Transport
The best Morris Minor in New Zealand
Today we're joined by the recently crowned 3 times winner of "best in show" at the New Zealand Morris Minor convention - John Twaddle. Audio
Mainfreight expects to beat market exceptions
The company's full year result ended 31 March and will be released at the end of this month.
How to stay safe and what to know about closures, cancellations, evacuations
Warnings are covering huge parts of the country.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 1 May 2025
In today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district, a senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to… Audio
Canterbury bus fares to increase from July
Greater Christchurch bus fares will increase in July, with the standard adult fare increasing from $2 to $3.
'More sold out days': Cook Strait commuters face major disruptions next 4 years
Some people may have to travel at 2.30am, Kiwirail says. Audio
Air NZ announces new climate action forecast
Air New Zealand has announced a new climate action forecast for 2030, which it is describing as "guidance" on how it expects to perform rather than setting a target. Air New Zealand's chief… Audio
Minister for Rail Winston Peters on retiring Aratere ferry
KiwiRail says the move to retire the rail enabled Aratere is aimed at preparing the port for the two new, larger ferries which will enter service in 2029. Minister for Rail Winston Peters spoke to… Audio
KiwiRail to retire rail-enabled Aratere ferry
Pressure is expected to come on the resilience of a reduced Cook Strait ferry fleet after KiwiRail announced it will retire the Aratere this year. KiwiRail chief customer and growth officer Adele… Audio
Rail freight less viable without Aratere, critics say
Interislander's only rail-enabled ferry will be taken out of service this year to make way for the construction of new port infrastructure.
Interislander's only rail-enabled ferry to be retired
The Aratere made headlines last year when it ran aground near Picton.
NZTA defends oversight of powerful highway speed camera system
The reach of 'smart' road cameras is growing in scale and power.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 April 2025
In today's episode, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections, Labor leader Anthony Albanese remains on track to… Audio
'Oh, hell no': Crash survivor furious at new speed limit on highway
Trevor Dodunski understands the consequences of a head-on crash better than most. Audio
Speed limit increase on stretch of SH3 'non-sensical': Crash survivor
A Waitara community board member and crash survivor says it makes no sense to reinstate a 100kmh speed limit on a stretch of State Highway 3 in Taranaki. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has… Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Mark Knoff-Thomas (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley and Mark Knoff-Thomas Audio
New Manawatū Tararua Highway to open in June
The long-awaited new road replaces the old State Highway 3 through the Manawatū Gorge, which closed in April 2017 due to slips.
New double-decker buses for West Auckland driven by demand
A new fleet of 44 electric buses have been deployed in West Auckland, with officials saying there is huge demand for more services.
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Peter Elliott (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Niki Bezzant and Peter Elliott. They discuss local opposition to speed limit increases in Gisborne, an approved digital billboard that may… Audio
Govt not ruling out underwriting expansion of regional airlines
The governments not ruling out underwriting the expansion of small regional airlines to help maintain routes and keep the price of flying competitive. Minister for the South Island and Associate… Audio
