Transport
Hawke's Bay rail project picks up pace
Work to re-open the Wairoa-Napier rail line is starting in earnest as KiwiRail crews put new sleepers on the track.
Regional fuel tax could spark more petrol price manipulation
BP's manipulation of petrol prices shows how companies will react when the government introduces a regional fuel tax, says a transport sector group. Audio
Pets may soon be allowed on Auckland buses
Auckland public transport users could be sitting next to a furry friend or two if a motion to allow pets on board is passed. From July Wellingtonians will be allowed to carry pets on trains and buses… Audio
Auckland fuel tax flawed - trucking industry
The trucking industry says BP's petrol price tactics highlight flaws in the plan for an Auckland regional fuel tax. The chief executive of the Road Transport Forum is Ken Shirley. Audio
Two weeks to have a say on Auckland fuel tax
Auckland's regional fuel tax has been given an initial green light by councillors, paving the way for just a fortnight of public consultation.
Auckland's fuel tax
Auckland councillors have given the green light for regional fuel tax. It's now seeking public views on how it will be spent. The extra 11.5 cents per litre of fuel is expected to raise more than a… Audio
Councillors ratify Auckland transport deal
Auckland councillors have ratified the $28 billion transport agreement with the government.
Campervan buyers warned of P lab risk
Broken Bad - Holidaymakers may be sleeping in campervans contaminated with the toxic chemicals used to make methamphetamine. Video
National Party pledges to scrap regional fuel tax
The National Party will repeal the proposed regional fuel tax if it is elected in 2020, leader Simon Bridges has confirmed this morning. Audio
Auckland fuel tax debate heads to Council
The debate over Auckland's regional fuel tax changes gear on Monday as councillors debate the list of projects to be funded by the extra 11.5c/l charge. It's an important shift in the debate, moving… Audio
National commits to repealing regional fuel tax if elected
In his first major economic speech since becoming leader of the National Party, Simon Bridges is taking aim at the new regional fuel tax, saying if returned to government in 2020, National would… Audio
Auckland fuel tax: 'We're basically blackmailed' - Cooper
Auckland Council decides on Monday if it will press ahead with a regional fuel tax to help free up the city's gridlocked roads but critics are denouncing the move as too rushed and short on detail… Audio
Auckland fuel tax: 'I'm really disappointed' - Cooper
Auckland Council decides on Monday if it will press ahead with a regional fuel tax but not all councillors are convinced the plans will benefit their communities. The council is debating the projects… Audio
Ralph Sims: towards a carbon-zero 2050
The Productivity Commission's draft report on how New Zealand can meet the government's goal of achieving a net-zero emissions economy by 2050 was released on Friday, with some recommendations it says… Audio
Bits+Bytes: How should NZ regulate driverless vehicles?
Many predict self-driving vehicles will be the biggest disruption to the transport system since cars replaced horses. Are New Zealand road users – and laws – ready? Audio
Nats: petrol car levy will hurt the poor
Climate Change Minister James Shaw says the Government is weighing up the levy, saying it could be used to help offset the cost of electric vehicles and mitigate New Zealand's emissions. Video, Audio
Unlikely alliance pans possible levy on petrol vehicles
A proposal to put a levy on fossil fuel vehicles to encourage the uptake of electric cars is being panned by what may be an alliance of petrol car importers and social agencies. Audio
National: petrol car levy will hurt the poor
The government has been warned that it will be the poor who will bear the brunt of any levy placed on imported petrol vehicles.
Petrol tax to subsidise EVs
Buyers of old vehicles with big petrol engines would subsidise electric car buyers in a 10 to 15 year period before an outright ban under a proposal from the Productivity Commission. Audio
Men 65+ in fatal e-bike accidents
Figures from the Netherlands show the number of deaths of men aged over 65 riding e-bikes has doubled. Clive Matthew-Wilson has some thoughts on this. Audio
