Transport
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.
Wellington could lead sustainable transport - Climate Minister
Wellington's geographic challenges mean it may be forced to lead the way on sustainable public transport, Climate Minister James Shaw says.
CAA investigation: deputy chairman had conflict of interest
An investigation by the Civil Aviation Authority has found its former Deputy Chairman of the board used confidential information to gain commercial advantage.
Drone caused me to crash my plane, Rod Vaughan says
Rod Vaughan believes a drone caused him to crash the light airplane he was flying near Waihi beach yesterday. He told John Campbell the damage was consistent with what a drone would cause. Audio
Series of accidents ahead of Ed Sheeran's Dunedin concert
Traffic taking Ed Sheeran fans south to Dunedin today has been held up by a series of accidents.
Auckland bus users left stranded during union meeting
Auckland commuters have complained of poor service on the city's bus routes due to a union meeting, but Auckland Transport says there has been little disruption.
Toyota NZ announces massive shake-up
Toyota says declining car ownership among younger city dwellers, advancing technologies and climate change have forced it to shake up the way it does business. Toyota has been among a number of… Audio
Kaikoura's SH1 back in business full-time
Kaikoura Mayor Winston Gray says the opening of State Highway 1 to traffic both day and night from next month is the best news the tourist town has had in a long time. The road has been open only… Audio
Calls to change helmet rules 'ridiculous'
A Timaru woman says calls to change compulsory helmet rules are ridiculous, after a helmet saved her husband's life.
Reckless driving and crashes
A report from the AA has found that half of fatal and serious injury crashes are caused by reckless driving. One advocate says fix the roads. Patrick Reynolds of Greater Auckland answers - Will fixing… Audio
Auckland regional fuel tax
How effective would a regional fuel tax be to ease Auckland's traffic congestion? We ask economic commentator Bernard Hickey. Audio
SH1 Kaikōura to reopen 24 hours a day
State Highway 1 north and south of Kaikōura will reopen to traffic 24/7 at the end of next month, Transport Minister Phil Twyford says.
Far North SH1 may not be reconnected by end of day
Locals in the Far North hope the road connecting them to Kaitaia will be passable by midday on Thursday. The washout caused a 20-metre wide hole in the road disrupting travellers who want to go North… Audio
Air NZ wants jail time for reckless drone pilots
Air New Zealand wants prison sentences for drone pilots involved in life-threatening near misses with aircraft. The call comes after a drone came within five metres of an Air New Zealand international… Audio