Transport
Auckland councillors ask for guidance from Environment Court on helicopter ban
After hours of discussion, Auckland Councillors have not voted on banning helicopters in residential areas, and instead supported an amendment that asks for guidance from the Environment Court. The… Audio
Auckland cafe owner worried for business after road shut off
Boarded up and blocked off - an Auckland city cafe owner is worried for his business after the road it sits on was effectively turned into a cul-de-sac. Hoardings have been placed around the former… Audio
Icy roads causing crashes
Sub-zero temperatures in southern parts of the country are a reminder to take care on the roads, Fire and Emergency said on Thursday.
Auckland councillors debate private use of helicopters in city
Councillors will today debate the private use of helicopters in residential areas, following an Environment Court challenge to Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams' approval to build a helipad at their… Audio
Crash blocks road between Petone and Wellington
Police say commuters heading to Wellington City on Thursday morning will be impacted by a serious crash in Petone.
Average-speed cameras to be installed on deadly stretch of road
Once operational, it would be one of the first average-speed camera systems in New Zealand.
South Island Minister on Sounds Air cutting flights
The future of regional air travel is at serious risk because some smaller players are being crippled by a huge blow out in costs. South Island Minister and Associate Transport Minister James Meager… Audio
The price of flying: 'Everywhere you look, costs are increasing'
Regional aviation will become increasingly unsustainable and ticket prices will continue to rise until the government takes action on aviation system costs, say airlines. Audio
'Out of control' costs force airline to close services
In September the airline will stop flying between Blenheim and Christchurch, and Christchurch and Wanaka. Audio
Around the motu: Tom Hunt in Wellington
Tom discusses a new mayoral candidate and defections from Ray Chung's Independent Together group, plus what are the chances of a second Mt Victoria tunnel getting underway during this government's… Audio
Can the national ticketing project get back on track?
The long awaited $1.4 billion project needs to get back on track, says the transport minister, with Waka Kotahi advice earlier this year seen as "overly optimistic" about the project's viability. Audio
NZTA 'overly optimistic' about national ticketing system: Transport Minister
The Transport Minister says the beleaguered national ticketing system needs to get back on track and NZTA has been "overly optimistic" about its viability. Reporter Nick James spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Report into Air India crash focuses on pilot's actions
Professor of Aviation Safety Shawn Pruchnicki joins Jim to discuss the evidence so far. Audio
Uni students missing class over lack of campus parks
Frustrated University of Canterbury students are missing out on lectures or late for class because of the daily struggle to find a car park on campus or surrounding Ilam streets. Audio
Canterbury students missing class due to lack of parking
Frustrated University of Canterbury students are missing out on lectures or late for class because of the daily struggle to find a car park on campus or surrounding Ilam streets. Some have resorted to… Audio
China puts new restrictions on EV battery tech
It's the latest move to consolidate its dominance in the sector that has contributed to the country's lead in the global EV race.
New details in Air India crash probe shift focus to plane's captain
A cockpit recording indicates the captain turned off the switches that controlled fuel flowing to the plane's engines, a US report says.
Freezing fog and black ice on South Island roads
The Transport Agency is warning drivers to avoid travelling in affected areas, if possible. Audio
South Island motorists warned about freezing fog and black ice
The transport agency is warning motorists about challenging driving conditions on central South Island highways over the next few days. NZTA senior network manager Scott McKenzie spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Locals renew call for train services to Auckland's North-West
More than 1000 people have signed a petition asking for a passenger rail service through to Huapai.
