Transport
Air NZ flight in Northland hit by laser
An Air New Zealand flight has been hit by a green laser strike at Kerikeri Airport in Northland.
Donegal wins runway beauty contest
There's an award for everything it seems. Donegal Airport in Northern Ireland has been voted by a private jet booking platform as having the most picturesque approach to its runway. Audio
Air Chathams to meet council to discuss Kāpiti - Auckland route
Kāpiti Coast District Council will meet with Air Chathams' owners today to discuss replacing the previous Air New Zealand service to Auckland.
Auckland airport shuttle catches fire causing traffic delays
An airport shuttle caught fire on Auckland's south-western motorway this morning causing major delays.
Lyttelton Port workers to strike, unpaid
Nearly 200 union members working at the Port of Lyttelton won't get paid for four days when just 11 members go on strike later this month. The Rail and Maritime Transport Union and the port company… Audio
Auckland storm: Trees down across West Auckland
Aucklanders are being told to should travel only if they need with many traffic lights out and trees across a lot of roads. At least 100,000 customers are still without electricity across the city… Audio
Stormy weather: Auckland Transport urges drivers to stay home
Auckland was hit by a major storm overnight, with westerly winds gusting up to 150km/h in some places. The winds brought down trees and cut power to about 100,000 customers. RNZ reporter Rowan Quinn… Audio
Stormy weather batters Auckland overnight
Auckland was pummelled last night by a vicious storm with winds gusting up to 150km/h. Trees were toppled across the city and more than 100,000 homes lost power. NIWA says the gusts were the same… Audio
'Life or death' - Chopper pilot's fears over service redesign
Rescue helicopter bases in Taupō, Rotorua and Te Anau are under threat as part of a proposed re-design of air ambulance services.
Losing rescue helicopters
Te Anau's rescue helicopter service will need rescuing itself, from the look of things. Audio
Ambitious targets needed to reduce road deaths - Genter
The government is considering setting a target of zero road deaths as part of its new road safety strategy.
Carriage work for Hillside Workshops
A planned luxury train journey through New Zealand will use Hillside Workshops in Dunedin to refurbish its carriages. Audio
Watch this space: App to dob in mobility park cheats
Members of the public are being encouraged to dob in people who abuse mobility parking spaces through a new smartphone app. Access Aware allows users to take a photo and submit information in real… Video, Audio
Early winter storm to hit South with heavy snow
An early Winter storm is expected to hit parts of the South Island with heavy snow forecast for later on Monday. Joining us with the latest is NZ Transport Authority Journey Manager Tresca Forrester. Audio
Wellington parking warden recovers after attack
A Wellington parking warden is recovering in hospital after being attacked outside Newtown School. The officer was knocked unconscious and suffered a fractured eye socket and broken nose. The police… Audio
The culling of more than 300 trees on SH83 begins on Monday
More than 300 large trees on State Highway 83 near Kurow, in Waitaki, are facing the chop.
Wahine passenger Doug Crombie: 'I thought, I'll be right'
On 10 April it's 50 years since the inter-island passenger ferry Wahine went down near the Wellington coast killing 53 people. Doug Crombie was on the ship with his cricket team from Lincoln… Audio
Transport plan sparks front page road rage
Labour's ten-year plan for transport had a lot in it for the media to explain, but coverage focused on political claims and counter-claims about tax, and complaints about pain at the pump over the… Audio
Transport plan sparks front page road rage
Labour's ten-year plan for transport had a lot in it for the media to explain, but coverage focused on political claims and counter-claims about tax, and complaints about pain at the pump over the…
AudioJames Tinnion-Morgan: improving Auckland's public transport
Transport planner James Tinnion-Morgan has moved to NZ to add his expertise to the mix to get Auckland's public transport network up to scratch. He's drawing on 30 years experience working all over… Audio
