Transport
Ferries fit for another five years - report
International assessors say KiwiRail's Interislander ferries can keep running until at least 2029 - but at a cost.
'Not what you'd expect from a world-class city' - Wayne Brown
"It's embarassing and not what you'd expect from a world-class city"
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown's response to the findings of an independent report he commissioned that shows rules and regulations… Audio
Twenty-four injured in crashes on stretch of SH 8
Twenty-four people have now been injured on a stretch of State Highway 8 near Lake Pukaki in South Canterbury in just a couple of days. Witnesses to all three crashes say conditions were foggy and the… Audio
New fare cap introduced on Auckland public transport
Travel on Auckland buses, trains and inner harbour ferries will be a little cheaper for some regular users thanks to a new fare cap. AT's director of public transport Stacey Van Der Putten spoke to… Audio
Whangarei mayor frustrated by another closure on Brynderwyns
The Brynderwyn hills slipped again over the weekend, and Whangarei's mayor Vince Cocurullo told First Up's Jimmy Ellingham of his frustrations Audio
New safety officers begin patrols at Porirua Railway Station
Safety patrols are being introduced at Porirua railway station after concerns about rising teenage violence.
Young Kiwi pilot killed in plane crash in Australian Outback
The family of a young New Zealand pilot who died in a light plane crash in the Australian Outback is bringing his ashes home to Auckland.
Multi-vehicle crash on icy, foggy SH8 injures nine
Locals say weather conditions were poor when the accident happened on the shores of Lake Pukaki - near where 15 people were injured in bus crashes last week.
Auckland public transport fare caps rolled out
A public transport advocate believes they should be added to ferry, bus and train services around the country.
Bus passengers asked to choose: The sound of music, or silence?
Some like hearing the driver's music, while others believe headphones are a must, creating "difficult situations".
State Highway 1 at Brynderwyn Hills open again after slip
A temporary 30km/h speed limit is in place and crews are monitoring the area for any more ground movement.
Bridge replacement work begins
Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the upgrades will ensure the network remains resilient, reliable, and efficient for road users.
Investigations into dual bus crashes to consider conditions
The Transport Agency says it is too early to tell whether the icy Mackenzie District highway where two buses rolled should have been closed earlier.
Transport Agency reponds to Mackenzie District bus crash
The Transport Agency said it's too early to tell whether the icy Mackenzie District highway where two buses crashed should have been closed earlier. Fifteen people were taken to hospital, two in a… Audio
Dunedin motorhead taking on and winning in the US
Today Mark catches up with Dunedin motorhead Andy Martin. Audio
Tekapo bus crashes put spotlight on whether road should've closed
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has asked the NZTA to provide him with what it knew about the road's conditions and what motorists were told.
Watch: Government sets 24-hour pothole repair target
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has laid out his ambitious target - halving the existing response time.
What is black ice? And what to do if you drive on it
The problem with black ice is that it's especially dangerous because it's a type of ice you can't see.
'They were flying': Icy highway should have been shut before bus crash - driver
A driver who had just stopped to call police about black ice when the two buses went past says warning signs weren't big enough. Audio
Person killed in Tasman car crash
Emergency services were called just before 1am to the intersection of Selwyn Street and Abel Tasman Drive in Pōhara.
