Transport
Stoush in Mt Eden over bus stops
Some of the solutions to make public transport better have not been welcomed by local communities. Businesses of Mt Eden Village are angry at Auckland Transport's plan to extend bus stops in the… Audio
Air NZ fixes Dreamliner engines after shutdown
More than half of the engines on Air New Zealand's 11 Dreamliner planes have had to be checked since last December when two of its long haul flights had to turn back soon after take off because of… Audio
Power pricing holding back EV uptake - report
Major electricity retailers have been scolded in a new report which accuses them of impeding widespread use of electric vehicles.
Air NZ drops service between Kāpiti and Auckland
The mayor of Kāpiti Coast says Air New Zealand has treated his community in an appalling way in its handling of the suspension of a route between Paraparaumu, and Auckland.
SH1 south of Kaikōura shut down after slip
State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura has been closed this afternoon by a slip, with motorists being told to take the alternative inland route to the town.
Air NZ axes Kapiti to Auckland flights
Air New Zealand is suspending its service between Kapiti Coast and Auckland. Many are shocked and disappointed at the move, which they believe will put a dent in the region's economy and put a strain… Audio
NZTA checks storm-hit Kaikoura SH1 after 4.8 quake
Bad weather and a 4.8 magnitude earthquake near Kaikoura has prompted safety checks in the region on Thursday morning. State Highway 1 through the South Island township is closed overnight and this… Audio
Refugee women learn to ride bikes
Learning to ride a bike for the first time in a new country Audio
Drone near Auckland Airport grounds 20 planes
The Airline Pilots' Association is criticising New Zealand's lack of regulation on drones, after one flying near Auckland Airport yesterday forced 20 aircraft to be diverted. Airport operations were… Audio
Court clears port strike to go ahead, union says
A move by the Lyttelton Port to stop a planned strike has failed, the Rail and Maritime Transport Union says.
Drivers warned to skip fish slip at Chch intersection
A load of fish that has fallen of a truck in Christchurch has prompted a warning for drivers to take care.
Why no scooter question in the census?
This year's census wants to know how kids are travelling to and from school, but while it asks if pupils ride the bus, or a bike, it does not list scooters as a travel option, despite their huge… Audio
Wellington bus upgrades to roll out from April
More details have been revealed of the new commuter bus plans that are part of a $1.3 billion transport and infrastructure upgrade in Wellington, Hutt Valley, Porirua, Kapiti and Wairarapa.
Fog disrupts flights at Auckland Airport
Fog restrictions which disrupted dozens of flights at Auckland Airport have been lifted.
Freight trains resume after Gita repairs
Freight trains between Picton and Christchurch resumed overnight nearly two weeks since the Cyclone Gita storm damaged the tracks.
Auckland train worker strike ends
Auckland commuters can breathe a sigh of relief, with peak time train services expected to return to normal tomorrow after a week of strikes. Audio
Akl train unions reach agreement with operators
Unions have come to an agreement with Auckland's train operators after a week of strike action over a plan to make trains driver-only.
Cycleways revolt?
Small businesses in Auckland are lashing out against plans to create cycleways and bigger bus lanes in local shopping centres. Audio
Trains back on track
The Auckland rail network should be back to normal soon with the drivers' union and Transdev coming to an agreement, after a week of strike action. Audio
