Transport
Two rail workers hurt after hitting power lines
Trains throughout the city were delayed on Wednesday morning after a major line was closed due to an accident.
Union 'disgusted and angry' ferry talks not on PM's agenda
Christopher Luxon has no plans to raise the Interislander "ferry fiasco" during his trip to South Korea this week.
Grounded Manahau barge 'unfit for purpose', former harbourmaster says
The barge which has grounded on Westport's Carter Beach was a disaster waiting to happen, David Barnes says.
Why China's EV dominance is fueling a war over subsidies in the West
Yesterday carmaker Volkswagen announced it may have to shut two of its factories in Germany - the first-ever closures in its home country. Audio
South Island missing out on fair share of transport funding, commentators say
Auckland alone has secured $8.4b from the government - more than twice as much as the entire South Island.
Multiple services cancelled on Auckland Rail network
Major problems on the Auckland Rail network on Wednesday morning with a lot of services cancelled and significant delays on all lines. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'It'll kill rail off' - Advocates raise concerns about government transport plan
The policy is "anti-rail" and ignores climate change, the Rail Advocacy Collective says. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 September 2024
On today's episode, threats to New Zealand's national security are increasingly likely to come from within New Zealand - be it disgruntled government employees or those who are in desperate need of… Audio
Speed limit on Christchurch motorway could be raised
Motorists may save up to 49 seconds off their journey on Christchurch's Southern Motorway if a proposal to raise the speed limit goes ahead.
South Islanders feel frustrated by govt's transport plan
Towns in the South Island feel frustrated and forgotten by the government's new transport plan, and say funding is "unbalanced", in favour of Auckland. Dunedin City Councillor and the infrastructure… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 September
On today's episode, fixing roads and building new ones will recieive the lion's share of a government investment of $32.9 billion dollars on transport over the next three years, more mourners are… Audio
Auckland set to benefit from govt's Land Transport Programme
Auckland is a big recipient of the Government's National Land Transport Programme - which is funding road networks to a record degree and halving what it invests in cycling and walking. New Zealand… Audio
Car maintenance and repairs we can do ourselves
When the wheels come off the weekly budget, its often car repairs that are to blame. So what kind of maintenance do we need to do and how much of it can we do ourselves ? Katy Gosset talks to the AA… Audio
Plan underway to refloat stranded barge
The barge ran aground at Carters Beach near Westport about midnight on Saturday during a storm.
Walking and cycling funding halved in govt's transport programme
"I think New Zealanders are sick and tired of the amount of money going into cycleways," Simeon Brown says.
The moments before an Air NZ plane caught fire: More details revealed
The Wellington-bound plane was about 300 feet from the runway when there was a warning about low oil pressure, followed by warnings about an engine fault and engine fire.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 2 September
On today's episode, mourners are continuing to arrive at Turangawaewae Marae to reflect on the life and legacy of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died early on Friday at the age of 69… Audio
Manahau barge could be stuck for days after running aground near Westport
A barge that ran aground off of Westport on Saturday could be stuck there for days. Reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Passenger alerts crew after engine catches fire on Air New Zealand flight
A passenger on the Air New Zealand flight that issued a mayday call while landing in Wellington on Sunday said they were seated near the engine and saw the flames. Mary Longmore, who was travelling… Audio
Grounded barge could be stuck at Westport beach for days
A specialist tug is on its way, but any re-float won't be until later in the week, authorities say.
