Transport
Data reveals what crash delays really cost Auckland
Analysis - Rolling back speed limits ignores the hidden costs of delays caused by an increased number of crashes, Timothy Welch writes.
Relief and excitement for new Pekatahi Bridge on SH2
Whakatāne Mayor Nandor Tanczos says the government's plan to replace the ageing Pekatahi Bridge shows "a collective push around a unified purpose can really make a difference".
Speed limits reducing on popular holiday route
NZTA is reducing speed limits on several sections of a popular holiday route in time for Christmas. Four sections of State Highway 25 will drop to 50 kilometres from 80 or 70 kilometres. Waka Kotahi… Audio
Jetstar ordered to stop using faulty baggage scales
After a complaint, two scales the airline used to weigh carry-on luggage have been found to be non-compliant.
Locals too scared to take the bus after fatal attack
Locals in the Auckland suburb of Glen Innes say they're too scared to use the bus after two unprovoked attacks on Monday night left one man dead and another seriously injured. Both men were passengers… Audio
Mount Victoria tunnel reopens after crash
The Transport Agency says the Mount Victoria tunnel has now fully reopened after a crash.
Fear commuters may shun buses after second fatal stabbing
A councillor says it's understandable that people are worried. Audio
How commuters are feeling on board Auckland busses
How are commuters feeling on board Auckland busses following another fatal attack? RNZ reporter Felix Walton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Auckland's trains to shut down for almost a month
Commuters can expect more rail network closures ahead of the highly anticipated opening of the City Rail Link in the second half of 2026.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 December 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Qantas has announced it will launch two new routes out of Auckland in 2026, with flights to Samoa and the Gold Coast; The Auditor General's… Audio
Wellington commuters get contactless payment options in 2026
Public transport users will be able to tag on with their phones and debit cards, as a councillor says locals are "sick of waiting" for a national system.
Ring your bell! What is electric bike etiquette
Today on Morning Report, there was an interview about electric bikes on the Timber Trail, which led to many listeners giving feedback about electric bike riding in general. And that, along with the… Audio
Wellington commuters set to ditch the ‘Snapper’
Wellingtonians will soon be able to tag on to buses and trains with phones and debit cards... with the regional council announcing plans to ditch Snapper. Greater Wellington Regional Council chair… Audio
NZTA relaxes this weekend's Transmission Gully road closure
The Transport Agency will not be shutting the northbound lanes down as planned, but there'll still be some lane closures in place.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 5 December 2025
Between the FIFA World Cup Draw, a spicy A-league derby, and the final battle for the Formula 1 drivers championship - it's a huge weekend of sport; The E tu union has notified Air New Zealand of a… Audio
Person dies after truck crash north of Dannevirke
Fire and Emergency says its crews helped free the driver who was trapped.
Testing, testing and more testing for the country's biggest transport job
The opening has been pushed back again, the price is extraordinary, but Auckland's City Rail Link is expected to deliver the region the wow factor.
IKEA opens its doors to excited Auckland shoppers
After all the planning and waiting, the Swedish furniture megastore IKEA has opened in Auckland. While hundreds of customers, including the Prime Minister celebrated the much anticipated store… Audio
NZTA pauses millions in funding over false police breath tests
The New Zealand Transport Agency has frozen $6 million dollars of funding to police until it's satisfied they've met their alcohol breath test targets. It comes after RNZ revealed 30,000 breath tests… Audio
Did the IKEA traffic chaos eventuate?
Auckland commuters spotted digital motorway signs with warnings to beware traffic delays with IKEA opening in Auckland this morning. The Swedish homeware store takes up a whole block in Mount… Audio
