Transport
Three new North Island toll roads on the way
Motorists will have to pay between a $1 and $5 .40 to drive on them. The announcement, made by Minister of Transport Simeon Brown earlier today, doubles the number already operating in New Zealand. Mr… Audio
Jetstar expanding services
Jetstar is expanding its services to the New Zealand market, and Christchurch looks set to get the bulk of the traffic. An extra aircraft will land in Christchurch on Sundays and four more… Audio
KiwiRail sells ferry for more than double what it paid for it
The Valentine was purchased for $9.5 million in September 2022, and sold for $24m a year later.
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Peter Elliott (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Peter Elliott to discuss a new survey revealing just how bad we are at backseat driving and chat to a potential Guiness… Audio
Flat-fare bus trial extended but price going up
Environment Canterbury's flat-fare trial is being extended to February 2026, with a 50 percent fare increase.
'He's wrong': Peters disputes Seymour's ferry claims
"He's wrong on the figures that he's used, he's wrong on the question of privatisation and he's wrong on the question of what it's going to cost," the new rail minister says. Audio
New bus lane cameras net $10,000 for council on first day
Anyone caught using the lane gets an immediate $150 fine.
Multiple carriages break away from freight train in lower North Island
Up to eight carriages are blocking a crossing near Paraparaumu.
Concerns over Auckland Airport disruptions going into holiday period
There has been at least 20 baggage system failures at Auckland Airport within the last month, Board of Airline Representatives said. Audio
Auckland Airport outage raises concerns ahead of busy Christmas period
Massive disruption at Auckland International Airport on Wednesday has raised concerns about how the airport will cope over the holiday period. Board of Airline Representatives executive director Cath… Audio
Coalition 'wasted a whole year' on ferries - Maritime Union
"This would have to be, if not the number one, then the number two biggest political clanger of the last 20 or 30 years." Audio
Greater Wellington Council chairperson on ferries announcement
The government is promising to have two new ferries crossing Cook Strait by 2029, though critical questions about the cost and logistics remain unanswered. Greater Wellington Council chairperson Daran… Audio
Winston Peters on replacing Interislander ferries
The government has announced its plan to replace the Interisland ferries, but there are still many questions to be answered. Minister for Rail Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mainfreight calls progress on ferries 'frustratingly slow'
A key logistics company says progress on getting new Interislander ferries is frustratingly slow. Mainfreight managing director Don Braid spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Government's ferry plan timeframes too long, road freight lobby group says
Transporting NZ says the government's plan for the Interislander ferries is disappointing and provides little certainty. Audio
Cause of major delays at Auckland International Airport revealed
Hundreds of passengers were left waiting at the terminal after a network outage today. Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Claire Amos (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nick Leggett and Claire Amos to discuss the Government's plan to set up a new Crown-owned company to buy two new ferries and what the… Audio
Seymour's comments on ferry plan 'unhelpful', Peters says
Nicola Willis won't say how much the plan will cost. Winston Peters has been made "Minister for Rail". And Labour says there's still "no more information about what they're actually going to do".
Ferry plan reveal leaves ocean of questions
The coalition has announced its alternative ferry replacement project, but many questions remain around the specific details.
Anger as queues go out the door at Auckland International Airport
Some passengers say they have been waiting since 3am and others face nine-hour delays as a backlog builds.
