Transport
Wellington Airport runway extension held back by court
Wellington Airport's bid to extend its runway could fail to get off the ground after a Supreme Court ruling late this afternoon.
Pilots respond to airport decision
The Supreme Court has put a roadblock in the way of a plan to extend Wellington Airport's runway. Audio
Pilots win airport extension case
A Supreme Court ruling released in the last hour could threaten Wellington International Airport's multi-million dollar plan to extend its runway by nearly 400 metres to attract more long-haul… Audio
Drivers on four new roads could face toll charges
The NZ Transport Agency is considering charging tolls on four new roads, saying it could raise $28 million a year.
Revealed: Around 100,000 Kiwis in global Uber hack
About 100,000 New Zealanders were affected by a huge worldwide data hack, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner says.
How to teach a kid to ride a bike
Cycling advocate Patrick Morgan recalls how he first learned to ride a bike, and shares tips and tricks to get kids onto two wheels Audio
Uber is officially a cab firm: court
The European Union's top court has ruled that Uber provides a transport service and can be regulated like traditional taxis.
Moving Auckland Port's vehicle imports could cost $1b
The economic cost of shifting the vehicle import trade away from Auckland's downtown port could be as high as $1 billion. A report commissioned by the Auckland Council, but which it tried to keep… Audio
Marsden pipeline rupture cause confirmed
A report by Refining New Zealand has shed more light on the Marsden pipeline rupture that stopped fuel supplies to Auckland in September.
Top Stories for Thursday 21 December 2017
New cannabis legislation 'slow progress' - patients; is cannabis law change all it's cracked up to be?; health bosses say Auckland mumps outbreak now an epidemic; moving Auckland Port's vehicle… Audio
Breastfeeding mum booted off bus
An Auckland woman claims she was told to get off the bus because whe was breastfeeding her baby. Audio
Four fatal crashes overnight
After four deadly crashes overnight, police say they're fed up with having to remind drivers about road safety.
Auckland crash injures four
A person is in hospital and three other people are injured after a crash in South Auckland.
Researcher on youth driving
Steve Cantwell of the Traffic and Road Safety Research Group at the University of Waikato says young drivers aren't having enough time behind the wheel before getting their full license. Audio
Good Spot: not-for-profit parking
At a new car park in central Christchurch, every single cent you pay goes back into the community. Audio
Atlanta airport power cut strands thousands
A power cut at the world's busiest airport has led to a partial shut-down, with tens of thousands of people reported affected.
Auckland trains cancelled for stop-work meeting
Trains will be stopped for two hours in Auckland tomorrow due to an union meeting.
$22M rural road upgrade
Will a rural road upgrade get to the nitty gritty of road crashes? We ask motoring expert Allan Dick. Audio
Fuel supplies getting back to normal
Petrol supply problems are being sorted out faster than expected and most service stations are now set to be fully stocked by Christmas.
$22m fix for dangerous roads 'just the beginning' - Genter
The Government is to spend 22-point-5 million dollars to make 30 rural state highways safer, as the road toll this year runs well ahead of 2016's. This comes as ten people, including two children have… Audio
