Transport
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
Wellington public transport workers call a halt to industrial action
Disruptive industrial action by Wellington public transport workers will stop on Monday night, their union says.
Interislander replacements: 'We're continuing to take advice' - Willis
The finance minister says it would be "premature" to blame any delay on a difference of opinion among the three governing parties.
Self-driving boat unveiled as council turns to AI
Minister Judith Collins applauded the city's uptake of artificial intelligence across various sectors and said the technology was key to lifting productivity.
Advocates of NZTA community driving scheme fear funding cuts
The people behind a community driving scheme is concerned their taxpayer funding will be cut - producer Mahvash Ikram has the story. Audio
First section of Marlborough's Kenepuru Road to reopen after storms
The speed limit on Kenepuru Road will also be reduced from 100 to 60km/h.
Wellington train woes: Confusion rife during industrial action
First person - By Friday, commuters like me were getting more used to randomness. But here, on the Friday evening platform, it reached a new level, Phil Pennington writes.
Where are the new Auckland Transport officers?
A bus driver told RNZ he has not seen a transport officer on any of the routes outside of central Auckland.
'It's just not good enough': Govt targeted over ferry woes
There are fears lives could be lost if the government doesn't step in to bring the country's ailing Cook Strait ferry services up to scratch.
No deal in bargaining talks over Wellington train stoush
Trains could be cancelled or delayed at short notice.
Booth Logistics calls for better cook strait ferries
The Bluebridge ferry failure is costing one freighter big bucks, with the company calling for a better service across the State Highway One of the water. The Bluebridge ferry Connemara was towed back… Audio
Bluebridge ferry drifts for nearly 2 hours after losing power
With the breakdown of yet another Cook Strait ferry, there are fears that lives could be lost if the Government doesn't step in to bring the country's ailing inter-island services up to scratch. The… Audio
Southland treasure trove of vintage cars attracts
The prized collection including Model T Fords, Cadillacs, and Buicks was owned by a late wood buyer and gore resident Robin Dickson and is being sold on behalf of his widow. Some of the cars date back… Audio
Ferry breakdowns heading towards deaths, union fears
Carl Findlay says it is pure luck the Connemara did not run aground and there's real concern about the safety of workers and passengers. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 20 September 2024
On today's episode, the head of Transporting New Zealand says the unreliability of Cook Strait ferries is placing stress and strain on the country's supply chain, the NZDF is warning civilian staff… Audio
Concerns new Cook Strait ferries won't be rail capable
The loss of ferries that can carry rail vehicles will mean more trucks on the roads, advocacy group says.
SeaLink offers pay rises to staff threatening to strike
An Auckland ferry company will continue negotiations with workers on Friday to avoid strike action next week.
Claim council 'got it wrong' after drivers fined $5m
It's the most controversial road in Mt Maunganui and a newly elected councillor is asking why a major change was allowed to happen.
