Transport
Wellington's Public Transport set to suffer after govt rejects funding bids says council
The cost of catching public transport in Wellington is likely to go up on the back of news the Greater Wellington Regional Council is facing a $143 million shortfall in government funding for bus… Audio
Plane engine that caught fire at Wellington Airport brand new
Morning Report has been told the engine that caught fire on an Air New Zealand flight into Wellington was brand new, and had only flown three times. Savage from ETU spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Cindy Mitchener and Richard Pamatatau discuss reaction to the confirmed closure of Winstone's two forestry mills in the central North Island, and… Audio
Wellington public transport: $134m shortfall in funding - council
Wellington transport fares could go up - while bus, train and ferry services could be cut back - due to a lack of government investment, according to council claims.
Auckland Council's Emmissions targets unachievable - councillor
The goal of getting Aucklanders to halve their car use by 2030 is delusional and needs a complete rethink according to one councillor. The Council's Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway lays out a… Audio
Are New Zealanders really 'sick and tired' of cycleways?
Analysis - The transport minister's claim is not backed up by the facts, a survey shows.
'We can't land this thing': Flight to Wellington hit by hydraulics problem
The Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Wellington needed a longer runway than was available in the capital.
KiwiRail fined over Kaitaki ferry breaking down
The Maritime Union says KiwiRail's punishment for the Interislander ferry Kaitaki breaking down in Cook Strait last year underscores the urgent need for new ferries. Maritime Union national secretary… Audio
Auckland-Whangārei highway could cost 10% of infrastructure budget
The government could be set to spend 10 percent of its total budget for new infrastructure for the next 25 years on a highway between Auckland and Whangārei.
Auckland Gulf Harbour ferry service back to full schedule
It comes after years of frequent cancellations and reduced timetables. Audio
The Panel with Wendyl Nissen and Conor English (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Wendyl Nissen and Conor English discuss Auckland's air quality, how the cost of living is impacting on dating, and heading off on the ultimate… Audio
KiwiRail sentenced for ferry losing power in Cook Strait
KiwiRail has been forced to pay $432,500 after being found guilty of exposing passengers to risk.
Auckland Gulf Harbour ferry service back to full schedule
It was once labelled one of the worst public transport services in the country, but Auckland's Gulf Harbour ferry service is back to a full schedule of sailings from today, after years of frequent… Audio
Expert Feature: everything you need to know about flying
Chris Smith is an Australian pilot who flew with Jetstar for over 40 years. He was inspired to get into the aviation industry by his parents and a love of flying clearly runs in the family with… Audio
Public feedback sought on new tolls for lower North Island
Consultation on the proposed tolling schemes for the Manawatū Tararua Highway and the Ōtaki to north of Levin highway is now open.
NZTA agrees to cover $100m of Marlborough Sounds roads recovery
Repair work in the Marlborough Sounds will "accelerate" after the NZTA board approved $100m in funding.
Tauranga trials on-demand public transport
Tauranga is the latest city to trial on-demand public transport, using electric vans in place of large diesel buses. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio
Auckland bus drivers concerned over safety
Auckland bus drivers are asking their union for a stop work meeting to discuss what's being done to stop passengers assaulting them. Tramways Auckland union president Gary Froggatt spoke to Corin… Audio
Auckland bus driver 'badly shaken' after being attacked by passenger
An Auckland bus driver is "badly shaken" after being punched in the face on the job on Saturday, leaving him with stitches and a broken tooth, a union says.
Media focus on small stuff in big-budget transport plan
Some media queried how the $33b national transport plan will be funded. Others highlighted aspects that barely dent the budget.
