Transport
The Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Ed McKnight Part 1
First up, Green MP Benjamin Doyle has announced they will step down from Parliament, citing well-being concerns after receiving threats and ongoing abuse. Then, the Government is to introduce new… Audio
Auckland Transport to be stripped of most powers
The government has set out the fine print for its promised shake-up of Auckland Transport. Audio
Major gear changes for Auckland's transport
There is a major gear change in Auckland around transport. Local council boards will have new powers and will make decisions on local and so called collector roads; the ones that feed into bigger… Audio
Auckland Transport to be stripped of most powers
Auckland's transport agency will be stripped of most of its authority with the government today announcing a major shakeup to how the city's transport network is managed. Under the new legislation… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 5th September 2025
In today's episode, the government has stripped Auckland Transport of most of its power in a shake-up designed to improve how people get around New Zealand's largest city; A major report into the… Audio
Deputy mayor on Auckland Transport shake-up
The government has stripped Auckland Transport of most of its power in a shake-up designed to improve how people get around New Zealand's largest city. Deputy Mayor of Auckland Desley Simpson spoke to… Audio
The road to safer driving
The road to getting a driver licence is set to become easier and more efficient, but experts question whether safety is enough of a consideration
Cardrona Valley Road reopens after multiple-vehicle crash injures five
Emergency services were called to a multiple-vehicle crash shortly after 4pm on Wednesday.
Driving change for better road safety
The road to getting a driver license is set to become easier and more efficient, but experts question whether safety is enough of a consideration Audio
Level crossing crash leaves person injured
Police were called to the scene just before 6pm Wednesday.
Northbound lane of SH2 at Totara Park reopens
NZTA says a crash site in Upper Hutt has now been cleared.
Strong feelings on proposal to close Cape Palliser road
Public hearings are underway on a proposal to close a popular paper road on the Wairarapa coastline due to vandalism and destruction. The paper road, which runs through both Crown and privately owned… Audio
'Key milestone' in Cook Strait ferry talks
The government is close to striking a deal with a shipbuilder to deliver the much-anticipated, new Cook Strait ferries.
Auckland to Coromandel ferry returns
It's been a long wait, but a picturesque ferry trip between Auckland and Coromandel is making a return under a new operator. Thames Coromandel mayor Len Salt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Maseratis to milk tankers - Auckland's abandoned vehicles
Auckland Transport is encountering everything from Maseratis to milk tanker trailers, as they try to clear the city's streets of abandoned vehicles. First Up's Ross McNaughton went along for a ride… Audio
Fears as hundreds of bridges near a century old
Thirty-nine bridges on the state highway network are already older than 100 - by 2030, that number will be 260. Audio
New system tracks fake disability parking permits
A new system being rolled out by Wilson Parking and CSS Disability Action can instantly track down fake disability parking permits. Advocate Vivian Naylor spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Whakatāne Mayor on govt loans for regional airlines
A regional mayor says he'll keep fighting for flights in smaller centres after the government unveiled up to $30 million in loans to help. Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Maseratis to milk tankers - Auckland's abandoned vehicles
Producer Ross McNaughton takes a ride with Auckland Transport as they remove abandoned cars from around the city. Audio
'Fingers crossed I make it': Passengers still waiting for flights after wind delays
Fliers took to social media to report hours of delays in disembarking and getting baggage at Auckland Airport.
