Transport
One dead and 14 injured after SH1 bus crash in Waikato
One person died and 14 were injured in a crash on State Highway One in Waikato on Wednesday. Reporter Natalie Akoorie spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Public transport fares to rise as NZTA looks for revenue
Bus and train fares across New Zealand are set to rise with the transport agency asking councils to hit higher revenue targets. Public transport commentator Matt Lowrie spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Weekend sailings back for Auckland's Half Moon Bay ferry
Fullers 360 says it has hired new staff to bolster the ferry teams.
Fare deal? Public transport users say price hike would be 'ludicrous'
Wellingtonians are facing fare increases of more than 70 percent.
Wellington bus and train fares could rise by up to 70%
If you like to hop on the bus or train to get around, then the fares you pay could be about to skyrocket in price. Waka Kotahi NZTA has sent letters to local councils and transport authorities asking… Audio
Mayor's plea to minister over road safety fears
A southern mayor fears lives could be at risk amid a funding shortfall for his region's roads.
Heading Off: Coronet Peak Hill Climb
It's been called one of the world's most scenic and shortest car races. Winding up the ski access road of Coronet Peak it measures just 2.7kims long. With this year's race upon us Jesse talks to Vice… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 November 2024
In today's episode, the Associate Health Minister is confident New Zealand can reduce the number of smokers to 5 percent, Wellington's public transport fares are increasing by more than 70 percent… Audio
Bus and train fares may surge by up to 70%
It comes as the New Zealand Transport Agency tells councils to hit higher revenue targets. Audio
Wellington public transport fares to increase by 70 percent next year
The capital is just one of many places across Aotearoa where bus and train prices are set to increase with the transport agency asking councils to hit higher revenue targets. Greater Wellington… Audio
Cycling advocate on Wellington's Golden Mile project
The Golden Mile project emphasises space for bikes and pedestrians. Cycling advocate Patrick Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Bus bonus: Free festive Friday fares
On Fridays in December anyone can ride all bus services for free in Taranaki.
Owl joins Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter team
Auckland's Westpac Rescue Helicopter was out and about saving people's lives on Sunday when one mission was interuppted by an owl - Nathan Rarere talked with pilot James Tayler. Audio
Environment Canterbury wants to educate on testing well water
Work on the Woodend bypass is to begin.. in 2026, reporter David Hill has all the news out of North Canterbury Audio
Moutere Highway reopens after collision between car and pedestrian in Tasman
Police said initial indications were that the pedestrian had critical injuries.
Air New Zealand earnings hampered by lack of planes
A lack of planes and a mixed travel market are set to reduce Air New Zealand's half-year result.
All Auckland buses to have driver protection screens by 2026
All Auckland buses will have driver protection screens installed by 2026 and those behind the wheel hope this will help to deter aggressive behaviour. The government and Auckland Council are… Audio
State Highway 1 reopened in Northland after fallen tree removed
The highway was closed for more than an hour, causing long queues in both directions.
Driver safety screens to be installed on Auckland buses
NZTA is also considering funding an on-board live CCTV trial for 30 buses.
Wellington Airport's $500m upgrade plan
If approved, the changes would include more runway space.
