Transport
Social media, gaming making AK public transport cool online
Bus driving and social media influencing does not sound like it goes hand in hand, but some drivers are making it work. Ke-Xin Li reports. Audio
Social media, gaming making AK public transport cool online
Bus driving and social media influencing doesn't sound like it goes hand in hand, but some drivers are making it work Audio
Port companies and KiwiRail reach agreements over two new Cook Strait ferries
The agreements cover the type of infrastructure and equipment needed before two new Cook Strait ferries arrive in 2029.
Community support workers among NZ's lowest paid
Carers who look after New Zealand's elderly workers are among the country's lowest-paid employees. Audio
Horse riders excluded from shared path, told to use highway
Horse riders are struggling to rein in their anger after horses have been banned from a shared use pathway planned to run alongside a new highway between Ōtaki and Levin - and instead told to ride on… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025
In today's episode, Farmers in Tasman and Nelson are getting on with repairs while they wait to see if more bad weather comes to frutition, 17 homes in Nelson and Tasman are currently uninhabitable… Audio
Faster speed limit for popular Auckland motorway
A motorway used by over 20,000 vehicles a day will have a new speed limit of 110kph from Tuesday.
Auckland Airport's international check-in briefly evacuated due to fire alarm
Arriving passengers were temporarily held in the baggage reclaim area as a precaution.
The Manakau man crafting vintage propellers
Next time a vintage aircraft flies overhead there's a good chance it's being propelled by the handiwork of a man from Manakau, an hour north of Wellington. For over 25 years Jeff Fox has created… Audio
Evacuations in Tasman District due to heavy rain
Heavy rain, surface flooding and slips has forced evacuations in Tasman. Tasman Mayor Tim King spoke to Morning Report. Audio
KiwiRail staff 'overworked' when machine derailed in 2023
Accident investigators say KiwiRail staff were overworked and didn't know about missing track when maintenance machinery derailed in Auckland in 2023. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission's… Audio
KiwiRail staff 'overworked' when machine derailed, inquiry finds
As well, train controllers and track officers were kept in the dark about a gap in the railway.
Students told they don't qualify for free school bus
Parents who raised concerns about what they say is a dangerous school bus stop near Nelson have been told most of their children dont qualify for the free ride. Some students have to cross the busy… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, an Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand, a detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, the Foreign Minister Winston Peters is again calling for a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict, saying diplomacy must come first, not last, the longest ad ever made in… Audio
Auckland rail disruptions expected until Christmas, KiwiRail admits
KiwiRail acknowledges the work for City Rail Link will be disruptive for many commuters. Audio
Government was warned not to buy rail-enabled ferries by Treasury
Three weeks before the government announced the plan, officials were saying it wasn't worth it, documents reveal.
'Thrilling': Teen campaigner on hand as first Jetstar flight arrives
Orange fever has struck Dunedin as it welcomed the return of international flights after a five-year hiatus during the pandemic. Audio
Auckland rail network to partially close to get ready for CRL
Commuters in our biggest city are staring down another lengthy rail closure. KiwiRail's Dave Gordon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Walking to be part of commute when CRL stations open
Passengers changing between bus and train face up to 250m walk at some stations.