Transport
Jami-Lee Ross responds to govt petrol tax plans
The government is unlikely to axe Auckland's fuel tax even if the petrol price rises to $3 per litre. Transport Minister Phil Twyford responded to questions from National's transport spokesperson… Audio
Petrol in Wanaka hits $2.44 per litre
Unleaded 91 in Wanaka is $2.44/litre today, 22 percent higher than the cheapest petrol in Auckland, which was $2.00. Audio
Ōpōtiki harbour project presses on
Supporters of an Eastern Bay of Plenty harbour development to boost the aquaculture industry in the region are pressing on despite the government's refusal to fund current plans for it. The Ōpōtiki… Audio
Waimate faces rates rise for road, water upgrade
The small south Canterbury town of Waimate is facing a big spend on desperately needed infrastructure. Home to 7000 ratepayers, the district has about 1400 kilometres of roads, much of which need… Audio
Panic on Air NZ flight as plane circles Tauranga for hours
A passenger on board a flight that circled above Tauranga for almost two hours said passengers were starting to panic as they were given little information about the situation. The Air New Zealand… Audio
Fuel prices hit record in Wellington, South Island
Fuel prices have hit record highs in parts of the country.
Two Air NZ planes struck by lightning
Air New Zealand says flights in Christchurch and Queenstown have been affected by bad weather this afternoon, with some cancellations.
Bus strike disrupts some South Auckland services
About 70 Ritchies Murphy bus drivers in Auckland are striking this morning over work and pay conditions.
Cycle lanes where there are few cyclists
In response to a quick question regarding cycle lanes in Papatoetoe, we get feedback from a listener who says the lanes are not being used because people are too fond of their cars in the area. Audio
Pilot half-sucked out of plane at 32,000ft survives
The co-pilot of a Chinese airliner has survived after being sucked halfway out of a plane at 32,000ft.
Officials had warning over semi-trailers breaking apart
Extra checks on semi-trailer trucks are being brought in after years of warnings about faulty or broken skid plate connections.
Officials warned of truck trailer faults for years
Morning Report has new information which shows the Transport agency knew about safety issues with truck semi trailers for years before it took any action. Newly released documents show at least ten… Audio
Bay of Islands SH11 tourist route to reopen
The usual tourist route to the Bay of Islands will re-open this afternoon to 24-hour traffic.
Auckland bus drivers strike as pay dispute heats up
About 60 bus drivers will be picketing outside their workplace in tomorrow morning.
Hundreds of bus drivers to lose jobs over contract change
More than 200 bus drivers will lose their jobs when a new operator takes over many Wellington bus services next month.
Air NZ to hike domestic fares
Air New Zealand domestic flight prices will rise by five percent from Thursday.
KiwiRail challenged on scrapping electric trains
Engineers are challenging Kiwirail's reasons for removing electric trains from the Main Trunk Line. Last week RNZ revealed Labour was refusing to enact a pre-election promise to keep electric engines… Audio
Uber drivers may win right to collective bargaining
An employment lawyer says legislative changes signalled during the election should give Uber drivers the right to collective bargaining. Yesterday, about 100 Uber drivers in Auckland and Wellington… Audio
Frustrated Uber drivers take action over low pay
Some Uber drivers around the country are protesting today against low pay and the structure of the company. Audio
Uber Drivers take a day off to highlight low pay
Industrial action wad being taken by some Uber drivers today over low pay and conditions. Kathryn Ryan talks to Sher Abid from the Rideshare Drivers Network - which is a group representing drivers… Audio
