Transport
Work to clear dangerously large, unstable rocks above road continues
Torrential rain last weekend caused flooding, slips and closed roads on the West Coast.
Manahau grounding could've been avoided, investigation finds
The Westland Mineral Sands barge ran aground near Westport in a storm and was refloated six days later.
Two Aro Valley properties evacuated after truck rolls
Residents of two properties in Wellington's Aro Valley are still unable to return home, after a large sump removal truck plunged off the road and down a bank on Thursday morning. Reporter Mary Argue… Audio
Salvagers working to remove large sump after truck rolls in Aro Valley
The salvagers working to move a large sump clearing truck that rolled down a bank in Wellington's Aro Valley yesterday say they're in a race against the weather. Manager of McGinty's Tow & Salvage… Audio
'Saved the day': Homes evacuated as truck flips down Wellington bank
A builder at the scene believes if the truck had not hit a parked car on the way down, it would have landed in a home.
What's going on with our EV market?
Richard Edwards was just at the Sydney International Electric Vehicle show where he got a preview of vehicle models, many manufactured by Chinese companies, which will very likely be seen on New… Audio
Joel MacManus' longest commute
The Spinoff's Wellington editor Joel MacManus has just travelled the length of the country — from Oban on Stewart Island to the North of the North — using only public transport. Audio
Trio killed in crash between train and car in Hamilton named by police
Police have released the names of the three victims of Wednesday's fatal train and car collision in Hamilton.
Council fights as deadline to toll new Manawatu-Hawke's Bay highway looms
The proposal to toll the long-awaited, 11.5 kilometre, four-lane highway between Manawatū and Tararua has attracted controversy.
Contactless payments to start for Auckland's buses, trains, ferries
Contactless payments are coming to Auckland's buses, trains and ferries this weekend.
Bus driver has fractured ribs, eye injuries after assault
The president of the Tramways Union says a bus driver suffered fractured ribs and injuries to his eye after an assault in Auckland at the weekend.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 14 November 2024
On today’s episode, this time next week it will be illegal to display gang insignia in a public place, with new gang laws coming into place, the hīkoi mō te Tiriti sets off from Huntly on Thursday… Audio
Steven Adams high flier in latest Air New Zealand safety video
There are some "gold nuggets" in the airline's new video which has been made because passengers like them, its chief executive says. Video, Audio
Signal mix-up before Te Huia accident
The accident took place near Auckland's Penrose Station in June last year.
$1.68b bill for cut back safety camera plan
The government told RNZ the 800-camera network had been unfunded. Audio
Report into 2023 Te Huia incident released
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released its report into an incident in June 2023, when the Te Huia passenger train blew past a stop signal near Penrose Station. The Commission's… Audio
Network of speed safety cameras shrinks due to rising cost
The network of speed-safety cameras planned for highways has been slashed from 800 down to 250, but the cost per camera has doubled. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
TrackSAFE urges drivers to take care after train and car crash in Hamilton
A rail safety expert is urging drivers to take extra care after a train and car collided in Hamilton on Wednesday, killing three people and leaving two seriously injured. TrackSAFE manager Megan… Audio
Auckland 'a-buzz' with energy ahead of Coldplay concerts
One concert-goer told RNZ the energy in town was electric - and the "city is all hyped up". Audio
Police wanting to speak to driver of fatal Hamilton crash
The driver of a car that collided with a train in Hamilton today is one of two survivors that police want to speak to. Three people died in the crash which happened at 4.30 this morning, Natalie… Audio
