Waka Kotahi
Mixed messages on state of the highways
Anger over the state of our highways deepened this summer - along with the potholes at the heart of constant claims the roads are “the worst they’ve ever been.” But political pressure and a startling…
AudioTransport expert on impacts of ending discounted fares
A seven percent bump in public transport use is not enough for the government to keep universal half price fares. They go in March next year along with the fuel tax discount. Instead the discounted… Video, Audio
Waka Kotahi rolling out smarter, more invasive 'safety cameras'
That "greatly undermine" their effectiveness here "particularly, the ability to achieve the necessary level of general deterrence", the report said.
Old speed cameras miss catching some drivers, documents show
Documents say the country's speed cameras were already a few years old when police put them in - and are now so ineffective they miss catching a lot of drivers.
Road repair costs leave councils feeling the pinch
Severe winter weather is wreaking havoc on the state of Aotearoa's roads.
Pressure on Waka Kotahi over Harbour Bridge cycle lane trial
A cycling group is threatening legal action against Waka Kotahi for putting the brakes on trialling a walking and cycling lane on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. And in an ironic twist - the action could… Audio
Tragic crash sparks muddled media reaction
In the wake of one of our deadliest car crashes, the media upset some by lingering on the aftermath. Pundits and radio hosts claimed costly advertising campaigns came at the cost of safer roads - but… Audio
Tragic crash sparks muddled media reaction
In the wake of one of our deadliest car crashes, the media upset some by lingering on the aftermath. Pundits and radio hosts claimed costly advertising campaigns came at the cost of safer roads - but…
AudioWaka Kotahi unit facing restructure deemed 'no longer effective', documents reveal
Four years after Waka Kotahi was slammed for not doing its job of keeping roads safe, a core unit of it has been labelled so ineffective it is being pulled apart.
NZTA aiming to increase regulatory staffing
The Transport Agency aims to add more than half as many regulatory staff as it already has, to restore its policing muscle.
Paying for public transport
Public transport fares have been halved until the end of June, but to what extent are our bus and train trips already subsidised by the government and local councils? Audio
Paying for public transport
Public transport fares have been halved until the end of June, but to what extent are our bus and train trips already subsidised by the government and local councils?
AudioVehicle rebates miscalculated due to flawed emissions data
The Transport Agency says it is dealing with almost 100 vehicles with flawed emissions data under the Clean Car Discount Scheme.
High warrant failure rate must be addressed to help cut road toll - MTA
The Motor Trade Association says Waka Kotahi needs to do more to improve the state of vehicles on New Zealand's roads. Audio
Crossroads: What to do with Dunedin's one-way street system
The new hospital being built on the former site of Dunedin's Cadbury factory has resurrected the thorny issue of what to do with the city's one-way street system. Audio
Play streets: reclaiming the roads from cars
Roads are being reimagined so people can party and children can play. Red tape has been cut, thanks to New Zealand's Transport Agency, so cars can be restricted on streets for a while. Kathryn King… Audio
For whom the bell trolls - cyclists
While record-breaking floods threatened to sweep away bridges in Canterbury, the inundation of the Auckland Harbour Bridge by cyclists made headlines too - and sparked a big backlash on talk radio.… Video, Audio
For whom the bell trolls - cyclists
While record-breaking floods threatened to sweep away bridges in Canterbury, the inundation of the Auckland Harbour Bridge by cyclists made headlines too - and sparked a big backlash on talk radio.…
Video, AudioWaka Kotahi monitoring winds on Auckland Harbour Bridge
The Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi - says it's monitoring Auckland wind speeds minute-by-minute, to ensure it is still safe for traffic to use the damaged Harbour Bridge. Strong gusts saw it closed to… Audio