Transport
Race to finish SH 1 north of Kaikōura
Workers rebuilding State Highway 1, north of Kaikōura, are racing to finish the job, with just one week left until the grand reopening. Video
Recap: Auckland rail strike
Tens of thousands of Auckland commuters had to find another way to work today.
Workers race to finish SH1 north of Kaikōura
Workers rebuilding State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura are scrambling to finish the job, with just one week left until it reopens. The South Island's main transport corridor was severely damaged in last… Audio
Train staff striking over safety concerns
John Kerr from the Rail and Maritime Union tells Guyon Espiner Auckland trains need full time staff working on them. The Auckland system is not like cities like London where the system is designed… Audio
Traffic management truck behind Gt North Rd chaos
Traffic on Auckland's motorways is heavy, but running smoothly as the city's trains go offline. Train staff are striking for 24 hours from 2am, over the introduction of driver-only trains by the… Audio
Rolls-Royce maintenance disrupts Air NZ flights
There will be cancellations and delays to Air New Zealand long- haul flights for weeks as Rolls-Royce does urgent maintenance to is Boeing 787 engines. Earlier this week a flight to Japan had to turn… Audio
Todd Niall reports from bus as rail strike proceeds
Gridlock is expected on Auckland's roads as more than 30,000 rail commuters are forced to find alternative ways to get to work. Auckland reporter Todd Niall is making his way into the city from New… Audio
Transdev promises safety on trains, despite staff changes
Auckland train workers are striking on Friday following plans by rail operator Transdev to reduce staff on Auckland trains to be driver-only. Transdev managing director Michel Ladrak joins Guyon… Audio
Protests at Auckland train station for rail workers
Gridlock is expected on Auckland's roads as more than 30,000 rail commuters are forced to find alternative ways to get to work. Rail workers are striking for 24 hours and there are only a handful of… Audio
Commuters sympathetic as rail strike ensues
As many as 30,000 Auckland train commuters are having to make other plans to get to work today because of a rail worker strike. They walked off the job at 2am Friday for 24 hours after pay talks… Audio
Auckland road chaos feared as rail strike begins
Thousands of Auckland commuters travel plans have been derailed this morning due to strike action. Rail staff walked off the job this morning after talks between the union and Transdev stalled. Audio
Long haul delays, cancellations to last weeks
Air New Zealand is cancelling some flights and delaying others because of engine problems with its long haul fleet.
Auckland rail strike could affect 30,000
More than 30,000 Auckland commuters' travel plans could be derailed tomorrow, with trains to grind to a halt due to a planned 24-hour strike.
Tourist drivers
Less than 20% of NZTA's $25 million to make roads safer around tourists has been spent. Audio
No trains for Auckland tomorrow
The Panel talks to the union's spokesperson John Kerr who is adamant Transdev is going towards driver-only trains and that is dangerous. Audio
Council chooses cheapest option for stalled cycle track
Southland's council has chosen the cheapest option to finish a controversial cycle trail that has been stalled for several years.
Govt too slow on petrol prices - National
The Government is being accused of responding too slowly to staggeringly-high petrol prices. An official report out on Wednesday found New Zealanders pay the highest petrol prices in the developed… Audio
AA welcomes Commerce Commission petrol prices study
A briefing to the Government made public yesterday says New Zealanders pay the highest petrol prices in the developed world, before tax. Energy Minister Megan Woods has ruled out direct intervention… Audio
NZ driverless cars rollout likely slow going - report
Driverless cars are likely to make a slow impact in New Zealand, a new report says.
Auckland rail workers to strike over driver-only trains
Auckland rail workers are to strike over the introduction of driver-only trains.
