Transport
Harbourmaster team upskills after ferry grounding
Marlborough's harbourmaster team has been doing lots of extra training, ticking off recommendations made after a ferry ran aground last year.
Council disagree to speed limit increase in Rakaia
The speed limit through the town is set to increase to 70kph by 1 July.
Freight costs balloon $100,000 a day due to Desert Road closure
Consumers who pay for freight are ultimately who pick up the tab, Transporting New Zealand says. Audio
Govt confirms facelift for Christchurch's Brougham Street
The government has done a U-turn on Christchurch's Brougham Street upgrade, today confirming it will give the busy Road of Regional Significance a facelift after all. The brakes were put on the 90… Audio
Desert Road closure significantly increasing frieght costs
The closure of the Desert Road is increasing freight costs a hundred thousand dollars a day, for consumers and businesses, according to an industry group. State Highway One between Turangi and Waiouru… Audio
Vehicle fire blocks lanes on Auckland motorway, expect delays
The New Zealand Transport agency said in to expect delays until the vehicle was moved.
Major upgrade to busy Christchurch road
An upgrade to the busy SH76 Brougham Street in Christchurch will go ahead, after the government initally put the brakes on the project last year. RNZ reporter Delphine Herbert was at the announcement.
…Skies over Waitangi celebrations full of planes
Waitangi Day is the biggest day of the year on the ground in Northland - but it's also the region's busiest time in the sky.
Parents wrongly stung with parking fines during drop-offs
Dozens of parents doing drop-offs and pick-ups at a childcare centre were affected. Audio
Is paid parking the answer for this town's growing needs?
Rangiora and Kaiapoi residents will get the chance to have their say on what parking demand might look like in 2040, and whether they are willing to pay for a good spot.
EVs pose 'very real safety risk' to blind community
Blind and visually impaired New Zealanders want the government to mandate noise-emitting devices on hybrid and electric cars.
New electrified train line creates a buzz among Pukekohe residents
Auckland's most southern station now has a direct connection to the CBD.
Wainuiomata crash delays to affect rush hour
The serious crash on Monday morning has caused traffic delays that will continue into rush hour.
Main roads connecting Wellington closing for maintenance
NZTA is warning motorists in the capital they will need to start planning ahead this week and next.
Trains return to Pukekohe after two-year station closure
Commuters can now take the train directly between Pukekohe and Auckland CBD after the rail line was electrified. Audio
Trains roll into Pukekohe station after two year closure
Electric trains are rolling into Pukekohe Station in Auckland Monday morning for the first time. Auckland Transport director of public transport Stacey Van Der Putten spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Man quit seizure meds for extreme diet before crash
A man was living off just two portions of soup a week before he passed out and crashed into a van, causing about $30,000 of damage.
Appeal dismissed after elderly man with sleep apnoea, dementia has driver's licence removed
A doctor concerned about an elderly man who defied orders not to drive wrote to transport officials who then took away his licence.
Trump claims helicopter in deadly crash flew too high
Federal authorities restricted helicopter flights near the US capital's Reagan Washington National Airport indefinitely, two days after a midair collision between a passenger jet and a military…
Milk tanker accident near Hāwera
Emergency services were called to the scene on State Highway 45 just after 1am.
