Transport
Ferry towed back after losing power, drifting in Cook Strait for hours
The ferry Connemara, which lost power and was left drifting with 88 people aboard, will not be allowed back out until a full investigation. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 20 September
On today's episode, former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark has told the Security Council it has got to be able to enforce its own resolutions on the Israel-Gaza conflict to be credible, the… Audio
A recent history of Cook Strait ferry woes
A Bluebridge ferry losing power and drifting in the Strait is just the latest in a series of disruptions, delays and issues with ferries in the past two years.
Concerns new ferries won't carry railway vehicles
The rail advocacy group The Future is Rail, is holding meetings in Marlborough this weekend, over concerns that the new Cook Strait ferries won't be designed to carry railway vehicles. Samantha Gee… Audio
Cook Strait ferry that lost power back in Wellington Harbour
The Bluebridge ferry Connemara is this morning safely tied up at Pipitea wharf in Wellington after losing power last night in the middle of Cook Strait and having to be towed back to port by two tugs… Audio
Govt unveils data collection vans to help eradicate potholes
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has unveiled the "Consistent Condition Data Collection survey vans" which will roam across the country inspecting the roads. Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tugs rescue Bluebridge ferry that lost power in Cook Strait
The Bluebridge ferry Connemara with 88 people on board, lost all power at out around ten-thirty last night, not long into its freight sailing bound for Picton. Reporter Ben Strang spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Bluebridge ferry drifts in Cook Strait after losing power
The Bluebridge ferry Connemara lost all power out around ten-thirty, not long into its freight sailing bound for Picton and drifted for two hours. Reporter Ben Strang spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Harbourmaster on ferry that lost power in Cook Strait
A ferry carrying 88 passengers lost power heading into the Cook Strait overnight. Harbourmaster Grant Nalder spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Bluebridge ferry loses power in Cook Strait
The Bluebridge ferry Connemara has made it back to Wellington after losing power and drifting for more than two hours in Cook Strait on Thursday night. Reporter Ben Strang spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Bluebridge ferry loses power, drifts in Cook Strait
The ferry has 88 people on board, but there is no immediate risk to safety, Harbourmaster says.
Out-of-towners stranded in Wellington overnight due to cancelled trains
Some people stayed with friends after their trains didn't show, while others forked out to sleep in hotels. Audio
Nearly a fifth of all Wellington train services replaced by buses in July
16.8 percent of the bus replacements were planned, while one percent were unplanned.
Govt enlists vans for pothole patrols
The data collection vans will replace on-the-ground inspections across Aotearoa.
Wellington train so full commuter 'almost just passed out'
More train services have been cancelled and delayed in the capital as rail staff continue their industrial action.
Workers on ferries to Waiheke, Great Barrier set to strike
First Union organiser Justin Wallace says about 50 SeaLink workers will stage rolling strikes for a week from 24 September.
More train disruption for Wellington commuters
Another day of potential disruption for commuters looms on the Wellington train network. Contract talks between Transdev and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union have now been brought forward to… Audio
Locals disheartened over proposed toll road
Tararua Mayor Tracey Collis says locals are feeling 'incredibly disheartened' over a proposed road toll on their new Te Ahu a Turanga highway. Corin Dann spoke to Tracey Collis. Audio
Manawatu's new gorge road is about to be tolled
Manawatu residents might have to pay to use the new road through the gorge - and many aren't happy at the prospect, Jimmy Ellingham has the update Audio
Parking charges to be introduced at Christchurch's Botanic Gardens
The fees would apply seven days a week and are expected to generate almost $2.1 million in annual revenue.
