Air NZ to lease two planes, replacing ones with engine problems
Air New Zealand will lease two Boeing 777s to cover for 787-9s with Rolls-Royce engines that have maintenance issues, its chief executive says.
Wellington airport testing site for new airplanes
Wellington International Airport will be hosting the world's newest widebody planes this evening.
South Auckland residents shocked fuel tax passed vote
South Auckland residents say they are shocked and disappointed at Auckland Council's decision to introduce an 11.5 cent per litre fuel tax from July to fund transport projects. Video, Audio
Road bullies
More on the discussion about attitudes on the roads. Today we have more reaction from drivers of other car makes, explaining what attitudes they encounter from other drivers. Audio
SH1 closed by fatal crash near Wellsford
One person is dead after two vehicles collided on State Highway 1 north of Wellsford this morning.
Airlines say border tax will be difficult to implement
Airlines flying in and out of New Zealand say they're not set up to collect the government's proposed 25-dollar border tax.The specific details of how the tax will work will be made public in the next… Audio
Auckland regional fuel tax: Will it work? AA responds
Auckland councillors have voted to bring in a 11.5c/l regional fuel tax. But could the oil company practice of price-spreading mean that it's motorists throughout the country who end up paying the… Audio
Airlines nervous about looming border tax
The aviation industry says airlines around the world are nervous about the looming border tax in New Zealand, because they may be required to collect it. Australians and Pacific Islanders, as well as… Audio
Do we judge people based on their car?
Listener Caroline Rennie has sent in her experiences driving an SUV around Auckland - and why she seems to get much more hostile reactions from other motorists in that car compared to her small… Audio
Fuel tax a reality
Auckland councillors have voted to bring in a 11.5 cent-a-litre fuel tax in the city. The tax will fund transport projects in the region. Councillors voted 13 to 7 in favour. Audio
Auckland's fuel tax a reality after council vote
Auckland councillors have voted to bring in a 11.5 cent-a-litre regional fuel tax to fund transport projects after a crunch debate today.
Electric cars out of stingy buyers' price range
Car buyers' thrifty spending habits are preventing electric vehicles from getting much of a toehold here, a car auction house says.
Capital Connection funding up in the air, again
A three year rescue fund for a popular Wellington train service is coming to the end of the line next month.
Funding plan for Capital Connection train up in air
A three-year-rescue fund for a popular Wellington train service is coming to the end of the line next month. In 2015 the long-haul commuter service between Palmerston North and Wellington was in… Audio
Old train carriages heading to the tip
Train carriages once filled with commuters rushing to work in the capital are now being buried, never to be seen again.
Community in shock after 2 people killed during police pursuit
Skid marks and pieces of concrete from a power pole are the only grim reminders that remain after a car crashed during a police pursuit in Palmerston North yesterday. Video, Audio
Police chase crash victim: 'I hate the cops'
Carolyn Higgs says a young driver slammed into her car while being chased by police, and despite being pushed 120m down the road, police never stopped to check on them and never apologised. Video, Audio
