Transport
34 Auckland Airport flights cancelled by fog
Almost three dozen flights have been cancelled and 15 have been delayed at Auckland Airport this morning because of fog.
Manawatu Gorge could become a cycle route
Palmerston North's Mayor Grant Smith says he wants to see the Transport Agency turn Saddle Road into a state highway to resolve the ongoing problem of slips on the Manawatu Gorge Road. Mr Smith says… Audio
Bomb threat forces airliner to abort flight over Melbourne
Dramatic images have emerged of an incident aboard a Malaysian Airlines plane which was forced to turn back to Melbourne airport after a passenger tried to enter the cockpit. The Sydney Morning… Audio
Key Kaikōura road to reopen for long weekend
State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura is scheduled to reopen for all traffic on Friday, in time for the long weekend.
Mainfreight boss calls for national transport strategy
NZ's political leaders must up their game and deliver better long-term transport and infrastructure planning, says the head of the country's biggest freight company.
Mainfreight reports record annual profit
The country's biggest transport company, Mainfreight, has reported a record annual profit on the back of solid growth in freight volumes in its home markets and Europe.
Safe flying app gets lift off
A new Civil Aviation Authority app aims to test pilots' knowledge of the plane before take-off and avoid simple errors when flying, such as running out of fuel.
Pilots welcome new safety app that tests their knowledge
A new app is being launched, aimed at upskilling pilots by allowing them to test their knowledge of the plane they will be flying, before they take off. It's the brainchild of the Civil Aviation… Audio
British Airways CEO refuses to resign
British Airways chief executive Alex Cruz says he will not resign and that flight disruption had nothing to do with cutting costs.
Chathams wharf putting holes in boats - fisherman
A new wharf on remote Pitt Island in the Chathams has bashed holes in fishing boats, says a resident.
Fullers ordered to pay $130k over wharf crash
The Auckland ferry company has been fined $40,000 and ordered to pay $90,000 reparations over the crash, which injured 19 people.
Was a Judge's deadline just?
An Auckland Judge told a lawyer she would be held in contempt of court if she was late. Legal academic Mark Henaghan talks about contempt. Audio
Should DOC be allowing e-bikes in our national parks?
The Department of Conservation is proposing to allow pedal-assist 300 watt e-bikes on 33km of new shared-use track in Tongariro National Park. But it's caught some off guard, including cycling… Audio
Bypass casts shadow over kokako release
The kokako has made a return to the Parininihi forest in Taranaki after DOC staff released twelve birds into the forest....but they've been release just a short distance from where the New Zealand… Audio
Passengers left grounded after British Airways failure
British Airways is warning travellers to expect more delays and cancellations of flights after a disruptive Bank Holiday weekend. An IT system failure left thousands of passengers grounded over the… Audio
Most British Airways flights to resume after IT failure
British Airways is aiming to operate a "near normal" schedule at Gatwick Airport and the majority of its flights from Heathrow, after an IT failure caused chaos for its weekend flights.
Motorists warned to avoid Tamaki Drive due to king tide
Auckland police are warning a king tide could cause flooding on Tamaki Drive.
Virgin flight forced to turn back
A Virgin Airlines flight from Rarotonga to Auckland on Thursday night was turned back as a precautionary measure.
Is this the year for Cathedral Square?
There’s talk of installing overhead gondolas; creating big, bustling laneways and revealing the Square’s hidden streams. Can James Lunday deliver on our dreams for this much-loved public space? Video
Wellington's container port still 3 months away from operation
CentrePort in Wellington is awash with contractors working to repair the quake damaged wharf so it's once again safe to use. That'll take another three months. November's Kaikoura earthquake turned… Audio
