Transport
Transport agency disputes 'systemic failure' killed man crushed by runaway truck
It says it was an individual's actions that caused the death.
Driving to Piha to be easier as Scenic Drive road works end
Driving in West Auckland is set to get easier as work comes to an end on repairing Scenic Drive, badly damaged by slips in the Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. RNZ's Explainer Editor Nik… Audio
Air NZ offers ticket flexibility as Air Canada workers strike
It applies to travellers with connections over the next few days.
Road-user charges can pay for more than just road maintenance - NZ could lead the way
Analysis: If all of NZ's vehicles paid road-user charges, this would be the chance to do more than raise revenue for road building and maintenance.
Drivers warned as snow, ice threaten South Island roads
The Transport Agency is warning motorists to prepare for disruption with snow already falling in some places, and frost and ice likely in coming days.
Aratere arrives in Picton for final trip
The ferry's trip from Picton will end its almost three decades of Cook Strait sailings. Audio
Ka kite, Aratere: Interisland ferry retired after 26 years
After 26 years plying Cook Strait, the Aratere will be retired after its final sailing from Picton today. Audio
Technical issue being blamed for air traffic control disruption
A "technical issue" is being blamed for the weekend's air traffic control disruption, which left some planes circling overhead and others unable to take off. Airways chief executive James Young spoke… Audio
Aratere ferry making last round trip across the Cook Strait
The Interislander ferry "Aratere" is making its last round trip across the Cook Strait this morning, after nearly 30 years in service. Nick James looks back at its history. Audio
Air traffic control systems outage will be scrutinised, industry figure says
An air traffic control systems disruption that affected trans-Tasman flights was highly unusual and will be the subject of a full review.
'Frustrated locals' lash out: Tauranga parking meters vandalised
Tauranga parking machines vandalised amid frustration over expansion of paid parking areas.
Three arrested after drivers flee in Manawatū, police say
A group of dangerous drivers have been arrested after an on-road confrontation with police in Palmerston North overnight, police say.
New cycleway opens up Auckland central city before rail link opens
Cycling in Auckland has reportedly grown five percent on average per annum over the last three years.
Queenstown Airport hits milestone amid major works programme
Queenstown Airport celebrated its 90th birthday on Thursday.
Minibus fire put out after blocking lane on SH1
Fire and Emergency were notified to reports of a vehicle ablaze on State Highway 59 at Linden between Tawa and Porirua.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 15th August 2025
In today's episode, the Supreme Court has found riverbeds can be included in Maori customary marine title - if other legal tests are meet; Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police… Audio
Govt confirms how much scrapped iRex ferries cost
KiwiRail and the government have confirmed how much it has cost to breaking the contract with South Korean shipbuilders of the scrapped iRex Ferries. political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to… Audio
Bus catches fire outside depot
Staff noticed smoke coming from the engine of the diesel-powered bus around 8.48am.
Council facing backlash over plans to close road that accesses coastline
The South Wairarapa District Council is facing a growing backlash over plans to close a stretch of road along a piece of the region's coastline leading to a DOC reserve. Herenga a Nuku the Outdoor… Audio
Rural Tasman highways drop to 80km/h
Phase 1 of Tasman's speed limit reductions have now been implemented, with high-risk rural roads dropping from 100km/h.
