Transport
Britomart station likely to remain closed tomorrow morning
Auckland Transport says it's done all it could to alert train passengers to major disruptions following a train derailment this morning. Britomart is likely to remain closed tomorrow morning. Audio
Britomart may remain closed tomorrow after train derailment
Three carriages of a train carrying 33 people came off tracks this morning, halting all services running to and from the CBD station. It's not known when the station will reopen. Video, Audio
Auckland CBD without trains in rush hour after derailment
At least 15,000 Aucklanders are facing major disruptions after Auckland's only central city train station, and the city's train hub, Britomart, was shut down due to a train derailment. Video, Audio
Towie's take on NZ drivers
The Panel's been discussing various issues on the roads as part of Road Safety Awreness Week. Today a Christchurch tow truck driver shares some of his experiences of fellow drivers. Audio
Rome has a buses-catching-fire problem
Nine buses in the Italian city have caught fire so far this year, but the transport authority says fire-prevention measures have reduced the blazes by a quarter.
Road Safety Week 2018: listener irritations
There's plenty of traction over distracted drivers. Motoring writer Allan Dick discusses some listener irritations about being on the road. Audio
Devil in the detail of gift vouchers
Can you expect cash change when using vouchers? Well, yes and no. Audio
EV owners await response to battery concerns
Hundreds of owners of the country's biggest selling electric vehicle are waiting on Nissan to respond to concerns about the battery, months after problems were first identified. Audio
Electric vehicle owners await response to battery concerns
More than 600 owners of the country's biggest selling electric vehicle, are waiting on Nissan to respond to research questioning the battery health of their cars. In March, a crowd sourced study by a… Audio
Road safety: seatbelts and distractions
Tis year's Road Safety Week them is "seatbelts and distractions." We talk to Caroline Perry of BRAKE about the idea of traffic cameras focussing on looking for people on mobile phones. Audio
Transmission Gully too big for local workforce - immigration lawyer
The company that brought in 100 migrant workers to help tackle a major infrastructure project is not taking the easy way out, an immigration lawyer says.
Hundreds more trucks off road due to faults
Six hundred more trucks have been forced off the road in the safety alert over cracked and inadequate towing connections.
What's wrong with our petrol market?
Energy minister Megan Woods says the petrol market is not working for consumers, after meeting with BP executives over the company's pricing tactics. BP stands by its actions but the minister isn't… Audio
Being taken for a ride on the 125X
Analysis - The day-to-day commute on Auckland's public transport system has left Todd Niall wondering whether the transport powers-that-be will spend their multi-billion budget boost wisely.
Petrol in Wellington region an 'oligopoly' - Dave Bodger
Despite a face-to-face meeting with BP executives on Thursday, the Minister of Energy Megan Woods has received no concessions yet from the oil company. Dr Woods told us this morning the oil company… Audio
Petrol market 'not working for consumers' - Megan Woods
After a "please explain" meeting with BP's New Zealand head, the government remains unconvinced motorist are getting a fair deal at the petrol pump. Energy Minister Megan Woods called the company to a… Audio
Energy Minister unconvinced motorists getting good petrol deal
After meeting with BP executives in the wake of a leaked email from the oil company about pricing, Megan Woods says she remains unconvinced that motorists are getting a good deal. Audio
Poor pilot training blamed for cruise ship accident
Poor pilot training and miscommunication led to a cruise ship with more than 1000 passengers hitting rocks at the Tory Channel entrance, an investigation has found.
Ngaruawahia seeks solution to dangerous bridge jumping
Ngaruawahia residents got together last night to brainstorm ideas around how to stop young people risking death by climbing on and jumping off the town's rail bridge. The bridge has claimed two lives… Audio
Regional fuel tax legislation 'sneaky' - National
National is accusing the Government of being sneaky by including a provision in its regional fuel tax legislation to increase the tax rate if it wants to. The Transport Minister says it's no secret as… Audio
