Transport
Rail maintenance vehicle struck by car at Matamata level crossing
A rail maintenance vehicle was struck by a car and derailed on Wednesday morning at a level crossing in Matamata.
Solomon Islands looks to set up its own ship registry
Solomon Islands is looking at starting up its own ship registry, following other Pacific Island nations despite other registries in the region being controversial. Audio
Jury hears climate change defence for Restore Passenger Rail protestors
A jury has heard that New Zealand's major cities could be underwater by the end of this century during the trial of climate activists who hung banners over Wellington's State Highways.
The second life of Auckland Airport's lost property
Prams, guitars and false teeth are among the surprising items left behind by some of the 18.5 million travellers who pass through the Auckland Airport each year.
'Way too many cones': Roadworks create confusion at licence testing
People taking driving tests in Wellington say long-running roadworks outside the main testing centre are creating "confusing" test conditions, putting them at an unfair disadvantage.
Motorists to face two agencies tracking their speed
On Monday, the police said it would be working with the Transport Agency to complement each other.
Why does traffic spike during 'March madness'?
And what you can do as Auckland drivers and businesses prepare for a month of congestion. Audio
Five-vehicle crash, one towing a boat, blocks key Auckland motorway
A multi-vehicle crash, including one towing a boat, is causing traffic delays on an Auckland motorway.
'March madness' sees congestion peak in Auckland
It's that time of year again, March madness has descended upon Auckland, sending motorists in the super city into a tailspin. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
Lost your car key? Here's why they're so expensive to replace
How much can a car key cost to replace, you might think to yourself. Turns out, it can cost a lot.
Freight downturn eats into KiwiRail's half-year earnings
The state-owned company recorded an operating surplus of $25.8 million for the six months ended December, down more than a third from a year ago.
'Piss poor': Horse of the Year contenders stuck in South Island after ferry problems
Passengers booked on Bluebridge's Strait Feronia ferry are "stranded" due to mechanical problems.
Hopes new Marlborough port will speed-up region's wine exporting
The facility is located next to the country's largest wine bottler, WineWorks. Audio
'Out of control': Residents fed up with 'race track' roads
Residents in south Auckland are sick of the speeding on their roads, and say Auckland Transport needs to take action or more people will die.
Pilot escapes with minor injuries after forced landing in farmland
A light plane made a forced landing in farmland west of Palmerston North.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 27 February 2025
In today's episode, Parliamentary terms could be extended from three years to four; some schools are choosing to make their own lunches rather than use the government's programme; breaking news in… Audio
Road freight industry group launches survey
Transporting New Zealand is looking at a world of change in road transport, including congestion charging, the need to transition to greener models than diesel, and the provision of new Interislander… Audio
Restore Passenger Rail protesters created 'unreasonable risk', jury told
The actions of Restore Passenger Rail protesters created unreasonable risk for the people around them, a jury has been told.
What should Auckland's kerbside space be used for?
Auckland Transport looks to use kerbside spaces for pick-up and drop-off zones, mobility parks, taxi stands and loading zones.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Our Aussie correspondent relays all the latest news in the 'lucky country' including a multi-billion-dollar bailout of steelworks in South Australia and new laws passed in NSW aimed at reducing the… Audio
