Transport
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 June 2025
In today's episode, the government is being warned there could be diplomatic retaliation from Israel after New Zealand joined with a number of other allies in imposing sanctions on two Israeli… Audio
Qantas closes Jetstar Asia, aircraft to be redirected to Australia and New Zealand
The move will free A$500 million in capital for the flag carrier to invest in its fleet renewal plans.
Manawatū Tararua Highway opens
The four-laned, 11.5 kilometre Te Ahu a Tararanga - linking Manawatū and Tararua - officially opened to traffic on Wednesday. Principal project manager Grant Kauri spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
New highway replacing Manawatu Gorge road is now open
The four-lane Te Ahu a Turanga highway is now open to drivers, becoming the new State Highway 3. We talk to a happy commuter. Audio
'The new gateway': All go on new $824 million highway
Eight years after the Manawatū Gorge Road closed, its replacement is open to the public
Community fights back against drivers doing burnouts
Community leaders in the small Far North town of Moerewa are calling for a long-standing culture of doing burnouts to end before it ends in tragedy. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
New rideshare platform Bolt launches in Auckland
A new rideshare platform, Bolt, has launched in Auckland. New Zealand general manager Adam Muirson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Is bigger better? New Zealand's obsession with utes and SUVs
Ten years ago, New Zealanders' favourite car to buy was a Toyota Corolla. Today, it's more likely to be a Ford Ranger. Professor Alistair Woodward joins Nights to look at how big cars are changing our… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps, locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it… Audio
Are EVs more likely to catch fire? Why we're still falling for the myths
Even electric car owners believe myths that have become deeply embedded and caught up in culture wars, a study shows.
Nationwide public transport card delayed again
The first phase was meant to roll out by mid-2025, but has been delayed, with no revised date offered by NZTA. Audio
Small town fights back against street racers
Locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it upon themselves to clean up burnt out cars and scorched rubber left behind from street racers. Resident Pamela-Ann Simon-Baragwanath spoke to… Audio
Air NZ trialling wireless internet using Starlink satellites
From Tuesday, passengers flying on one of its A320 domestic aircraft would be able to access high-speed, low-latency internet.
More delays for public transport national ticketing system
Even more delays have hit the roll-out of the national ticketing system on public transport. Christchurch councillor Deon Swiggs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Young drivers' offending cut by half in a decade - AA
Young drivers are committing fewer driving offences than a decade ago, but road deaths remain high, according to the Automobile Association. Audio
Teenage drivers committing fewer offences: Research
New research by the Automobile Association has revealed good news about teenage drivers - they are committing fewer driving offences than a decade ago. AA road safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke… Audio
SH1 through Desert Road briefly closed after fatal crash
A person has died in a crash on the Desert Road in the central North Island.
Passenger describes moment her plane was struck by lightning
An Air New Zealand flight has been forced to return to Auckland for engineering checks, after it was struck by lightning on Friday evening.
Snow and 6m swells: Motorists, walkers advised to stay clear
Interislander has canned all passenger sailings for Saturday while snowfall begins blanketing the South Island.
Cook Strait ferries cancelled as six-metre swells forecast
Interislander has canned all passenger sailings for Saturday.
