Transport
Councillors demand answers over barriers at fatal Auckland crash site
Manukau ward councillor Alf Filipaina says there needs to be accountability, while another has questioned if the barriers were fit for purpose. Audio
Greymouth's Arnott Heights still closed after slips
Residents in four-wheel drives have been able to use the road, as geotechnical engineers work to stabilise the hillside.
Beam e-scooters to be taken off Auckland streets immediately
Beam has been asked to deactivate all scooters one minute before midnight.
Auckland Council cancels Beam scooters licence due to breaches
It's lights out for Beam e-scooters after Auckland council canceled its licence for allegedly contract breaches and refered the matter to police. A council investigation's found Beam has allegedly… Audio
Aviation levies, fees and charges may increase
The Civil Aviation Authority is currently seeking submissions on the proposal.
Former Transport Minister speaks on Road to Zero strategy
Green MP and former Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter championed the previous government's Road to Zero strategy. The safety programme had a target of reducing annual deaths and serious… Audio
Questions whether median barrier is fit for purpose after Auckland crash
An Auckland Councillor is questioning whether the median barrier at the site of a fatal car crash at Ramarama, near Auckland's southern border, is fit for purpose. Yesterday's crash on State Highway 1… Audio
Under-grading bike trails difficulty deadly problem - expert
An expert's warning the wide spread under-grading of how difficult or dangerous mountain bike tracks are remains a potentially deadly problem and a single nationwide standard needs to be introduced… Audio
Gardening guerilla's flower patch shut down by council
A gardening guerilla who's turned a concrete jungle of a median strip into a colourful flower patch is being shut down by Christchurch council for safety reasons. Heath Ling planted out the barren… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 27 August
On today's episode, the prime minister Christopher Luxon is counting on a raft of new measures to smooth out the country's energy supply issues. Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss, Uber drivers are… Audio
Minister, mayor and council all agree on congestion charges for Wellington city
In a rare moment of unity, Transport Minister Simeon Brown, Wellington mayor Tory Whanau and Greater Wellington Regional Council chairperson Daran Ponter are on the same page about congestion charges… Audio
Southern motorway reopens after fatal crash
Auckland's southern motorway between Bombay and Ramarama re-opened after Waka Kotahi worked through the night to put in place a temporary wire rope barrier. Waka Kotahi's Auckland System's Manager… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 26 August 2024
On today's episode, main roads are closed as rivers and streams around the lower North Island rise, with rain hammering parts of the country, a commuter train on the Kapiti line was hit by rockfall… Audio
Kāpiti line commuter train hit by rockfall
A commuter train on the Kāpiti line has hit by rockfall between Paekākāriki and Pukerua Bay on Monday morning after the area was hit with heavy rain. Kiwirail head of metro services Jon Knight spoke… Audio
Commuter train on Kāpiti line hit by rockfall
A commuter train on the Kāpiti line has been hit by rockfall between Paikākāriki and Pukerua Bay. RNZ's Todd Zaner was on the carriage that was struck, and he spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Backtrack on median barrier installation after residents complain
Locals banded together to fight the installation of the barrier, saying it would block escape in an emergency and slow first responders.
Confusion over who was charge in Aratere grounding response
Confusion over who was in charge took hold among those tasked with responding to the grounding of the Aratere near Picton. Marlborough's harbourmaster has today released his report into the grounding… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 23 August 2024
On today's episode, the union representing maritime pilots, masters and deck officers says any findings from the Marlborough harbourmaster about the grounding of the Aratere are premature until… Audio
Rockfall cuts off major South Island highway
State Highway 73 between Arthur's Pass village and Otira Saturday midday.
Harbourmaster details shortcomings in response to Aratere grounding
Marlborough's harbourmaster has detailed shortcomings in the response to June's Aratere ferry grounding. Audio