Transport
Traffic chaos avoided in Wellington
Wellington is almost half-way through a 24-hour strike that has stopped all trains in the region from running, but this morning's traffic was not as bad as feared.
Rail strike: What you need to know
A 24-hour rail strike is under way in Wellington and the morning rush hour passed with minimal disruption on the roads. Here's what you need to know:
'They want us to go lower wage' - union boss on Wellington train strike
The union behind the strike wants better working conditions - something they say they've been trying to negotiate since May. General Secretary of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union Wayne Butson… Audio
Wellington hits road as train strike begins
How has the Wellington train drivers' strike affected Wellington? RNZ reporter Emma Hatton is out on the city streets and joins us with the latest. Audio
Wellington transport plan proposes new bridges, tunnels
A bold proposal for Wellington's transport system could see new tunnels at Mt Victoria and The Terrace, and bridges or tunnels at the Basin Reserve.
Wellington strike couldn't be stopped - Transdev
As commuter chaos descends upon Wellington, authorities are urging anyone who hasn't yet left home not to take their car into the city. Metlink operator Transdev had hoped to avoid the strike action… Audio
Wellington faces gridlock as train strikes begin
Thousands of Wellington commuters are facing disruption this morning after train drivers walked off the job. More than 400 staff members for Metlink providers Transdev and Hyundai Rotem began a… Audio
Wellington train lines quiet as strike ensues
Commuters are about to start pouring into Wellington, and none of them on the region's trains. All train lines into the city have gone quiet, as workers for Metlink providers Transdev and Hyundai… Audio
Huge disruption expected in Wellington train strike
Thousands of Wellington commuters are being told they should stay home on Thursday as a train drivers' strike expected to cause huge disruption. The region's entire rail network is shut down until 2am… Audio
Wellington bracing for biggest rail strike since 1994
Members of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union will strike for 24 hours from 2am tomorrow, halting all trains in the capital and disrupting tens of thousands of commuters, including students sitting… Audio
'That is not negotiations - that is a stick up'
The company running Wellington's rail service is keen to talk to avert tomorrow's train strike but says the union will not speak to it unless it withdraws its current employment offer.
Union says employer can talk as Wellington train strike looms
Trains across the greater Wellington region network will come to a halt tomorrow as workers take part in a 24-hour strike. Hundreds of staff member employed by Metlink operators Transdev and Hyundai… Audio
Samoa Airways launched, ready for first commercial flight
Samoa's relaunched national airline, Samoa Airways, is making its inaugural flight today, from Apia to Auckland. Audio
Wellington Airport signs runway extension MOU
Wellington Airport has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a giant Chinese construction firm to work as a partner on the proposed extension to its runway.
Holden Museum opens
New Plymouth man Steve Fabish and his wife have just opened their very own museum devoted to Holden cars. He's been collecting the vehicles for years, and says he opened the museum because he just… Audio, Gallery
The Paradise Papers: tech tax revelations
Tech commentator Peter Griffin delves into the Paradise Papers, the disappearance of US$300 million of the cryptocurrency Ether, and Google's new driverless taxis and mail accounts for under-13s. Audio
Auckland Transport workers protest job cuts and pay
Unions representing train and bus drivers have presented Auckland Transport with two petitions today: one appealing for hundreds of jobs not to be lost, and another calling for better pay and work…
Police reviewing pursuit protocol following string of fatal crashes
Last month three people died following police pursuits. Today, police revealed they are reviewing the way they carry out high speed chases. Video, Audio
No charges after chopper shot
Police know who fired the shots but no-one's been charged after Whirinaki Forest Park helicopter shooting. The owner of Central helicopters Phil Janssen wants some progress in the investigation.
He… Audio
Three hundred police pursuits a month - review
A joint review of police pursuits has been launched with a string of recent crashes and deaths following police chases.
