Transport
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 August
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government in firey comments at Turangawaewae Marae while there to mark the anniversary of the coronation of Kiingi Tuheitia… Audio
AA calls for changes to licencing system
The Automobile Association says New Zealand's driver licencing system desperately needs changing to stop young people dying behind the wheel. AA road safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke to Corin… Audio
83yo 'dumped' by Intercity bus driver after falling during pit stop
Bex Gardiner says the way the driver treated her father-in-law was "absolutely shocking" and she would not wish it on anyone. Audio
Family calls out Intercity for treatment of 83 year old
A family is calling out Intercity for its treatment of their 83-year-old dad - who they say was dumped on the side of the road - half way through his bus journey from Christchurch to Nelson.When the… Audio
Counting the cost of Harbour Bridge closures
Closures and detours over gusty conditions cause people and businesses "real delays, real costs and real challenges", an economist says. Audio
Auckland to Wellington sleeper train could return
An overnight Wellington to Auckland train could be making a return, 20 years after it was disestablished. Wellington Regional Council's transport committee chair Thomas Nash spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Hoons' driving dangerously ruining Hamilton - councillor
A Hamilton City councillor says growing reckless and violent behaviour at illegal street racing events is putting people in danger. Audio
AA backs breath-testing boost
The AA says the government's plan for more breath tests should make people think twice about drink-driving. Audio
Police cars rammed by boy racers near Hamilton
Police have described a gathering of boy racers near Hamilton over the weekend as 'hostile and violent'. Hamilton Councillor Maxine Van Oosten spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Motorists trapped in Arthur's Pass due to snow
Returning to our earlier story about a group of motorists trapped on Arthur's Pass on Sunday night. Chris Stewart has been helping coordinate the local Civil Defence response and he spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Cars stranded in Arthur's Pass after heavy snow
About 50 people were stranded in Arthur's Pass Village after the road either side was closed because of heavy snow. NZTA Central South Island System Manager Mark Pinner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
AA on $1.3m funding to counter alcohol, drugs driving
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has announced an investment in road policing - Nathan Rarere spoke with the AA's Simon Douglas about potential changes to road-side drug and alcohol testing Audio
Long queues slowly easing for driver licence tests
Driver test waiting times are growing forcing some new drivers to travel hundreds of kilometres for a test - producer Mahvash Ikram has this story Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Anton Matthews (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Kedgley and Anton Matthews discuss Melbourne Council's shock decision to ban hire e-scooters in the CBD, Te Papa adding an entry fee for… Audio
Share hire scooters banned from central Melbourne
Share hire electric scooters like Lime and Beam have been banned from Melbourne's city centre, in response to safety concerns. Deputy chairperson of the Auckland City Centre Advisory Panel Patrick… Audio
Running the buses in our busiest city
How often you need buses to run, what route the buses should take to get to their destination while reaching the most people? Pete Moth joins Emile Donovan to answer these questions and more. Audio
Wellington bike rack barely used - critics
Wellington City Council has spent $84,000 on a bike rack, that a survey shows is only used by 2.7 bikes a week on average. The two tiered covered rack is on Oriental parade and has space for multple… Audio
Why is a bridge taller than the Eiffel Tower a game-changer for India?
The world's highest single-arch rail bridge is set to connect Indian-administered Kashmir with the rest of the country by train for the first time.
Residents furious as highway barrier blocks road access
The installation of a median barrier on a notorious stretch of state highway has riled up locals.
Residents on SH2 in Bay of Plenty say barrier blocks access to homes
Residents of a notorious stretch of road in the Western Bay of Plenty say a median barrier is blocking direct access to their homes - and making the highway even more dangerous. Waikato reporter… Audio
