Transport
What caused commuter chaos in Wellington?
"We know exactly what went wrong" we're not sure why, KiwiRail says.
The Panel with Kathryn Graham & Ian Powell (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Kathryn Graham & Ian Powell. They ask - when is the right age to get a smartphone? Plus we speak to the Auckland man building a community… Audio
KiwiRail apologises after 'power supply failure' causes capital rail chaos
The service suspension, which occurred during peak hour, saw hundreds of passengers waiting, sometimes over an hour, at stations around the region for bus replacements. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 27 March 2025
In today's episode, the Greater Wellington Regional Council is seeking assurances from KiwiRail that there won't be further disruptions to rail services on Thursday afternoon, an investigation has… Audio
Wellington train services resume but delays still expected
Commuters were likely to experience severe delays and possible cancelled services on the Kāpiti, Melling and Hutt Valley lines. Audio
Investigation reveals empty wheelhouse to blame for Austro Carina grounding
An investigation has found a fishing boat that ran aground on the Banks Peninsula in 2023 did so because the wheelhouse was empty. Transport Accident Investigation Commission manager surface… Audio
Signal outages cause chaos on Wellington trains
The Greater Wellington Regional Council is seeking assurances from KiwiRail that there won't be further disruptions to rail services on Thursday afternoon, after two outages on Thursday morning… Audio
Childhood exposure to air pollution can affect teens' mental health
There's a higher risk of conduct issues, lower educational attainment and substance abuse linked to higher exposure, researchers say.
Life after cars for Leaf batteries
An Irish entrepreneur is recycling old Nissan leaf batteries and has begun turning some of them into energy storage for the home. How is it done, and is it possible here in New Zealand? Audio
ECan remains defiant on bus fares
Canterbury's regional council continues to push back against government pressure to raise bus fares.
Concerns new drug-driving testing could catch medication
Dr Catherine Crofts is worried over potential ramifications on Kiwis who are punished for taking prescription drugs. Audio
Commuters stranded as signal failure suspends Wellington trains
Train commuters stranded as signal failure suspends Wellington trains. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wellington train services suspended due to mass signal failure
Train services to and from Wellington Station are currently suspended because of a mass signal failure. Reporter Krystal Gibbens spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Investigation into grounding of Austro Carina released
An investigation has found a fishing boat which ran aground on Canterbury's Banks Peninsula in 2023 when it turned towards land and nobody was in the wheelhouse to stop it. Audio
Two new zero emission hydrogen trucks launched
Two new zero emission trucks are being launched on Thursday as part of an effort to reduce emissions from transport. TR Group general manager Brendan King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 March 2025
In today's episode, the main road in the small Whakatane town of Murupara is closed while a Police negotiation team is responding to an active incident, psychologists in Aotearoa are claiming a… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 March 2025
In today's episode, the main road in the small Whakatane town of Murupara is closed while a Police negotiation team is responding to an active incident, psychologists in Aotearoa are claiming a… Audio
Quarter of road workers verbally abused on daily basis: Survey
A quarter of road workers are being verbally abused by motorists on a daily basis according to a survey by NZTA Waka Kotahi. NZTA Auckland and Northland manager Jacqui Hori-Hoult spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Only 17% of Wairarapa trains on time for month
Staff shortages are being blamed for the train delays. Audio
Wairarapa residents angry over train disruption
Wairarapa residents are angry over ongoing disruption to the train line connecting their towns to the capital. Greater Wellington Regional Council deputy chair, and former Featherston mayor, Adrienne… Audio
