Transport
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.
Train disruptions for Auckland school holidays
Some services will be suspended while others will have disruptions.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 June 2025
In today's episode, the US President has declared a complete and total ceasefire between Iran and Israel, flights from Auckland to Doha are set to resume on Tuesday afternoon after Monday's flight was… Audio
Air New Zealand ramps up summer capacity to Australia and Pacific
Air New Zealand is ramping up capacity on trans-Tasman and Pacific flights for the peak summer travel season in response to demand and aircraft returning to service.
Waka Kotahi backtracks on controversial call to downgrade expressway
The decision has been met with joy from local communities and councils.
Bidders for Northern Expressway public private partnership revealed
Three bidders have been confirmed for the extension from Warkworth to Te Hana.
Fog forces flight into holding pattern above Hamilton
A Sydney-Hamilton flight was delayed nearly 90 minutes after low visibility caused two go-arounds on approach.
Curious, concerned: Picton residents weigh in on SH1 changes
Picton residents have stopped by an NZTA display to show the proposed relocation of SH1 through the town.
Flight lands safely after Fire and Emergency callout
Air New Zealand says a mid-air maintenance alert on board a plane was the reason firefighters were called to Hawke's Bay Airport.
'Dumb decision' to increase Nelson highway speed limit reversed
Part of SH6 will remain at 60km/h after a campaign against the government rollback of speed limit reductions.
Smoke from plane at Christchurch Airport, fluid leak suspected
There was no fire on board the Boeing 737, when it began billowing smoke from its undercarriage.
'We're getting shook to pieces': Bridge worse than Third World, truckers say
Eastern Bay transportation operators are "ropable" about the surface of the Pekatahi Bridge.
Pre-Matariki chaos descends on Auckland roads
Police have made an arrest after a stand-off in Mt Roskill, but road closures continue to cause headaches.
