Transport
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.
'People were scrambling, terrified' - Plane in dramatic landing after engine fire
A passenger saw sparks out of her window - then flames "coming out of the engine".
Concerns raised about crew of barge that ran aground
Concerns had been raised about the Manahau's crew and flag before it came ashore at Carters Beach.
Orewa to Warkworth highway could get 110kph speed limit
A 110kmh speed limit has been proposed for State Highway 1, from Orewa to Warkworth.
Beam e-scooters to be taken off Wellington streets
Wellington City council has temporarily kicked e-scooter company Beam off the city's streets, following allegations it has run a larger fleet of e-scooters than it is allowed to.
The Panel with Nalini Baruch & Martin Bosley (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nalini Baruch & Martin Bosley discuss whether bus lane fines are out of control, and why female entrepreneurs struggle more than their male… Audio
Govt signals plans for Road User Charges for petrol cars
There are big changes ahead for drivers with the government signalling it plans to move all petrol vehicles to a road user charge system by 2027. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
Government cost-cutting drive sees NZTA road safety team scrapped
Twenty positions will go, to be replaced by a safety director but no specialised staff.
Transporting NZ welcomes news of petrol car Road User Charges
Transporting New Zealand is welcoming the news that drivers of petrol vehicles could be paying road user charges by 2027. Interim Chief Executive Dom Kalasih spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Cautious optimism over expansion of road user charges
Paying charges on kilometres driven, rather than amount of fuel bought, could put those with less efficient cars on a fairer footing, advocate says.
