Transport
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 30th July 2025
In today's episode, thousands of people have been at picket lines and marches around Aotearoa as the nurses' strike pushes into its fourth hour; The 85-year-old leader of the remote West Coast… Audio
Rats create extra work for mechanics by eating car wiring
Some unexpected hitchhikers are causing more work for mechanics as vermin look to make themselves at home in car engines. MTA sector manager repairer and environmental Glen McGarry spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Nelson Federated Farmers president on latest rain to hit region
Top of the South farmers are tentatively relieved their sodden land is relatively unscathed after the downpours. Nelson Federated Farmers president Kerry Irvine spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Trespassers force coal mine to use trucks
A West Coast coal mine says it is having to transport coal by trucks because of trespassers.
Three vehicle crash blocks road near Auckland Airport
George Bolt Memorial Drive near Auckland Airport is still blocked following a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning. Diversions are in place. Reporter Kim Baker Wilson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Buses, not EVs, could be the real solution to climate change: Study
A study out of Otago University has found a mass switch from petrol-powered to electric vehicles will result in more road injuries. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Air NZ unveils plans for new Koru Lounge at Auckland Airport
Air New Zealand has unveiled its plan for its new flagship Koru Lounge at Auckland International Airport. Air New Zealand customer general manager Alisha Armstrong spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Kaikōura cruise visits expected to halve this summer
Kaikōura tourism leaders are expecting to see fewer cruise ships this summer.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 28th July 2025
In today's episode, a school bus driver and a child are in hospital after the bus hit black ice and skidded into a line of trees in Hawke's Bay on Monday morning; A constitutional lawyer says the… Audio
Child and driver in hospital after bus hits black ice in Hawke's Bay
A school bus driver and a child are in hospital after the bus hit black ice and skidded into a line of trees in Hawke's Bay on Monday morning. Hawke's Bay reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Charlotte Cook.
…NZTA secretly using cameras in city billboards
The Transport Agency has been secretly using cameras in billboards at city intersections to track cars and trucks. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZTA has not developed national tolling plan
It had been working on them for several months.
'Is three minutes worth your safety?' Drivers urged to slow down this winter
Driving at 105km/h instead of 100km/h for one hour only saves you three minutes and 4 seconds, the Rental Vehicle Association says.
Councils face funding cuts for using too many road cones
The Minister of Transport says too many councils still use an outdated guide to traffic management.
'Mr Wave they call him': Roadworker labelled coastal community hero
Coastal commuters in Eastbourne are forgetting about the sea of constant construction activity thanks to local legend Ciaran Hogben.
Women can soon request a female Uber driver in these US cities
It marks the first time the popular ride share app is bringing this option to its service in the United States.
School bus driver slowing down speeding cars with DIY signs
A school bus driver worried speeding cars might one day seriously hurt or even kill his pasengers, says his DIY slow down signs are working. His route is mostly rural Dunedin and when he stops to pick… Audio
Waving roadworker brings joy to Wellington locals
A roadworker waving to every single car in a Wellington coastal suburb is bringing joy to its residents. Since a major seawall upgrade kicked off in 2022, Eastbourne locals have been navigating an… Audio
Bus driver installs own road sign to slow speedsters
After a year of asking officials, Ken Schumacher decided to do it himself.
'Reckless': Man fined after crashing unsafe plane with no licence
The man has been ordered to pay $14,475 for multiple serious breaches of aviation safety rules.
