Transport
Watch: Minister speaks over 'bottom feeder' wheel clampers
Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi speaks to Morning Report the government works on legislation to ban or regulate wheel clamping by parking enforcement officers. Video
What Next-Gen air traffic control means for our skies
As New Zealand air traffic control moves from radar based to satellite based navigation - what will it mean for safety, emissions and noise control? Steve Smyth is the director of New Southern Sky… Audio
Govt moves to clamp down on wheel clampers
The Transport Minister has called parking enforcement services who use wheel clamps "bottom-feeders" and says the government is working on legislation to ban or regulate them. Phil Twyford and… Audio
Why are Auckland bus drivers striking? FIRST Union responds
West Auckland commuters who travel by bus can expect disruptions to early morning services, as some drivers take part in rolling strike action. FIRST Union members are pushing for better pay and work… Audio
West Auckland buses disrupted by strikes
Commuters in parts of Auckland are being warned to prepare for disruptions to early morning bus services, as some drivers take part in rolling strike action. FIRST Union members are pushing for fairer… Audio
Auckland bus strike to cause early morning disruptions
Commuters in parts of Auckland are being warned to prepare for disruptions to early morning bus services, as some drivers take part in rolling strike action.
Previous govt criticised for failing to set road accident targets
The Government has released an independent report which criticises its predecessor for failing to set targets to reduce serious and fatal road accidents.
Auckland bus drivers to strike
As of tomorrow drivers who work for NZ Bus will start a round of strike action over losing over-time. Audio
All lanes on Auckland Harbour Bridge reopen after car fire
All lanes on Auckland's Harbour Bridge are now open after a car caught fire this afternoon, but motorists are still being warned to expect delays.
Increase in visitors could close high country walkways
Some South Island high country walkways on private land could be blocked due to a huge increase in visitor numbers.
Serious crash closes State Highway 1
State Highway 1 north of Auckland is closed after a serious crash left two people with serious injuries.
Wellington rail infrastructure a high risk in quakes
Thousands of Wellington train commuters are using subways and pedestrian bridges that are high earthquake risks.
Wellington rail infrastructure at high risk during quake
Thousands of Wellington train commuters are using subways and pedestrian bridges that are high earthquake risks. Wellington Regional Council documents show only six are low risk, meeting 67 percent or… Audio
Insight: Digging deeper - Will residents pay up to fix Auckland?
After years of being lured by the promise of low rates, Aucklanders are now being asked to fork out to finally fix the city's long-running and escalating problems. Todd Niall asks if residents are… Video, Audio
Global engine issue affecting Air NZ Dreamliners
Nine Air New Zealand 787 Dreamliner planes have been caught out in the latest global issue with Rolls Royce engines.
Killer airbags: what you need to know
Faulty airbags are endangering the lives of New Zealand drivers and their passengers, part of a problem affecting 100 million cars worldwide. A voluntary recall was announced in 2013 but so far… Audio
Bicycle's role in women's liberation celebrated
Cyclists donned 1800s garb and took to the streets of Nelson to celebrate the bicycle and its role in liberating women.
Hutt Valley Airport Flyer looks set to be retained
NZ Bus has reversed its decision to scrap the Hutt Valley Airport Flyer Bus service, for now at least.
Carpooling around the country can be easy as
Ride-sharing is now so popular in Europe, French woman Melissa Cohen was surprised to find it hasn't really taken off here. She and a group of NZ-based French friends have launched Easy As Carpooling.
…Auckland motorway shut down by fleeing driver
Traffic was at a standstill on Auckland's Southern Motorway as police dealt with a driver who fled a crash near an overbridge, although all lanes are now open again.
