Transport
SH1 through Mangamuka Gorge set to reopen
Residents of the small Far North town of Mangamuka are over the moon as State Highway 1 through the Mangamuka Gorge is set to reopen at midnight Thursday. Arapeta Wharepapa spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
Transmission Gully: New plan to tackle long-standing fight
A new plan has been hatched to try to resolve a years-long fight to protect native fish at Transmission Gully.
SH1 close to reopening through Mangamuka Gorge
For more than two years, locals have faced long detours on rough roads, isolation from friends and family, and higher transport costs. Audio
Air NZ purchases more than 30 million litres of sustainable fuel
SAF is made from 100 percent renewable waste such as animal fat and used cooking oil.
The Panel with Chris Wikaira & Jenni Giblin (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Chris Wikaira & Jenni Giblin. They discuss: Nationals EV charger promises, whether groceries really are cheaper across the Tasman, and… Audio
State Highway 1 reopening through Mangamuka Gorge
For two and a half years Far North folk have faced long detours, isolation from friends and family, higher costs and fewer customers. This week, however, that's coming to an end, thanks to the… Audio
NZTA settles high court battle with Transmission Gully builder
The The Transport Agency and Wellington Gateway Partnership have been wrangling over claims that work areas have not been properly cleared up.
Government warned operating Aratere ferry until 2029 'simply not possible'
A leaked report authored by the government's expert ministerial advisory group warns the Aratere should be retired as early as next year.
Big gigs, big prices: Stats show impact of dynamic pricing on flight costs
Consumer NZ says it is further proof there is a need for a market study into domestic aviation.
$22 an hour: Is this the most expensive car park in NZ?
Wilson Parking says it's just supply and demand, but Consumer NZ says it is "extreme". Audio
Car parking charges vary across country
First Up producer Mahvash Ikram goes looking for Auckland's most expensive car park. Audio
Carparking charges vary across country, we visit most expensive
Producer Mahvash Ikram goes looking for Auckland's most expensive car park. Audio
Initiative intended to make testing of truck brakes more robust
Police have brought in new machines to cut down on fatal accidents when truck parking brakes slip.
News from the motoring world with Dean Evans
Motoring journalist and editor of car guide Driven, Dean Evans joins Jim to discuss the latest in the world of cars, including Jaguar's attempt to reinvent itself. Audio
Car dealer accused of listing man's car for sale over a grudge
A man who found his Mercedes listed for sale when he had not created the listing says there is a loophole in the Personal Property Securities Register.
Ōtaki highway tolls to reach vital services unfair - mayor
Ōtaki and surrounding communities could be split off from vital resources they depend on - or hit in the pocket - if a planned toll goes ahead on State Highway 1, a mayor says.
Diesel spill near Waihi
A diesel spill south of Coromandel Peninsula has prompted a warning from police.
Jetstar spreading its wings with additional trans-Tasman routes
An extra aircraft will land in Christchurch on Sundays and four more trans-Tasman routes are set to launch in the next six months. Audio
The three new highways the govt has agreed to toll
The new highways in the North Island will become the first new toll roads in years. Audio
Jetstar makes biggest expansion into NZ in decade
Ōtautahi Christchurch is getting a brand new aircraft as Jetstar makes its biggest expansion into New Zealand in over a decade. The airline is adding daily flights from Christchurch to the Gold Coast… Audio
