Transport
Bus driver fails appeal after dragging man along road
A distressed man held onto the bus as it drove off, trying to stop the driver after begging him to call police on passengers he claimed had stolen his phone.
Mainfreight makes the case for rail-enabled ferries
Mainfreight group managing director Don Braid says not having rail-enabled ferries will be inefficient and more costly for businesses like his. Audio
Passengers battle airline after severe turbulance
An Australian aviation lawyer is accusing Singapore Airlines of trying to low-ball passengers who were injured in severe turbulence on a flight earlier this year. First Up producer Matthew Hutching… Audio
Advocates call for new Cook Strait ferries to carry trains
Rail advocates have launched a petition calling on the government to ensure the new Cook Strait ferries can carry trains. The Future is Rail spokesperson Dave Macpherson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Lawyer accuses Singapore Airlines of 'low-balling' turbulence passengers
Australian aviation lawyer Peter Carter is accusing Singapore Airlines of trying to low-ball passengers who were injured in severe turbulence on a flight earlier this year. He talked with Nathan… Audio
'A bit of fun' lands ratepayers with hefty bill
A reserve in Tasman has been torn up by motorbikes and although police are speaking with the alleged offenders, the cost of repairs lies with ratepayers.
New dining experience introduced on Northern Express
Ruapehu officials are hoping a new dining experience on the Northern Express will help boost tourism in the region. The scenic train which runs between Wellington and Auckland has introduced a… Audio
Petition calls on government to ensure new Cook Strait ferries are rail capable
Rail advocates have launched a petition calling on the government to ensure the new Cook Strait ferries can carry trains.
'Desperately unsafe': Council under fire over botched intersection
"The amount of near misses on this corner now is at least one a day. It's pretty dangerous," locals say. Audio
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
