Transport
'Fix our potholes': Gisborne locals decry spending on new projects
Submissions presented at Gisborne District Council's three-year plan hearings have seen residents clash with the council over pothole repairs and cycle paths.
Free ferry trial extended as Wynyard Bridge closure continues
The trial of a temporary ferry connecting the Wynyard Quarter to Auckland city will continue for the next two weekends under extended hours.
NZTA lowers funding commitment for Te Huia
NZTA/Waka Kotahi chief executive Nicole Rosie speaks to Lisa Owen about the funding of the Te Huia train service. Audio
NZTA to reduce Te Huia train funding
Supporters are claiming the outcome as a victory, but a Waikato councillor would not be drawn on whether it could ensure the survival of the service.
$63.6m for Life Saving and Coastguard in Budget
"New Zealand has a tragically high drowning toll," Transport Minister Simeon Brown said at the announcement.
Union rep in trouble over bus announcements in Wellington
A union representative in Wellington is in trouble for taking matters into his own hands, in a battle over the public announcements on buses. Pretoria Gordon reports. Audio
The strange stoush over announcements on Wellington's buses
And how a union boss ruined a regional councillor's morning.
'You feel a little cheated': Parking fines coming in mail
Commuters say a new way of dishing out parking fines unfair, as they rack up hundreds of dollars before they even know what has hit them.
NZTA to cut more than 120 jobs, MPI confirms 391 roles going
The transport agency is axing more than a hundred extra jobs, as the Ministry for Primary Industry looks to lose 10 percent of the work force.
Future of Te Huia train service to be decided
The future of the Waikato to Auckland passenger train service Te Huia will be decided on Thursday when the Transport Agency meets in Auckland. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZTA board to determine Te Huia's fate
A petition to save the service has gained more than 4000 signatures in less than four days.
Mayor calls for government help after SH1 closure
A Northland leader is calling on the government to provide financial support to businesses hard hit by the closure of State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills.
Manawatu, Hawke's Bay excited for new highway connection
Travel between Manawatu and Hawkes Bay looks to improve travel times - Jimmy Ellingham reports on how the new Te Ahu a Turanga project is progressing Audio
Auckland Transport apologises to mayor, delays parking changes
It had planned to bring in charges for overnight parking, but Wayne Brown said he had no idea it was happening.
Under-repair highway bridge shut after truckies breach rules
Road closure breaches mean a full closure is needed for State Highway 53 Tauwharenīkau Bridge repairs.
Te Huia Auckland committee finally includes Waikato council after three-year wait
But it might be too late to make a difference to the Waikato to Auckland passenger train service.
Court clears NZTA to acquire land for Mt Messenger bypass
The owner of a farm - parts of which a court has ruled can be acquired for the bypass - says he has no regrets about fighting the project.
The Panel with Claire Amos & Chris Wikaira (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Claire Amos & Chris Wikaira discuss why quinoa could be the perfect crop for New Zealand's climate, and how council red tape is discouraging the… Audio
The Panel with Claire Amos & Chris Wikaira (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Claire Amos & Chris Wikaira discuss the re-introduction of charter schools, and whether electricity should be subsidised for struggling households… Audio
SH1 Brynderwyns reopening pushed back to end of June
It had been due to reopen on 13 May but another seven weeks have been added to an already nine-week closure.