Transport
Advocates divided as government unveils Cook Strait ferry plan
Ahead of the announcement, transport advocates are divided over whether rail-enabled ferries are needed. Audio
Mangamuka Gorge rebuild cost balloons to more than $200m
The crucial transport link south of Kaitāia was destroyed by dozens of slips during a storm in August 2022.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 December 2024
On today's episode, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is sceptical any option to replace the inter-island ferries will end up costing less than his government's iRex project, Parliament has rushed through… Audio
Union hopeful new ferries will include rail capability
The Rail and Maritime Transport Union general secretary Todd Valster remains hopeful the government's replacement inter-island ferries will include roll-on roll-off capability. Valster spoke to Corin… Audio
Infrastructure New Zealand CEO on Cook Strait ferries
The government is expected to announce its plan for replacement Cook Strait ferries on Wednesday, after the previous iRex project was ditched because of cost blow outs. Infrastructure New Zealand… Audio
State Highway 2 at Eskdale blocked after serious crash
Police say a person is reported to have critical injuries following a serious crash in Eskdale, Hawke's Bay.
KiwiRail to shut pedestrian access to popular Hutt River bridge
The Ava Rail bridge will be closed for cyclists and walkers from February 24 next year.
Ferry replacement to cost less than Labour's iRex - Christopher Luxon
The announcement is expected on Wednesday. Audio
Govt expected to reveal Cook Strait ferry plan
The government is expected to reveal its new Cook Strait ferry plan this week, after cancelling Labour's mega, rail-enabled one. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Truckies delayed by Ashburton congestion
Mid-Canterbury's Local Democracy reporter Jonathan Leask tells us of Ashburton's traffic congestion problem Audio
Air NZ faces 'terrible' reality of up to three more years of supply issues
The airline won't be fully compensated for the disruption, that's costing $150 million annually, its chief executive says. Audio
High-speed electric hydrofoiling boat to join Auckland's ferry fleet
The electric vessel, which can carry 10 passengers at a time, "opens up an entirely new way of travelling".
Auckland-bound Qatar Airways flight diverted to Maldives
Passengers on the flight from Doha were given mixed messages by airline staff as they tried to explain the situation, a family member says.
Cancellation of notorious Warkworth intersection fix under fire
A Warkworth transport group working to improve an intersection described as the worst in New Zealand says it's "appalled and insulted" by the reasons given for shelving the long-promised upgrade.
Bus lanes to be monitored by cameras on busy Wellington streets
Motorists caught on camera driving for more than 50 metres in a bus lane could be issued with a $150 fine.
'Doesn't seem to be logical': Improving notorious intersection shelved - again
The Hill Street junction is often described as the worst intersection in New Zealand. Audio
Transport Agency to seek first partner for Northland Expressway in the New Year
SH1 Auckland to Whangārei will be four-lanes the whole way, built through three back-to-back PPPs.
Mayor doubles down on gaining control of transport planning
Auckland's Mayor says Auckland Transport were not listening to elected councillors.
Wayne Brown on Auckland Transport and "taking back control"
Auckland's Mayor Wayne Brown joins Kathryn Ryan to talk about taking back control of transport policy and planning, his plans for Auckland's development agency Eke Panuku and its events agency Tataki… Audio
Meng Foon on flight prices from Gisborne
Former Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon took to social media after trying to book last minute flights to Wellington, he spoke with Nathan Rarere about the cost of flying out of the east coast. Audio
