Transport
$800m upgrade announced for lower North Island rail
The upgrades are expected to shave 15 minutes off the trip between Wellington and Masterton.
Plunging EV sales push NZ charger manufacturer to look to Australia
A New Zealand manufacturer of EV chargers says it is switching its focus to the Australian market, partly because of New Zealand's plunging EV sales.
Transport Minister announces upgrade to commuter trains
The Transport Minister's announced an upgrade for commuter trains connecting the capital with Palmerston North and Masterton, with new carriages running more frequently by the end of the decade… Audio
NZ manufacturer of EV charges switches focus to Aus market
A New Zealand manufacturer of EV chargers is switching its focus to the Australian market, because of New Zealand's plunging EV sales. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Concerns motorists may ignore 50km/h speed limit, despite multiple crashes
The temporary speed limit was introduced on Tuesday along a section of State Highway 8's Tekapo-Twizel highway for the remainder of the winter period.
Northland expressway plan: Businessman hopes it'll be done in his lifetime
This week's announcement has given one business leader hope it will be completed during his lifetime.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 July
On today's episode, we hear from Labour leader Chris Hipkins after his party has accused the Government of "political spin" by appointing a commissioner to head health agency Te Whatu Ora, a large… Audio
Far North mayor wants work to begin on new mega-project road as soon as possible
Moko Tepania says an expressway link with Auckland was already too late. Audio
The Wellington road that will have six crossings in under 2km
About $55 million will be spent on upgrading Thorndon Quay.
Far North mayor 'delighted' about Northland expressway plans
Far North mayor Moko Tepania says he's delighted to hear the government plans to accelerate work on the Northland expressway. Tepania spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Government promises to speed up work on Northland expressway
The Transport Minister is promising to speed up work on a new four-lane expressway between Auckland and Whangarei. Transport Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
School bus cancellation leaves hundreds of families in limbo
About 500 families are facing an uncertain future because the bus service taking their kids to school is being cancelled. Audio
Government announces four-lane highway goal from Auckland to Northland
Northland leaders are welcoming government plans to speed up the construction of an expressway from Warkworth to Whangārei.
Rural Hawkes Bay bus service cancellation
About 500 families in rural Hawkes Bay are facing an uncertain future because the bus service taking their kids to school is being cancelled by the Ministry of Education. Some parents are in tears -… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 July 2024
On today's episode, the Maritime Union says their members who work on the ferries are anxious about the end of life ships, Health New Zealand's new commissioner says the organisation's reset will have… Audio
Maritime Union on report into Cook Strait ferries
The Maritime Union says their members who work on the ferries are anxious about the end of life ships. Maritime Union National Secretary Carl Findlay spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
NZTA to put in extra measures to keep travellers safe in ice
NZTA says extra measures are being put in place to help keep travellers safe on the icy roads. Waka Kotahi's South Island Manager Mark Pinner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Assessors find Interislander ferries in better shape than thought
International ship assessors have found the Interislander ferries are in better shape than previously thought and it's possible to keep the three ships running until at least 2029. Interislander… Audio
Cones, fences, torn-up footpaths: Business owners 'desperate'
Businesses in Auckland's CBD are questioning whether they can survive, with some saying patronage is down as much as 70 percent due to roadworks and construction. Audio
Speed limits for SH8 could drop as low as 30km/h - NZTA
The transport agency says a spate of accidents on the Tekapo-Twizel Highway have caught it "on the hop" and it is mulling new solutions.
