Transport
Stranded American astronauts return to earth
Two American astronauts who have been stranded in space for eight months have returned home to earth on Wednesday morning. US correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Would you trust a DIY video to help fix your car?
Jason Land is a mechanic and member of the New Zealand Motor Trade Association and he speaks to Emile Donovan about the pitfalls of DIY mechanics. Audio
Appeals lodged against Nelson Airport runway plan
Nelson Airport's future runway extension has hit some turbulence.
Serious crash in Taranaki closes State Highway 3 near Onaero
Police are responding to a serious crash near New Plymouth.
Emergency towing in Cook Strait: 'Work around the business case is ongoing'
Emergency open ocean tugs for Cook Strait could be one step closer, after calls from local government for the boats.
Wellington bus routes affected by drivers' meeting
Wellington bus services could be disrupted on Tuesday due to a drivers' union meeting.
Person hit and killed by freight train at pedestrian crossing
Police say a scene examination has taken place in the area.
Cycle safety on Rodney road 'an issue that needs to be addressed'
Someone could die if cyclists travelling between Puhoi and Mangawhai are not given a safer route, an advocate is warning.
Trump administration considers travel ban for 41 countries
The move harkens back to President Donald Trump's first-term ban on travellers from seven majority-Muslim nations.
Police to crack down on spectators as well as drivers at Manawatū car event
Police believe an event planned for the Manawatū area this weekend will be a "gathering of antisocial vehicle users".
Bishop appeals for international input on Harbour crossing
The Transport Minister said he's not getting ahead of decisions on the second Waitemata Harbour crossing - saying history has shown where it's gone wrong. At the government's infrastructure investment… Audio
Desert Road to reopen after two month closure
An Ohakune resident says the recent closure of the Desert Road is the only time the town has wanted roadworks to continue. As Krystal Gibbens reports, it ends a short boom time for businesses along… Audio
Wellington Cable Car website hacked, scam emails sent
A scammer pretending to be NZTA is telling people their vehicle registration is due, linking to a fake website that asks for payment.
Mt Messenger bypass blows budget, gets funding boost
The controversial Mt Messenger Bypass project on State Highway 3 in Taranaki has got a funding boost after a $10 million budget blowout. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Hundreds sign petition to keep busy stretch of highway 80km/h
NZTA says some roads will revert automatically and others are subject to public feedback.
No plans for SH1 safety improvements in Kaikōura, despite concerns
Business owners are worried about safety at a busy intersection where trucks "thunder" through town.
Cook Strait ferry sailings cancelled due to large swells
Large swells have cancelled Cook Strait sailings on both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferries.
Proposal to increase Marlborough bus fares by 20 percent
The increase aims to address the escalating maintenance costs across the sector.
Residents furious over speed limit change
A small community is "angry and frustrated" it's been forced to once again fight a battle it thought it had already won.
Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after North Sea collision
A man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the vessel collision in the North Sea on Tuesday. Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
