Transport
Wgtn Airport confirms toxic compounds not used
Wellington Airport says their firefighting foam does not include the toxic chemicals that may have caused contamination near two airforce bases.
Trucks to stay on alternative highway after SH1 reopens
The countdown to Friday's reopening of State Highway 1 through Kaikōura has started, but truck drivers won't be celebrating just yet.
Manawatu Gorge new route choice delayed
A decision on a new route to replace the landslide-prone Manawatu Gorge road has been delayed. The Transport Agency had hoped to have a final version ready by the end of this year, but now says more… Audio
Kaikoura road to open, but truckies not celebrating yet
The countdown to Friday's re-opening of State Highway 1 through Kaikoura has started, but truck drivers won't be celebrating just yet. Audio
Decision on Manawatu Gorge road replacement delayed
The Transport Agency has delayed its final decision on a replacement for the landslide-prone Manawatu Gorge road.
Fatal crash closes SH1 at Rakaia bridge until tomorrow
State Highway 1 at the Rakaia River bridge south of Christchurch is closed until tomorrow after a fatal crash.
Reaction to Briscoes helicopter headache
Yesterady's story about the managing director of Briscoes, Rod Duke, fighting Auckland Council to be able to land his helicopter whenever he wants didn't go over well with listeners. Many were unhapy… Audio
The case of the confiscated car
A drink driver managed to sell his car before police could confiscate it. A judge then ordered the Subaru to be seized from its new owners, without making an order for them to be reimbursed for it. Audio
Cycling fatalities triple
Cyclist deaths are up more than three times on last year. We ask the panellists if the push back against cycleways is valid and what can be done to keep our roads safer. Audio
Truckies concerned at widening speed gap where two lanes merge
Truck drivers are concerned new speed limits on two of the country's safest roads could be dangerous because it widens the speed gap between heavy and ordinary vehicles. Video, Audio
Briscoes boss: Unfair he can only land helicopter 3x weekly
Retail rich-lister Rod Duke says it's unfair that his helicopter use has been limited to three flights a week at his new Auckland home because his neighbours can use theirs twice as much. Video, Audio
Auckland motorway northbound lanes reopen
Northbound lanes on Auckland's Southern Motorway are now open after a truck jack-knifed across them and blocked traffic earlier this afternoon.
Higher speed limits
The first few kilometres of road to have 110km/h speed limits. Audio
Air NZ leases aircraft to cover shortfall
Air New Zealand has leased two aircraft to help make up for urgent maintenance on some Rolls-Royce engines on its Dreamliner fleet.
Future uncertain for west Auckland bus routes
A question mark hangs over some bus services in west Auckland where one operator is trying to quit routes months into a new contracting regime. Video, Audio
Waikato drivers hit new 110km/h limit on expressway
A new 110km/h speed limit has come into effect on two of the country's roads. One is a section of the Waikato Expressway between Cambridge and Tamahere. The other road is the Tauranga Eastern Link… Audio
Higher speed limits in force on two highways
Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road and the Cambridge section of the Waikato Expressway now have a 110km/h speed limit. Audio
Roadworks blamed for bottleneck at end of 110km/h road
A new 110km/h speed limit has come into effect on two New Zealand roads. One is a section of the Waikato Expressway between Cambridge and Tamahere. The other road is the Tauranga Eastern Link. Harry… Audio
West Auckland bus routes face uncertain future
The new competitive system for contracting out public transport services appears to have hit speed wobbles in Auckland, with one operator trying to relinquish recently won routes. Pavlovich Coachlines… Audio
110km/h in force on two North Island highways
Higher speed limits of 110km/h are now in effect on two major North Island roads. The two roads - the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road on State Highway 2 and the Cambridge section of the Waikato… Audio
