Transport
'Are they listening to us?': Residents fume as AT mulls cutting ferry service
Auckland Transport is commissioning an independent study on transport options for the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. Audio
New Plymouth council wrestles with multi-million dollar transport shortfall
The threat of ageing concrete streetlights falling onto passersbys and the risk of "sweating" assets such as bridges has been raised.
Fix for Westland's State Highway 6 will be costly, take years - NZTA
A state of emergency was declared on Saturday, with Franz Josef experiencing its wettest 24 hours in more than four decades.
Viva la buses: Auckland Transport braces for Coldplay rush
Auckland Transport is confident the city's public transit system is ready for 150,000 Coldplay fans.
Security upgrade causes queues at Auckland Airport
A lengthy queue at Auckland Airport's domestic terminal on Tuesday morning was caused by upgrades to a security machine.
What are the critical errors that cause driver licence test failures?
This past year has seen nearly 40,000 drivers failed tests for driving too slow and other seemingly minor reasons - Mahvash Ikram has this story Audio
West Coasters call for fix to SH6 after latest weather event
Frustrated West Coasters say parts of State Highway 6 are extremely vulnerable to severe weather events and risk becoming impassable if urgent action is not taken. Paringa cafe owner Ben Monk spoke to… Audio
Council faces hefty maintenance bill if major road is tolled
The Tararua District Council faces maintaining the alternatives - Saddle Road and Pahīatua Track - which would be used as an alternative to the tolled road.
Families panic as government slashes school bus routes
The Detail - The Ministry of Education has cancelled 39 rural bus routes. Parents say it will leave hundreds of students unable to get to school.
Residents want alternative to Remutaka Hill Road
A Wairarapa residents' group wants the government to investigate an alternative to the often closed Remutaka Hill Road for commuters. The Remutaka Road Action Group spokesperson Simon Casey spoke to… Audio
SH6 in Westland to remain closed after heavy rain causes slips
State Highway 6 between Haast and Knights Point is likely to remain closed until later this week, after heavy rain caused slip damage and rockfall over the weekend. NZTA system manager for the area… Audio
Cancelled school bus leaves parents scrambling, and angry
The Ministry of Education has cancelled 39 rural bus routes. Parents say it will leave 100s of students unable to get to school. Audio
Blame bandied about in bike rack bus ban blow-up
Confusion reigns as the nation's bus operators announce an indefinite ban on the use of bike racks starting tonight. Audio
Auckland business owners devastated by 96-day rail shutdown
One says they should have been given early notice because now they have pre-ordered stock in hopes of a busy summer. Audio
Auckland won't have functioning rail network for 96 days
For 96 days Auckland will be a city without a functioning rail network. The trains will come to a complete standstill so that ageing infrastructure can be upgraded or replaced. It comes ahead of the… Audio
Small businesses devastated with Auckland train network closure
96 days, that's the sum total of days Auckland's train network will have to close down as part of a final push to get the long awaited city rail link finished and ready for the start of 2026. The… Audio
Christchurch Engine Centre to get $250 million expansion
It will allow the introduction of new GTF engine repair and maintenance, and permit work done overseas to now be done in New Zealand.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 8 November 2024
In today's episode, from December, Aucklanders will not be able to use the train network for nearly 100 days over the next year, as work on the City Rail Link continues, the Military and Maori… Audio
Councillors question bus bike rack ban
Regional councillors are questioning the logic behind a sudden ban on bike racks on the front of buses, after concerns were raised about bus headlights being obstructed. Environment Canterbury deputy… Audio
Bus services suspend bike racks over safety concerns
The move followed Bus and Coach Association NZ issuing a nationwide suspension after the Transport Agency sent out a safety alert.
