Transport
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.
South Wairarapa mayor on fatal Martinborough crash
The speed limit on a stretch of road that claimed the life of a cyclist in Wairarapa has been under scrutiny for years, according to south wairarapa mayoral hopeful Dame Fran Wilde. South Wairarapa… Audio
Motorists consider cheaper third party policies as costs soar
It appears more people are looking at downgrading their car insurance to third party cover as policy costs continue to rise. Audio
Man loses court battle over $40 ticket for parking on berm
Rolleston's John Boulton was found guilty and will now have to pay the fine.
First test trains pass through Auckland's City Rail Link's
In the first sign there's light at the end of the tunnel, a train has made from .
Angry parents call for change to speed limit plan
Angry parents want the Transport Minister to front up on a promise to consult over plans to raise speed limits in some communities.
Is double-decker airplane seating coming?
If you've seen images of the infamous double-level airplane seat concept and thought "that's never going to happen" - maybe think again.
Serious crash closes State Highway 8 in central Otago
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash that has closed a major highway in central Otago.
Auckland Transport delays charges for overnight street parking until March 2026
Auckland Transport is delaying charging people to park overnight in the central city by a year.
Gravel road debate: Council to further delay decision
Southland's mayor says the district council will delay a decision to turn three sealed roads back into gravel roads as long as it can while it hopes for more funding from the central government. Audio
Hopes for sustainable aviation fuel industry to take off in New Zealand
Hopes are high that a sustainable aviation fuel industry will be able to take off in Aotearoa, bringing skilled employment to regional New Zealand - including areas that have lost jobs in recent pulp… Audio
Three sealed roads may return to gravel in Southland
Three currently sealed roads in Southland could be turned back into gravel roads because of what the council says is a lack of funding from NZTA. Southland Mayor Rob Scott spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
