Transport
The fleet management business in growth mode
After launching an ambitious project two years ago to manage vehicle fleets for businesses and large households, Steph Kennard wants to push her business further. Audio
Council underfire for botched intersection fix
The New Plymouth District Council is under fire for what locals are calling the botched job it's made of fixing a dangerous intersection in the city. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.
…KiwiRail plans to cut all train driver roles in Napier
The Rail and Maritime Union says KiwiRail is planning to cut all train driver roles at its Napier depot, following the shutdown of Winstone Pulp International. Rail and Maritime Union General… Audio
Highway's $200m cost blow-out shows need for toll - minister
Simeon Brown is blaming the previous government for the skyrocketing bill for a new highway. Audio
The town cutting back on road cones
The council is hoping to reduce costs while it repairs roads that crumbled during Cyclone Gabrielle.
The perfect storm for Wairarapa commuters
Congestion charging, a crackdown on public servants working from home, and an unreliable public transport system could create a perfect storm.
200 million dollar blow out cited reason for proposed toll
A 200 million dollar cost blowout is being cited as the reason for a proposed toll on the new highway between Manawatu and Tararua in the lower North Island. Transport minister Simeon Brown is laying… Audio
Cabinet has not discussed Interislander ferries replacement - Willis
No discussions or proposals for replacements have gone to Cabinet in the nine months since the government cancelled the new fleet.
State Highway 6 between Otago and West Coast reopens
NZTA is warning travellers through Haast Pass to take extra care after the slip on Tuesday, as some debris could still be on the road.
Locals call another highway toll 'excessive' and 'grossly unfair'
Residents are calling out the NZTA's proposal to toll a new $655m route.
Scheme that helps young people get a driver licence fears funding cut
The people behind a scheme that helps young people learn to drive and get a licence are worried the government might cut its funding. Audio
Wellington public transport workers call a halt to industrial action
Disruptive industrial action by Wellington public transport workers will stop on Monday night, their union says.
Interislander replacements: 'We're continuing to take advice' - Willis
The finance minister says it would be "premature" to blame any delay on a difference of opinion among the three governing parties.
Self-driving boat unveiled as council turns to AI
Minister Judith Collins applauded the city's uptake of artificial intelligence across various sectors and said the technology was key to lifting productivity.
Advocates of NZTA community driving scheme fear funding cuts
The people behind a community driving scheme is concerned their taxpayer funding will be cut - producer Mahvash Ikram has the story. Audio
First section of Marlborough's Kenepuru Road to reopen after storms
The speed limit on Kenepuru Road will also be reduced from 100 to 60km/h.
Wellington train woes: Confusion rife during industrial action
First person - By Friday, commuters like me were getting more used to randomness. But here, on the Friday evening platform, it reached a new level, Phil Pennington writes.
Where are the new Auckland Transport officers?
A bus driver told RNZ he has not seen a transport officer on any of the routes outside of central Auckland.
'It's just not good enough': Govt targeted over ferry woes
There are fears lives could be lost if the government doesn't step in to bring the country's ailing Cook Strait ferry services up to scratch.
No deal in bargaining talks over Wellington train stoush
Trains could be cancelled or delayed at short notice.
