Transport
Questions over 100 migrant workers brought in for Transmission Gully
A hundred workers have been brought in from the Philippines to work on Wellington's huge Transmission Gully roading project, infuriating unions who insist there are locals who can do the job.
Thames crash victims thought to be locals - Sandra Goudie
Three people have died and another is in a critical condition after a crash at the Kopu Bridge, near Thames. Emergency services were called to the south side of the bridge near State Highway 25 about… Audio
Air ambulances could benefit from streamlining
The head of the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust says there are inefficiencies in the way many of the air ambulances in the country are run and streamlining the service as a whole could fix them. The… Audio
Unions infuriated foreigners working on Transmission Gully
At least 100 workers have been brought in from the Philippines to work on Wellington's huge Transmission Gully project, infuriating unions who insist there are locals who can help build the highway… Audio
New green buses ready to roll out on Wellington streets
Green is the new yellow for Wellington buses, with the first batch of new buses for Wellington's streets arriving from the UK.
Majority of Aucklanders favour regional fuel tax - survey
An opinion survey has found majority support in Auckland for a regional fuel tax.
NZ Bus and Union reach agreement
Auckland bus drivers have reached an agreement with their employer NZ Bus.
Air NZ flight cancellations: Bridal party left stranded
A wedding party headed for Bali has been left angry and exhausted after 30 of its members were temporarily stranded in Auckland following Air New Zealand's flight cancellations.
Green is the new yellow for Wellington buses
The first batch of new buses set to hit Wellington's streets have arrived from the UK. They are diesel powered, but the manufacturers, Optare, say they're almost cleaner than fresh air. Video, Audio
Pork-barrel taunts returned by Northland road advocates
Northland people campaigning for a safe road to Auckland are furious the government has scrapped a plan to build a four-lane divided expressway between the regions. Audio
Half of learners have to re-sit their licence
Is the restricted driver's licence testing a rort? Nearly half of those sitting their restricted fail and have to re-sit. Audio
Standing on a plane
As yet no airlines have introduced standing seats in planes. Wil people eventually get used to the idea and be ok with standing during a flight? Audio
Wellington bus drivers prepared to fight for conditions - union
Wellington bus drivers are already embroiled in a legal fight with their new boss over pay and conditions. A Wairarapa-based company, Tranzit, has won a contract to run 60 percent of the region's bus… Audio
'We are prepared to fight for our existing terms and conditions'
Wellington bus drivers are already embroiled in a legal fight with their new boss over pay and conditions.
SH1 Whangarei road fix scrapped, local leaders disappointed
The government has dashed Northland hopes of a new, safe highway to Auckland. After a meeting with Transport Minister Phil Twyford, the region's mayors and other leaders say the plan for a four-lane… Audio
Govt dismisses police request for drug driver tests
The government has told the police to catch more drunk drivers and stop pushing to saliva test drivers for drugs. Documents obtained under the Official Information Act show the Transport Ministry and… Audio
SH1 to Whangarei 'unfit' - Northland Road Transport chair
The chairman of Northland's Road Transport Committee John Bain says it's deeply disappointing that the government has shelved plans to rebuild State Highway One between Whangarei and Warkworth where… Audio
Police, transport officials disagree with Minister on drug testing
The government wants police to catch more drink drivers and stop pushing to saliva test drivers for drugs.
NZ bus and union start talks again
Auckland bus drivers have stopped their rolling strikes and re-entered negotiations with their employer, NZ Bus.
Engine issue forces Air NZ to delay, cancel flights
Air New Zealand has had to delay and cancel flights, affecting 6500 passengers, because of urgent maintenance it needs to do on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet. Aviation expert Geoffrey Thomas… Video, Audio
