Transport
Millions of cars recalled over airbag concerns
More than two million vehicles in Australia are set to be hit by one of the largest recalls in the country's history.
Waterview tunnel roads speed limit
The NZTA is asking for public feedback on increasing the speed limit around the Waterview Tunnel in Auckland despite a petition of nearly 14,000 signatures showing support. Audio
Close but no cigar in Auckland train talks
The managing director of Transdev talks about what's delaying a resolution in its talks with the train drivers' union over safety concerns about the new train security regime. Audio
Clipboard left in Jetstar engine forced plane's return
A Jetstar flight had to return to Auckland in October because a clipboard was sucked into the engine of the plane, Australia's aviation watchdog says.
Auckland councillor calls for bus booze ads to be dumped
An Auckland councillor is demanding Auckland Transport immediately pull alcohol advertising from city buses.
Alcohol advertising on city buses
An Auckland councillor is demanding Auckland Transport immediately pull alcohol advertising from city buses, but as Laura Tupou reports AT has no control over the ads until it takes over later this… Video, Audio
Car on fire on Akl motorway
A car is on fire on an Auckland motorway, closing the northbound Dominion Road offramp from the southwestern motorway.
Truck towbar cracks normal wear - Road Transport Association
The Road Transport Association is downplaying the problem of cracked truck towbars, comparing it to a lawnmower wearing out. Cracks that could cause crashes have been found in the towbars and… Audio
'It doesn't matter whether it's a lawnmower or a semi-trailer'
Structural cracking discovered in big truck semi-trailers has been compared to a lawnmower wearing out by the Road Transport Association.
Train services under stress as workers go on partial strike
Auckland commuters are bracing themselves for transport chaos as train staff refuse to work overtime for the next three weeks. RNZ reporter Eva Corlett joins Checkpoint live from Britomart. Audio
Months to fully reopen Takaka Hill following damage from Gita
One lane into Takaka was opened yesterday but the job of clearing slips and rebuilding entire sections of road will extend into winter. Meanwhile, Kaikōura businesses are delivered bad news. Video, Audio
Industrial action sees 'March Madness' hit Auckland early
Train staff are refusing to work overtime for the next three weeks, meaning southern, western and eastern line peak train services will run at 20 minute intervals rather than the usual 10. Video, Audio
Work begins on Napier to Wairoa rail line
KiwiRail is begining work on the much-delayed Napier to Wairoa rail reinstatement today.
Auckland train turmoil
The spokesman for the Rail and Maritime Union John Kerr says there's been no progress in train security talks with Auckland Transport which has led to drivers not working overtime and the disruption… Audio
More than 100 tickets issued to T2 lane drivers
More than 100 tickets were issued by police in Auckland this morning to people travelling in a T2 lane when they shouldn't have.
Dramatic reduction in roadside breath tests
The number of alcohol breath tests being carried out by police is plummeting despite the rising road toll.
More delays and standing room only on Auckland trains
Some Auckland trains are running behind schedule, further delaying commuters' morning trips, due to a temporary timetable change caused by train staff refusing to work overtime.
March madness: Major delays on Auckland trains
'March madness' - the busiest commuting month - has started early as the university semester begins and at the same time, rail workers are taking industrial action. As a result, trains are arriving… Audio
Alcohol breath tests plummet despite rising NZ road toll
The number of alcohol breath tests being carried out by police continues to plummet despite the rising road toll. New figures supplied to RNZ News show the number of tests recorded last year were the… Audio
Takaka Hill rd re-opens after Gita causes 16 slips
The Takaka Hill road re-opened yesterday for the time in four days after the route was cut off by damage from Cyclone Gita. Emile Donovan travelled the road with hundreds of other motorists and filed… Audio
