Transport
The Panel with Nalini Baruch & Richard Pamatatau (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch & Richard Pamatatau. They discuss whether school busses should be equipped with seat-belts, and a Citizens Assembly that's… Audio
Bishop reveals new 'urbanist' vision for Auckland's future
The Transport Minister has laid out a vision for boosting Auckland's urban density in a speech to a business group.
Popular Hutt River rail bridge walkway shut down delayed
The closure of a popular walkway on a rail bridge across the Hutt River has been put on hold to allow Hutt City Council time to develop an alternative.
Government puts up $200m to remove level rail crossings around Auckland
The government has allocated $200 million of funding for Auckland's City Rail Link to remove level crossings.
It feels like there's been more plane crashes: Here's the truth
Analysis - Dramatic images of several prominent aircraft crashes in the US might make it seem like the skies are becoming more dangerous - but a look at the statistics suggests the skies are about as…
NZTA spent $600k on Transmission Gully legal battle
The legal dispute with the builders of Transmission Gully was later settled out of court.
Your rights when something goes wrong on a domestic flight
This week, New Zealand some domestic flyers were asked to get off their flight to lighten the load and others' bags were left behind without their knowledge - so what exactly are your rights. Audio
Consumer NZ speaks on airlines off-loading bags before take off
If you or your bags are off-loaded because the plane you're on is too heavy to take off what exactly are your rights? Sahar Lone from Consumer NZ spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Flights between Wellington and Taupō to resume three days a week
A flight between Wellington and Taupō has been restored after a new airline picked up the scrapped route.
Section of State Highway 2 to be dug up for urgent sewer pipe repairs
Wellington Water plans to dig up part of one of the region's arterial routes in April for urgent repairs on a major Hutt Valley sewage pipe, warning there will be significant traffic disruption.
Banned bike racks return for Nelson, Tasman eBuses
The region's bus service is the first in New Zealand to receive an exemption to the obstruction rule. Audio
Over-fuelled plane leaves uni-bound passengers behind
Passengers on a domestic Air NZ flight were told 13 volunteers would need to get off the plane or all the baggage would be left behind. Audio
'Disgusting': Clean-up volunteers blocked by Desert Road closure
Keep New Zealand Beautiful says 200 volunteers were blocked from cleaning a stretch of Desert Road "riddled" with bottles and waste despite being closed for maintenance. Audio
Whanganui's iconic paddle steamer celebrates double anniversary
Whanganui's iconic paddle steamer - the Waimarie - is celebrating a double anniversary of sorts this year. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went along for a cruise. Audio
Bikes and tourists an accident waiting to happen - Waiheke cycle group
A cycling advocate on Waiheke island says that without cycle lanes, the area's narrow roads, tourists, bikes, pedestrians, wine and speed, are "an accident waiting to happen".
Martinborough speed review in limbo as community mourns fatality
One died and three others were injured on a stretch of road earmarked for speed reduction.
Speed cameras out of action as NZTA take over from police
The idle cameras may be located in your area.
Disruptive passenger forces Air NZ flight diversion
The aircraft was met by police in Wellington before continuing to Dunedin.
Locals 'horrifically sad' after fatal bike crash
Residents in Martinborough say there is deep sadness in the community after a crash between a car and a four-seater bike. Audio
Motorcyclist dies as crash blocks all southbound lanes on SH1
The fatality occurred after a collision with a truck, police say.
