Transport
Auckland Transport chief resigns as agency narrows focus
Dean Kimpton took on the role in 2023, when AT faced a major shake-up.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 2 February
We were straight out of the blocks this morning, talking to the father of running sensation Sam Ruthe following his record-breaking run in Boston; Plus, the prime minister, Christopher Luxon, joined… Audio
Investigation launched into tourist boat incident in Akaroa
Investigators say more than 2000 litres of diesel has likely leaked into the water around a stranded tourist boat in Akaroa. The Black Cat catamaran remains beached at Nikau Palm Valley Bay after… Audio
‘Medicine for the soul’: Hawke’s Bay harbourmaster on dream job
This summer's crop of rule breakers on the water are flouting rules meant to prevent fatalities, a harbourmaster says, including speeding and taking children on boats without lifejackets.
Axed $150,000 road cone hotline an 'absurd' waste - Labour
A WorkSafe review found excessive use of cones at just 6 percent of the 250 sites inspected.
Coromandel businesses encouraging visitors despite weather damage
Coromandel businesses are encouraging people to visit this weekend, despite parts of the region being hammered by severe weather last week. The last part of State Highway 25 that was closed due to… Audio
Part of SH35 to reopen after significant damage
The road was badly damaged by heavy rain last week.
Transport Minister provides update on roading repairs
More than 40 slips in the Waioeka Gorge have seen some residents still isolated after the recent heavy flooding. Transport Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Work continues to reopen significantly damaged state highways
Crews are working to "put back better" after last week's severe weather wreaked havoc on the transport network. Audio
Community cycle group helps people get back on the bike
A community cycling initiative is helping Wellingtonians prepare for the opening of the final stretch of coastal cycle track Te Ara Tupua. Audio
Researcher says congestion charge plan could backfire
A University of Auckland researcher looking into congestion charging says the plan could backfire if realistic alternatives aren't in place. Dr Hyesop Shin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Work on $260 million Wairarapa rail upgrade delayed by over a year
Work on the upgrade began in 2021 was to be completed late last year but now won't be finished until early 2027. Video
Air NZ flight attendants plan trio of strikes next month
Their union says problems with Air New Zealand's planes and services are creating extra headaches for staff at 38,000 feet.
Is violence on buses getting worse, and what's being done?
Explainer - A series of attacks - including a fatal stabbing - have raised concerns about the safety of riders. Video
Parents launch school bus service after students left stranded
Some Manawatu parents are starting their own school bus service after routes into Palmerston North were cut, leaving rural students stranded. Tangimoana parent and dairy farmer Nikita Walker spoke to… Audio
Future of Hamilton to Auckland train service on the line
The future of the Hamilton to Auckland train is on the line, with supporters holding a rally this weekend ahead of a key funding decision next month. Lindsey Horne from national advocacy group The… Audio
East Cape faces massive clean up as roads remain closed
As recovery work continues in Mount Maunganui, the east cape is also facing a massive clean-up. Te Araroa looks like a waste land, pocked with muddy ruts and woody debris everywhere. The small… Audio
Huge amount of clean up needed on upper North Island roads
There is still a huge amount of clean up to do on roads around the upper North Island following last week's severe weather. Slips and flooding damaged major roads in Thames, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty… Audio
Students cut off from school as East Cape roads remain closed
Dozens of students on the East Cape are cut off from their Hicks Bay kura after extreme weather's closed vital roads in the area. Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kawakawa mai Tawhiti is due to open tomorrow… Audio
'Plan B' wanted for highways that keep getting damaged by storms
Farmers on the East Coast are worried about how long it will take to reopen storm-damaged State Highway 2.
