Transport
Car importers stuck with excess EVs, weak demand
Sales have dried up, and prices are dropping - but pure petrol vehicles are "likely to become rare".
Simeon Brown pushed emissions standards to meet industry's deadline
Environment officials tried to warn Cabinet the move risked blowing NZ's climate targets - but were told they were too late.
Fears for welfare of crew aboard formerly stranded barge
And the Merchant Service Guild is concerned about reports the crew's employer is preventing welfare checks aboard the barge.
The Panel with Dr Ella Henry and David Downs (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Dr Ella Henry and David Downs discuss a proposal to toll a new highway over the Tararua Ranges, whether taking a 10 minute meditation break at work… Audio
Beam scooters banned from operating in Wellington
The company broke its fleet cap in the capital.
Remutaka Hill Road closes lane after slip
It is expected to take between four and six weeks to fix the road.
Auckland mayor calls for cheaper Waitemata Harbour Bridge
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown wants the Government to build a bridge over the Waitemata Harbour instead of a tunnel. North Shore Councillor Richard Hills doesn't agree with the plan. He spoke to Ingrid… Audio
The Detail: Safety measures en route for bus drivers
After a spate of attacks on bus drivers, authorities say public transport is still safe.
Police assurances of public safety after bus driver attacks
In spite of the recent rash of attacks on bus drivers, authorities say public transport is still safe. Audio
New harbour bridge 'helluva lot' cheaper than tunnel - Auckland mayor
Wayne Brown is proposing to build a causeway across the Waitematā Harbour - and says he promised the prime minister he would "sink" the idea of an expensive tunnel. Audio
Auckland Mayor reveals idea for second harbour crossing
Wayne Brown's idea is a causeway or series of bridges, from Meola Reef in the central city suburb of Point Chevalier and to Kauri Point in the Northsotre suburb of Birkenhead. Labour's plan for a… Audio
Auckland's mayor proposes alternative harbour bridge
Wayne Brown is urging the government to build bridge from Pt Chevalier to the North Shore.
Gondola-like transport set to start in Queenstown
Picture gondola-like pods hanging under rails and over roads, taxi-ing travellers around city centres. Anna Sargent reports. Audio
Private group cleared to use cameras to identify plates on Transmission Gully
A private consortium has been given the green light to run motorway cameras to identify drivers' number plates and vehicle type to uphold a commercial contract. Audio
ACC starts public consultation on levy rises
ACC has started a one-month public consultation on suggested annual levy rises of more than 7 percent for motorists and a potential 33 percent increase for motorcyclists. AA principal policy advisor… Audio
Disability advocate disappointed after e-scooter remote parking feature turned off
Ario e-scooters can no longer re park themselves if parked incorrectly. Audio
Camera operated by private consortium to identify plates in Wellington
Wellington motorists face having their number plates identified by camera for the first time by a private consortium. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
ARIO scooters forced to turn off remote parking feature
ARIO scooters, operating in Auckland, can be remotely parked out of harm's way but the company has been forced to turn off this feature. Katie Fitzgerald reports. Audio
Whoosh around town: Transport pilot features gondola-like pods
Gondola-like pods hanging under rails and over roads, taxiing travellers around city centres, might sound futuristic, but a Christchurch company says it can beat urban traffic congestion with its…
Manahau barge: Union barred from boarding to check on crew
The Maritime Union says it has concerns for the foreign seafarers onboard the Manahau, having been unable to check on the crew's welfare since the boat arrived in Nelson three days ago.
