Transport
Aucklanders waste 80 hours a year in traffic
New data shows Aucklanders spend 80 hours in traffic each year and it's only going to get worse. Mayor Phil Goff says every potential fix is an option, including staggering school start times. Video, Audio
Air NZ in Antarctica
The latest Air New Zealand safety video is set in Antarctica and it's upset some of the Erebus victims families who don't like the area being used for the airlines promotional gain. Audio
Wgtn motorway: Truck cleared but expect hour delays
A truck which has lost its trailer after its axle broke has been cleared from a Wellington motorway but there is heavy congestion, the Transport Agency says.
Commuters waste 80 hours stuck in traffic
Tens of thousands more people and cars travelled on Auckland's roads last year, with the average commuter wasting nearly 80 hours stuck in traffic.
Motor Industry Association urges faulty airbag recall
The Motor Industry Association is calling for the Transport Agency to join Australia in ordering a mandatory recall of cars containing dangerous airbags. Audio
Air NZ's controversial new Antarctic safety video launched
Air New Zealand has launched its controversial new safety video, which has been filmed in Antarctica. Video
Motor Industry Association urges faulty airbag recall
Faulty airbags yesterday spurred Australia's federal government to issue a compulsory recall for nearly three million cars - the largest in the country's history. But New Zealand's Transport Agency is… Audio
Delays on Auckland motorway after serious crash
There is heavy congestion on Auckland's southern motorway this morning, after part of the city-bound route was closed for several hours by a serious crash.
Bumped up to business
Getting a seat upgrade isn't as easy as it used to be. Travel blogger, speaker and MC Megan Singleton explains the best way to get the most out of flying. Audio
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
