Transport
Aucklanders told double tax hike only way to fix traffic jams
Aucklanders who might be baulking at the prospect of a double tax hike to help fix the city's traffic jams are being urged to think again. The Government is looking at a raising fuel taxes by nine to… Audio
Govt review of speed limits, petrol tax could be on cards
Speed limits on high risk roads could be reviewed as the government signals road safety as one of its main transport priorities.
Ritchies defends looking overseas for drivers
Ritchies Coachlines is defending its bid to bring in 110 drivers from overseas.
Should the speed limit be 70km/h on rural roads?
Dropping speed limits to 70km per hour on any rural roads and 30km/h in urban areas would help save lives, according to a new report.
US driver on wrong side of road in fatal crash
A 21-year-old American man was on the wrong side of the road when he hit a car, killing two people in Northland last night. He has been charged with two counts of careless driving causing death. Audio
Roads lose, public transport wins in new govt transport plan
The government has signalled a major boost of public transport funding, initiatives to encourage walking and cycling, and a cut in funding for state highways. Audio
Air NZ keeps promise to ditch Kapiti Coast
Kapiti Coast locals are outraged Air New Zealand has cut its daily service to Auckland, with 150 of them turning up to a rally at the airport last weekend. Video, Audio
Auckland bus company heads overseas for drivers
Ritchies asked Immigration New Zealand if it can bring in 110 drivers from overseas to make up for a shortage of drivers in this country, but the drivers' union says there's no shortage. Video, Audio
Farmers, truck drivers balk at idea of lower speed limits
Farmers and truck drivers are balking at the idea of a lower speed limit to 70km an hour, saying the government would be better to look at improving roading infrastructure. Video, Audio
Government shakes up transport funding
The government has announced plans to increase public transport funding, initiatives to encourage walking and cycling, and a cut in funding for state highways. Jane Patterson discusses the details… Video, Audio
One dead after fatal crash near Wellsford
State Highway 1 just south of Wellsford is reopening after a fatal crash earlier this afternoon.
Driving speeds
A prediction from the head of Jaguar that humans will continue to be behind the wheel for decades to come and a debate over the speed limit as the Easter road toll increases on last year. Audio
Air NZ pulls out, up, and away from Kāpiti
The final Air New Zealand flight from the Kāpiti Coast to Auckland has left Paraparaumu. Audio
Final Kapiti flight to Auckland departs from Paraparaumu
The final Air New Zealand flight from the Kapiti Coast to Auckland had departed from Paraparaumu airport. Flight 8860 was farewelled by the acting Mayor James Cootes, District Council members and… Audio
Easter road toll triples after another double-fatal crash
The Easter holiday road toll stands at six, four more than last year's total.
Traffic build-up in some areas as Easter holidays end
Traffic in some parts of the South Island is grinding to a halt, with traffic building up on State Highway 1, south of Christchurch.
Children killed in Desert Road crash named
Two children who died after a car and a truck crashed on the Desert Road on Friday have been named as Arteen and Radeen Mosaferi.
Road revamps needed to handle climate change - council
After one of the wettest summers on record, the Northland Regional Council says it needs better detours and bigger culverts if road transport is to keep up with climate change.
Desert Road closed after fatal crash
The Desert Road is closed after a crash involving two cars and two truck and trailer units left a young child dead, and four other people in hospital.
Bus company to stay on road despite NZTA safety fears
A Canterbury bus company has narrowly avoided losing its operating licence after concerns were raised about the safety of its vehicles.
