Transport
Concerns over Auckland Airport disruptions going into holiday period
There has been at least 20 baggage system failures at Auckland Airport within the last month, Board of Airline Representatives said. Audio
Auckland Airport outage raises concerns ahead of busy Christmas period
Massive disruption at Auckland International Airport on Wednesday has raised concerns about how the airport will cope over the holiday period. Board of Airline Representatives executive director Cath… Audio
Coalition 'wasted a whole year' on ferries - Maritime Union
"This would have to be, if not the number one, then the number two biggest political clanger of the last 20 or 30 years." Audio
Greater Wellington Council chairperson on ferries announcement
The government is promising to have two new ferries crossing Cook Strait by 2029, though critical questions about the cost and logistics remain unanswered. Greater Wellington Council chairperson Daran… Audio
Winston Peters on replacing Interislander ferries
The government has announced its plan to replace the Interisland ferries, but there are still many questions to be answered. Minister for Rail Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mainfreight calls progress on ferries 'frustratingly slow'
A key logistics company says progress on getting new Interislander ferries is frustratingly slow. Mainfreight managing director Don Braid spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Government's ferry plan timeframes too long, road freight lobby group says
Transporting NZ says the government's plan for the Interislander ferries is disappointing and provides little certainty. Audio
Cause of major delays at Auckland International Airport revealed
Hundreds of passengers were left waiting at the terminal after a network outage today. Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Claire Amos (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nick Leggett and Claire Amos to discuss the Government's plan to set up a new Crown-owned company to buy two new ferries and what the… Audio
Seymour's comments on ferry plan 'unhelpful', Peters says
Nicola Willis won't say how much the plan will cost. Winston Peters has been made "Minister for Rail". And Labour says there's still "no more information about what they're actually going to do".
Ferry plan reveal leaves ocean of questions
The coalition has announced its alternative ferry replacement project, but many questions remain around the specific details.
Anger as queues go out the door at Auckland International Airport
Some passengers say they have been waiting since 3am and others face nine-hour delays as a backlog builds.
Travellers left waiting after network outage at Auckland Airport
Auckland Airport says all systems are up and running after a network outage crippled the airport. The airport's chief operations officer Chloe Surridge spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
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.
