Transport
Government pulls plug early on road cone hotline
Labour is calling it an 'absurd waste of public money' while the government is claiming victory.
Warning of bus driver shortage if immigration settings not changed
Greater Wellington Regional Council is urging the government to lower its English language requirements for visas.
Warnings of possible bus driver shortage in Wellington
Wellington's regional council is warning another bus driver shortage could be on the way if there's no change to immigration settings. Greater Wellington Regional Council public transport committee… Audio
Wellington trains out of action for at least two weeks over summer
KiwiRail says track maintenance and major upgrades will see buses replace trains across most of the network from 26 December until 12 January.
Transport subsidies for elderly and disabled people reduced
The Total Mobility scheme provides discounted taxis and public transport fares for those with long-term impairments.
Top tips for travelling on the busiest week of the year
2.5 million passengers will travel through Auckland Airport in its busiest five weeks of the year. Travel can be a great joy but also a legal minefield; who covers costs with a cancellation, what if… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December 2025
27 people remain in Sydney hospitals following Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi beach; Consumer NZ says shoppers should now be paying less for card payment surcharges; The government is creating a new… Audio
Asphalt versus Chipseal - What's the difference?
Hundreds of Papamoa residents are fighting back against a council proposal that they help pay for their own road repairs. Seven streets are set for roadworks in January, but because the streets are… Audio
New mega ministry to combine housing, transport and environment
The government is creating a new super-ministry to take on the work of housing, transport, and environment policy. Senior Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
'It's about anywhere anytime': First day of roadside drug testing
The testing got underway in Wellington on Monday, and will be rolled out to the rest of the country next year. Audio
Roadside drug testing underway in Wellington
Roadside drug testing is underway in Wellington with police able to stop and screen drivers for the presence of illegal drugs. Director of Road Policing, Superintendent Steve Greally spoke to Corin… Audio
Majority in favour of urban cycleways
A new survey has found more people want investment into urban cycleways than don't, but it's pretty close. Otago University professor and lead author Nick Wilson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Agencies worried by DOC parking fees at major hotspots
Documents show concerns raised by the Transport Agency, Police, Heritage NZ, and the NZ Alpine Club about people potentially parking off-road or on the state highways to avoid fees.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15 December 2025
Australian officials say a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach yesterday was a targeted, antisemitic terror attack; Complaints about lawyers are on the rise - and most relate to claims of… Audio
New WOF system could lead to pricier repairs, motor industry says
The Motor Trade Association is warning proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness system may be more costly than people realise. Audio
Wellington drivers to be tested for drugs from today
From today Wellington motorists could be tested at a roadside stop for THC, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine - with the trial expected to roll out nationally next year. Joseph Boden is a professor… Audio
MTA says government has got WOF changes wrong
The Motor Trade Association says the Government has got it wrong with proposed changes to the Warrant of Fitness system, and is urging motorists to have their say. MTA's Head of Advocacy James… Audio
Interislander ferry failure shows emergency tug needed - Maritime Union
The government announced it would be cutting the contract for MMA Vision months ahead of time to save money.
Unravelling the mystery of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
Aviation pioneer Sir Charles Kingsford Smith's plane disappeared on a flight from England to Australia and what happened has remained a mystery - until now. Audio
KiwiRail investigating Interislander ferry steering problem
Passengers were stuck on the Kaiārahi for more than six hours on Friday night, after a "technical problem with the steering" was discovered during checks.
