Transport
Safe or risky?: NZTA, driving schools at odds over car simulators
Some driving schools are offering high-tech car simulators to mimic real-life hazards.
Rail shut down for Auckland and Wellington over long weekend
Rail services in the capital and Auckland are grinding to a halt this long weekend for maintenance, disrupting travel for tens thousand of people, including rugby fans. In Auckland services are off… Audio
Transport agency at odds over car simulators
Driving schools that offer lessons in high-tech car simulators are at odds with the transport agency over safety risks they could pose for learner drivers once they hit the road. The NZTA argues… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 30 May 2025
In today's episode. The father of a man who died in Ukraine says his heart goes out to the family of a Christchurch man who has also died there. Maori health leaders have told the Waitangi Tribunal… Audio
Transmission Gully's speed limit could increase to 110km/h
Public consultation has begun and will last six weeks.
Buses replace trains all long weekend in Wellington
Passengers in Wellington should expect more travel time this weekend as busses replace trains across all rail lines. Greater Wellington Transport Committee Thomas Nash spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.
…Warning for Wellington rugby fans as trains stop over weekend
Both Auckland and Wellington are using rail replacement buses to support those needing to travel.
Park too long at your peril with AT's new camera cars
Drivers who don't want to get pinged by Auckland Transport's new parking enforcement camera cars will have to obey time limits. Audio
Council wants train connecting Christchurch with growing Canterbury towns
The council is preparing a business case for the passenger rail service. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 29 May 2025
In today's episode, the government is proposing the biggest suite of changes in New Zealand's history to councils' oversight of housing, infrastructure, freshwater and agriculture, comments the… Audio
New commuter train from Rangiora to Rolleston proposed
Environment Canterbury is proposing a new commuter train from Rangiora to Rolleston, which it says the region's booming population needs. Councillor Joe Davies spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Transport watchdog reveals why plane veered off runway
The plane damaged runway lights and its landing gear.
Regional airlines hanging on in a high-risk business
The small plane routes that keep our country connected are becoming increasingly fragile links.
The headwinds facing regional airlines
The small plane routes that keep our country connected are becoming increasingly fragile links. Audio
Are headlights getting brighter?
It's a combination of headlight bulbs changing, car heights rising, and automation technology taking away driver discretion. AA principal policy advisor Terry Collins joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio
Waiuku's $383k safety improvement project paused after criticism
The Auckland Transport proposal has been a source of contention among the local community.
Auckland trains won't run over King's Birthday weekend
Auckland trains will stop running for four days from this Friday. AT's Public Transport Director Stacey van der Putten spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Port of Auckland on increase to access charge
Port of Auckland bosses say they want to encourage trucks to operate off-peak, to ease congestion on city roads. Port of Auckland chief executive Roger Gray spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ports of Auckland increase access charge by 77 percent
Truck operators are outraged at a 77 percent increase in access charges to Port of Auckland. National Road Carriers Association chief executive Justin Tighe-Umbers spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'We want to get Queenstown moving again' - cable car companies target resort town
A race is underway as two companies unveil their schemes to connect Queenstown by high-wire. Audio
