Transport
Hundreds of homes to be affected by Otaki expressway
Owners of houses that could be affected by a planned expressway linking Otaki to Levin are fearful they could be forced to move.
Train on wrong track at time of fatal collision
Officials say an Amtrak train that collided with a parked freight train in South Carolina, killing the Amtrak engineer and conductor, was on the wrong track. Video, Audio
Homeowners distraught over proposals for Otaki expressway
The New Zealand Transport Agency today released a shortlist of nine options for an expressway linking Otaki to Levin, all of which would see hundreds of homes affected. Two of those options would go… Video, Audio
TAIC seeks safety improvements at Wellington train station
Wellington's congested rail system is at "heightened risk" of collisions, with few failsafes and relying on train drivers, but is unlikely to see an upgrade because of lack of funding. Audio
The dangers of a lifeline road: Coromandel Peninsula
Businesses are still hurting from the January 5 storm Audio
Danger of busy Wellington railways revealed
An official report says an expected increase in commuter rail traffic in Wellington will add to what is already a high risk of trains colliding. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission report… Audio
Te Urewera roading trial taking natural route
A roading trial taking place in Te Urewera will test the properties of a specially developed natural roading material.
Tourists may spend days in Haast after slip cuts off road
A Kiwi Experience bus driver along with his 51 passengers will spend another night stranded at the community hall in Haast. He speaks to Sharon Brettkelly. Audio
Hundreds stranded in Haast for second night after slips
Hundreds of people are stuck between the towns of Fox and Haast after massive slips cut off the towns leaving them without power and phone coverage and with no means of outside communication. Video, Audio
Improving roading issues in Auckland
Auckland Transport criticised for failed report Audio
No prosecution over fuel leak - council
Northland Regional Council cannot prosecute anyone for last year's fuel leak, it says.
Heat may have caused sagging train wires - KiwiRail
KiwiRail says high temperatures may have caused overhead wires in Wellington to sag, causing a rail stoppage for most of the region on Tuesday.
Moves to close damaged vehicle import loophole
The government is finally taking steps to close a loophole that allows vehicles damaged overseas to be sold on the second-hand market without buyers knowing.
High tide, strong winds close roads throughout NZ
Neil Walker from NZTA with the latest on road closures throughout the country. Audio
King tide closes Auckland coastal road
Auckland is preparing for another king tide to hit after the one this morning sparked commuter chaos. Rowan Quinn reports. Video, Audio
Nelson Airport buildings damaged, flights cancelled
Flights were delayed, cancelled and diverted throughout the country today. Some of Nelson Airport's buildings were damaged. Its CEO Rob Evans with the latest. Audio
Rail proposal could put commuters back on track
A proposal to pay almost $200 million could help bring an end to transport woes for Wellington's beleaguered rail commuters.
Wellington's rail stoppage linked to snagged wires
Preliminary investigations suggest Tuesday's rail stoppage in Wellington happened when a train became tangled in the overhead wires that provide it with electricity.
Sweltering commuters endure baking heat in Wairarapa trains
Sweating commuters are being holding on to hope as they swelter in baking hot trains while journeying home from Wellington. If the government agrees to major expenditure, it will mean fewer delays and… Audio
Govt closes loophole allowing damaged car imports
The government is finally taking steps to close a loophole that allows vehicles damaged overseas to be sold on the second-hand market without buyers knowing. Almost five years after calls for an… Audio
