Transport
Explainer: How the fuel tax will affect Aucklanders
A regional fuel tax comes into effect in Auckland on Sunday and it's expected to raise $1.5 billion directly over the next 10 years.
Waioeka Gorge re-opens after slip cleared
A major road between Gisborne and Ōpōtiki has re-opened today after being closed by a big slip six days ago.
Dozens of flights cancelled at Auckland Airport due to fog
Fog restrictions have been lifted at Auckland Airport.
Auckland drivers queue for fuel ahead of tax
Auckland motorists have been rushing to fill up ahead of the fuel tax that comes into effect on Sunday.
Aucklanders fill up ahead of new fuel tax
Auckland motorists have been rushing to fill up ahead of the fuel tax that comes into effect on Sunday, when they'll pay an 11 and a half cent a litre regional fuel tax which will be used to improve… Audio
Business frustrated with Auckland road project delays in face of fuel tax
Auckland businesses are frustrated that long delays remain on road projects, despite an imminent increase in fuel excise.
Govt taking action on road safety - Genter
Earlier, we spoke to a former Mayor who wondered if the Government has its transport priorities right, especially in light of this week's tragic crash near Waverley. Speaking yesterday during a… Audio
Taranaki crash exposes need for road upgrades - Ross Paterson
In the wake of the horror crash in Taranaki, a former mayor is wondering whether the Government has its transport priorities right. Ross Paterson was Western Bay of Plenty mayor in August 2016 when… Audio
Fuel tax not fair, Aucklanders say
Auckland businesses say its not fair they're having to cough up for fuel taxes now but wait years to see any of the desperately needed benefits. The government has announced a nationwide fuel excise… Audio
Fuel taxes 'will hurt Auckland economy' - trucker
An Auckland trucking operator says the government doesn't understand the industry and a fuel tax will hurt the city's economy. The government has confirmed a new tax of 3.5 cents a litre for the whole… Audio
Petrol prices in Auckland to rise by 15 cents a litre by September
Aucklanders will be paying 15 cents more a litre at the pump by the end of September as they're hit with a double whammy of taxes after the government confirmed the fuel excise will increase by 3.5… Video, Audio
Govt raises excise duty on fuel by 10.5 cents
The government is raising the excise duty on petrol by 10.5 cents a litre over the next two years, on top of a regional fuel tax for Aucklanders coming into effect this weekend.
Seventh person dies after Taranaki crash as police seek next of kin
Assistant Commissioner, Road Policing, Sandra Venables talks to Susie Ferguson about the fatal crash near Waverley where seven people died, and the struggle to contact next-of-kin. Audio
Auckland Airport security breach a major disruption
There's major disruption at Auckland domestic airport passengers following a security breach. Aviation Security has started re-screening passengers but say there will be flight delays. With the… Audio
Seventh person dies after Taranaki car crash
An eight-year-old girl who was critically injured in the horrendous car crash near Waverley on Wednesday morning has died overnight. She passed away in Waikato Hospital early on Thursday morning. The… Audio
Fuel tax
Fill 'er up before Sunday as that's when the Auckland regional fuel tax comes into affect. The A.A. predicts freight and transport companies will swiftly re-route their re-fuelling routes to try to… Audio
Fatal Waverley car crash
On the day of that awful car crash just outside Waverley, Six dead now, including a baby. Audio
Refugee women learning to drive
This week women in Saudi Arabia were granted the right to drive. Many refugee women here in New Zealand never learned how to drive in their original countries. So a training programme was set up in… Audio
What's the future of the Waioeka Gorge road?
There are growing calls from civic leaders and businesses for a permanent solution to the fragile road linking Gisborne and Opotiki. State Highway 2 through the Waioeka Gorge is regularly closed… Audio
Regional fuel tax becomes law
The government's regional fuel tax changes have become law this evening, ahead of its planned introduction in Auckland on Sunday.
