Transport
Luxon faces Bollywood star power and far-off flight plans
Travellers calling for non-stop flights between New Zealand and India now have a date but it's still three years away. Audio
SH1 lights to be changed to protect town's birds
One endangered bird species regularly crash lands in the town after becoming disorientated by street lights.
Direct flights between NZ and India scheduled for 2028
Travellers calling for a non-stop flight between New Zealand and India now have a date on which to pin their hopes - but it is still more than three years away and comes with some big caveats. Deputy… Audio
Auckland schools concerned with speed limit reversals
Auckland schools are frustrated with speed limit reversals soon to hit their areas and worry it will put children at risk. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
Speed limit reversals by schools 'don't make sense' - Principal
Auckland schools are frustrated with speed limit reversals soon to hit their areas, and worry it will put children at risk.
Waka Kotahi puts the brakes on reversing some speed limits
Sixteen of state highways where speed limits had been lowered had been required to revert to their previous higher speed limit by 1 July 2025.
Stranded American astronauts return to earth
Two American astronauts who have been stranded in space for eight months have returned home to earth on Wednesday morning. US correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Would you trust a DIY video to help fix your car?
Jason Land is a mechanic and member of the New Zealand Motor Trade Association and he speaks to Emile Donovan about the pitfalls of DIY mechanics. Audio
Appeals lodged against Nelson Airport runway plan
Nelson Airport's future runway extension has hit some turbulence.
Serious crash in Taranaki closes State Highway 3 near Onaero
Police are responding to a serious crash near New Plymouth.
Emergency towing in Cook Strait: 'Work around the business case is ongoing'
Emergency open ocean tugs for Cook Strait could be one step closer, after calls from local government for the boats.
Wellington bus routes affected by drivers' meeting
Wellington bus services could be disrupted on Tuesday due to a drivers' union meeting.
Person hit and killed by freight train at pedestrian crossing
Police say a scene examination has taken place in the area.
Cycle safety on Rodney road 'an issue that needs to be addressed'
Someone could die if cyclists travelling between Puhoi and Mangawhai are not given a safer route, an advocate is warning.
Trump administration considers travel ban for 41 countries
The move harkens back to President Donald Trump's first-term ban on travellers from seven majority-Muslim nations.
Police to crack down on spectators as well as drivers at Manawatū car event
Police believe an event planned for the Manawatū area this weekend will be a "gathering of antisocial vehicle users".
Bishop appeals for international input on Harbour crossing
The Transport Minister said he's not getting ahead of decisions on the second Waitemata Harbour crossing - saying history has shown where it's gone wrong. At the government's infrastructure investment… Audio
Desert Road to reopen after two month closure
An Ohakune resident says the recent closure of the Desert Road is the only time the town has wanted roadworks to continue. As Krystal Gibbens reports, it ends a short boom time for businesses along… Audio
Wellington Cable Car website hacked, scam emails sent
A scammer pretending to be NZTA is telling people their vehicle registration is due, linking to a fake website that asks for payment.
Mt Messenger bypass blows budget, gets funding boost
The controversial Mt Messenger Bypass project on State Highway 3 in Taranaki has got a funding boost after a $10 million budget blowout. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin spoke to Ingrid… Audio
