Transport
Ashburton council faces $20 million bill for new bridge road
It is expected to cost $20 million for under 2km of new road to connect to Ashburton's long-awaited second bridge.
Westport may lose only air service
Originair won't guarantee its Westport-Wellington service will continue beyond mid-May.
'Mallowpuff' lane dividers to replace controversial 'Tim Tams'
Some of New Plymouth's concrete cycleway separators are set to be replaced.
Shane Jones hails roading upgrades to Treaty Grounds
The road works was completed thanks to $1.57 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund and $400,000 from the Far North District Council.
Tiny township's 'impressive' low petrol prices
More usually linked to surfing and a legendary pub, Mangawhai has now become the country's petrol price hot-spot. Audio
More than 40 flights cancelled at Wellington Airport due to fog
An airport spokesperson says passengers should check directly with their airlines for the latest information.
The Panel with Deborah Hart and David Cunliffe, Part 2
In part two, congestion charging is constantly being thrown around as a traffic solution in our two biggest cities - but Auckland University researcher Hyesop Shin says it might not be as effective as… Audio
The Panel with Deborah Hart and David Cunliffe, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and David Cunliffe. First up, it's about to get faster and cheaper to get your driver licence - but is that coming at the… Audio
New drone footage shows submerged catamaran close to shore
The Black Cat Cruises catamaran ran aground in the Akaroa Marine Reserve on Saturday, resulting in the rescue of more than 40 passengers and crew.
The big bill for owning the country's most-stolen car
And how can you keep your insurance costs down if you own one? Audio
Lower Hutt commuters frustrated by roadworks
Roadworks across Lower Hutt are testing commuters' patience with motorists venting their frustration about gridlock and long delays. Pretoria Gordon reports. Audio
Auckland Transport chief resigns as agency narrows focus
Dean Kimpton took on the role in 2023, when AT faced a major shake-up.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 2 February
We were straight out of the blocks this morning, talking to the father of running sensation Sam Ruthe following his record-breaking run in Boston; Plus, the prime minister, Christopher Luxon, joined… Audio
Investigation launched into tourist boat incident in Akaroa
Investigators say more than 2000 litres of diesel has likely leaked into the water around a stranded tourist boat in Akaroa. The Black Cat catamaran remains beached at Nikau Palm Valley Bay after… Audio
‘Medicine for the soul’: Hawke’s Bay harbourmaster on dream job
This summer's crop of rule breakers on the water are flouting rules meant to prevent fatalities, a harbourmaster says, including speeding and taking children on boats without lifejackets.
Axed $150,000 road cone hotline an 'absurd' waste - Labour
A WorkSafe review found excessive use of cones at just 6 percent of the 250 sites inspected.
Coromandel businesses encouraging visitors despite weather damage
Coromandel businesses are encouraging people to visit this weekend, despite parts of the region being hammered by severe weather last week. The last part of State Highway 25 that was closed due to… Audio
Part of SH35 to reopen after significant damage
The road was badly damaged by heavy rain last week.
Transport Minister provides update on roading repairs
More than 40 slips in the Waioeka Gorge have seen some residents still isolated after the recent heavy flooding. Transport Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Work continues to reopen significantly damaged state highways
Crews are working to "put back better" after last week's severe weather wreaked havoc on the transport network. Audio
