Transport
Batteries on board: what are the risks?
Shawn Pruchnicki discusses the fire danger on aircraft posed by lithium batteries and whether fumes on board are harmful to pilots, crew and frequent fliers. Audio
No loo, full fare: Wellington commuters given 'travel johns' during 3-hour train stoppage
A snapped cable left a Wellington train stuck for hours, with passengers paying fares despite the loo-less ordeal. Audio
Passengers given 'toilet supplies' while trapped 3 hours on train
Commuters say some were starting to "pee in plastic bags" after a downed electric cable halted Wellington trains.
Air NZ unveils new maintenance base
The state-of-the-art facility is being touted as one of the national carrier's most significant investments in its infrastructure.
Transmission Gully led to fewer road deaths, faster travel - report
Infometrics looked at the economic and social benefits of recently built highways Transmission Gully and the Kāpiti Expressways.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 September 2025
In today's episode, in a blow for the Government, the economy has had a much larger slump than expected which the Finance Minister's blaming in part on Donald Trump's trade tariffs, negotiations… Audio
New maps reveal New Zealand's network of paper roads
To explain how we ended up with so many, and what rights the public have to use them, field adviser David Barnes from the Outdoor Access Commission joins Emile Donovan. Audio
One person killed in Manawatū crash
Part of State Highway 3 is closed near Sanson in Manawatū.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 September 2025
In today's episode, nurses turn their backs on the Health Minister, hundreds of Dunedin residents have lost power after vegetation hit a powerline as a severe weather front moves up the South Island… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16th September 2025
In today's episode, more than 100 more staff are in line to go in Tokoroa at the local plywood manufacturing plant; The latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the election on a razor's edge with the right… Audio
Government wants to reduce pilot-training time
It takes 18-20 months for pilots and engineers to qualify in New Zealand, compared to just over a year for programmes in the United States.
The world's most unusual airport runways
When it comes to airport runways, once the safety side is taken care of, in a few parts of the world, things get a little inventive.
Another arrest in Rotorua police's two-wheel crackdown
A 21-year-old has been charged with reckless driving.
Originair to take over vital South Island flight route
A regional airline is spreading it's wings, taking over a vital South Island route that was soon to be abandoned. Originair will start flying Blenheim to Christchurch from late October after Sounds… Audio
Originair picks up route between Blenheim and Christchurch
Sounds Air cancelled its flights on the same route from the end of September because of "out of control costs".
'Significant disruption' expected on Harbour Bridge amid protest
The 'March for Humanity' will start at Northcote and finish at Victoria Park.
Qantas and Jetstar increasing domestic and trans-Tasman flights
Qantas and Jetstar are boosting their domestic and trans-tasman flights. Christchurch Airport chief executive Justin Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Bluff Highway closed after serious crash
The Bluff Highway in central Invercargill is closed following a serious crash.
Residents demand action on clogged rail crossing left off upgrade list
The crossing that brings a West Auckland suburb to a halt every time a train comes through is now an election issue.
Jetstar announces new domestic, trans-Tasman flights
The airline says it is the single-biggest expansion ever of its New Zealand and trans-Tasman network.
