Transport
Train disruption possible as Wellington staff takes industrial action
Wellington train passengers are being advised to find another way to travel today as rail staff begin industrial action. Audio
Wellington councillor on train disruption
Metlink is advising Wellington commuters not take the train today as rail workers take industrial action. From midnight rail workers started taking all breaks, and are refusing alterations to their… Audio
Industrial action to disrupt Wellington trains
Rail and Maritime Transport Union members have voted to take all breaks and not work overtime or accept alterations to their shifts. Spokesperson Todd Valster says since taking over the commuter rail… Audio
Hutt City Council set to begin automated number plate recognition trial
"The chances of getting caught doing the wrong thing are about to increase," a statement read.
Light plane crash in Tauranga
Two people have been transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Trans-Tasman flights to return to Hamilton, Dunedin airports
Jetstar will operate flights from Hamilton to Australia after 13 years, and Dunedin will have a direct service to Gold Coast.
Experts oppose speed limits increase
A coalition of leading academics, health professionals and road safety experts have issued an open letter, urging the government to reconsider plans to increase speed limits. Audio
Hamilton and Dunedin get a link to the outside world
For the first time in 13 years international flights are making their long-awaited return to Hamilton and Dunedin. Jetstar will offer direct flights from Hamilton to Sydney and both cities will fly… Audio
NZ could have 58,000 fewer electric cars by 2035
The drop will lead to two megatonnes more emissions in the next decade, clean car lobby group says. Audio
International flights return to Dunedin
International flights are returning to Dunedin, with flights to the Gold Coast launching next June. Jetstar will operate three flights a week between Dunedin and Coolangatta, Queensland, and tickets… Audio
Experts oppose speed limits increase
A coalition of leading academics, health professionals and road safety experts from New Zealand have issued an open letter to the Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, urging them to reconsider… Audio
Delays, cancellations possible for train passengers
People have been warned to find another way to travel, where possible, as rail staff begin work-to-rule industrial action.
International flights return to Hamilton Airport
JetStar announced overnight it will launch direct flights between Australia to Hamilton and Dunedin from June next year. Waikato Regional Airport Ltd chief executive Mark Morgan spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Motorists warned to plan ahead for major Taranaki roadworks
Roading crews will be rebuilding and resealing State Highway 3 at Burgess Park south of New Plymouth.
Car importers stuck with excess EVs, weak demand
Sales have dried up, and prices are dropping - but pure petrol vehicles are "likely to become rare".
Simeon Brown pushed emissions standards to meet industry's deadline
Environment officials tried to warn Cabinet the move risked blowing NZ's climate targets - but were told they were too late.
Fears for welfare of crew aboard formerly stranded barge
And the Merchant Service Guild is concerned about reports the crew's employer is preventing welfare checks aboard the barge.
The Panel with Dr Ella Henry and David Downs (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Dr Ella Henry and David Downs discuss a proposal to toll a new highway over the Tararua Ranges, whether taking a 10 minute meditation break at work… Audio
Beam scooters banned from operating in Wellington
The company broke its fleet cap in the capital.
Remutaka Hill Road closes lane after slip
It is expected to take between four and six weeks to fix the road.
