Transport
'Pāpāmoa now, Bethlehem next': Residents confront council over roading
Asphalt costs about five times more than the proposed chipseal.
Air NZ cabin crew may walk off job in strike action
Air New Zealand cabin crews could walk off the job next month over stalled pay negotiations, threatening summer travel plans. While the union has ruled out any action the week before Christmas, it… Audio
Canterbury likely to get country's first rubber road
Canterbury looks likely to get the country's first rubber road. The Selwyn Council confirmed it considering a trial of the technology on State Highway 77 at Glentunnel early in the new year. The… Audio
PM backs 'pragmatic' call to spend Kāinga Ora money on local bridge
Chris Bishop is rejecting criticism over a decision to reallocate funds to a walking and cycling bridge in his electorate.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 November 2025
Air New Zealand cabin crew have voted to strike, but it's not clear when or for how long; Parents who have the potentially contaminated asbestos sand in their homes want more guidelines as to how to… Audio
Air New Zealand cabin crew vote to strike
Air New Zealand cabin crew have voted to strike, but it's not clear when or for how long. E Tu Union spokesperson Michael Wood spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 November 2025
The Government is slashing the Clean Vehicle Standard by more than 80 percent, saying it could make buying a car more affordable; Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Stephanie… Audio
Car retailer calls for more industry rules
A car retailer in Auckland says the car-sales industry needs clearer rules and stability. The owner of Simon Lucas Mitsubishi spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Political parties clash over proposed Wellington roading plans
Opposition parties are slamming the Transport Agency's proposed solution to Wellington's traffic problems. Mary Argue reports. Audio
Government slashes clean vehicle standard by 80 percent
The Government is slashing the Clean Vehicle Standard by more than 80 percent, saying it could make buying a car more affordable. Transport Minister, Chris Bishop spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Government changes clean car standard rules
The government is being warned New Zealand will become a dumping ground for high-emission vehicles, after it slashed the Clean Car Standard. Anneke Smith reports from parliament. Audio
Tauranga Airport cancels flights due to Whakaari White Island ash
The volcano is currently at Alert Level 3.
Where the rubber is the road: NZ's first rubber road surface to be tested
Selwyn council is working with a contractor to provide the recycled rubber granules for a proposed trial.
The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Rajorshi Chakraborti, Part 2
In part two, a listener shares her view that truck drivers aren't sharing the road safely. Then, the annual Southern Artisan Christmas Fete of on this weekend to offer an alternative to end-of-year… Audio
Supreme Court upholds ruling that Uber drivers are employees
The Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that Uber drivers are employees. The company argued it simply provides a digital platform for drivers and riders to connect. Four drivers took the case to court… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 17 November 2025
Police are still searching the scene of a fatal house fire in Sanson following the death of three children and their father; There is concern the potential cost to early childhood centres to remove… Audio
Plans for new Wellington tunnel through Mt Victoria unveiled
Two new tunnels will take two hectares of the green belt, cost up to $4 billion and require major works in nearby areas for years. Audio
Plans for two new tunnels in Wellington to cost $4 billion
Plans for two new tunnels for Wellington's SH1 have been revealed with a total cost of up to $4 billion. Wellington's Mayor Andrew Little spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Several hurt, SH6 closed in Kawarau Gorge crash
State Highway 6 has been closed in both directions between Gibbston and Cromwell in Central Otago, after a two-vehicle crash left a car in a bank.
Quarter of all trucks tested in blitz fail brake test
The brakes on more than a quarter of trucks tested in a recent police operation on central North Island roads were found to be faulty.
