Transport
Roadside drug testing underway in Wellington
Roadside drug testing is underway in Wellington with police able to stop and screen drivers for the presence of illegal drugs. Director of Road Policing, Superintendent Steve Greally spoke to Corin… Audio
Majority in favour of urban cycleways
A new survey has found more people want investment into urban cycleways than don't, but it's pretty close. Otago University professor and lead author Nick Wilson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Agencies worried by DOC parking fees at major hotspots
Documents show concerns raised by the Transport Agency, Police, Heritage NZ, and the NZ Alpine Club about people potentially parking off-road or on the state highways to avoid fees.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15 December 2025
Australian officials say a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach yesterday was a targeted, antisemitic terror attack; Complaints about lawyers are on the rise - and most relate to claims of… Audio
New WOF system could lead to pricier repairs, motor industry says
The Motor Trade Association is warning proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness system may be more costly than people realise. Audio
Wellington drivers to be tested for drugs from today
From today Wellington motorists could be tested at a roadside stop for THC, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine - with the trial expected to roll out nationally next year. Joseph Boden is a professor… Audio
MTA says government has got WOF changes wrong
The Motor Trade Association says the Government has got it wrong with proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness system, and is urging motorists to have their say. MTA's Head of Advocacy James… Audio
Interislander ferry failure shows emergency tug needed - Maritime Union
The government announced it would be cutting the contract for MMA Vision months ahead of time to save money.
Unravelling the mystery of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
Aviation pioneer Sir Charles Kingsford Smith's plane disappeared on a flight from England to Australia and what happened has remained a mystery - until now. Audio
KiwiRail investigating Interislander ferry steering problem
Passengers were stuck on the Kaiārahi for more than six hours on Friday night, after a "technical problem with the steering" was discovered during checks.
Two planes come within seconds of head-on crash
The way airspace is managed is being blamed after the near miss. Audio
Councillor's renewed confidence in cashless ticketing for public transport
The $1.4 billion project which will allow people to pay for public transport with their phone or card anywhere across the country has faced major delays. Audio
Minister bars cement company from using foreign-flagged ship
Holcim says local jobs will suffer if it cannot transport its product around New Zealand on a Swiss ship.
Near-miss prompts call for tougher airspace rules
Aircrash investigators are calling for changes to rules governing airspace after two planes came close to colliding in midair. Transport Accident Investigation Commission chief investigator Louise… Audio
Airports preparing for holiday busy period
With families set to gather for the holiday period, airports around the country are preparing for their busiest period of the year. Christchurch Airport Communications Manager Sean Tully spoke to… Audio
Airways NZ releases report into August radar outage
A software 'glitch' is to blame for air traffic control disruption that left some planes circling over airports and others unable to take off earlier this year. Airways Chief Executive James Young… Audio
Christmas comes early for fans of speed reductions
NZTA is pumping the brakes and reducing speed limits on several sections of a popular holiday route in time for Christmas. Audio
Data reveals what crash delays really cost Auckland
Analysis - Rolling back speed limits ignores the hidden costs of delays caused by an increased number of crashes, Timothy Welch writes.
Relief and excitement for new Pekatahi Bridge on SH2
Whakatāne Mayor Nandor Tanczos says the government's plan to replace the ageing Pekatahi Bridge shows "a collective push around a unified purpose can really make a difference".
Speed limits reducing on popular holiday route
NZTA is reducing speed limits on several sections of a popular holiday route in time for Christmas. Four sections of State Highway 25 will drop to 50 kilometres from 80 or 70 kilometres. Waka Kotahi… Audio
