Transport
State Highway 1 reopening through Mangamuka Gorge
For two and a half years Far North folk have faced long detours, isolation from friends and family, higher costs and fewer customers. This week, however, that's coming to an end, thanks to the… Audio
NZTA settles high court battle with Transmission Gully builder
The The Transport Agency and Wellington Gateway Partnership have been wrangling over claims that work areas have not been properly cleared up.
Government warned operating Aratere ferry until 2029 'simply not possible'
A leaked report authored by the government's expert ministerial advisory group warns the Aratere should be retired as early as next year.
Big gigs, big prices: Stats show impact of dynamic pricing on flight costs
Consumer NZ says it is further proof there is a need for a market study into domestic aviation.
$22 an hour: Is this the most expensive car park in NZ?
Wilson Parking says it's just supply and demand, but Consumer NZ says it is "extreme". Audio
Car parking charges vary across country
First Up producer Mahvash Ikram goes looking for Auckland's most expensive car park. Audio
Carparking charges vary across country, we visit most expensive
Producer Mahvash Ikram goes looking for Auckland's most expensive car park. Audio
Initiative intended to make testing of truck brakes more robust
Police have brought in new machines to cut down on fatal accidents when truck parking brakes slip.
News from the motoring world with Dean Evans
Motoring journalist and editor of car guide Driven, Dean Evans joins Jim to discuss the latest in the world of cars, including Jaguar's attempt to reinvent itself. Audio
Car dealer accused of listing man's car for sale over a grudge
A man who found his Mercedes listed for sale when he had not created the listing says there is a loophole in the Personal Property Securities Register.
Ōtaki highway tolls to reach vital services unfair - mayor
Ōtaki and surrounding communities could be split off from vital resources they depend on - or hit in the pocket - if a planned toll goes ahead on State Highway 1, a mayor says.
Diesel spill near Waihi
A diesel spill south of Coromandel Peninsula has prompted a warning from police.
Jetstar spreading its wings with additional trans-Tasman routes
An extra aircraft will land in Christchurch on Sundays and four more trans-Tasman routes are set to launch in the next six months. Audio
The three new highways the govt has agreed to toll
The new highways in the North Island will become the first new toll roads in years. Audio
Jetstar makes biggest expansion into NZ in decade
Ōtautahi Christchurch is getting a brand new aircraft as Jetstar makes its biggest expansion into New Zealand in over a decade. The airline is adding daily flights from Christchurch to the Gold Coast… Audio
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.
