Traffic
Grant Robertson on the long road to fixing Wellington's traffic woes
The government unveiled its plan for Wellington's transport infrastructure yesterday but the business case won't even be completed until 2024 and construction won't begin until 2028. Labour might not… Audio
Huge water fountain accidentally created in central Dunedin street
Central Dunedin had a temporary new fountain today with roadworks accidentally opening a water main, spraying a pressurised 'geyser' many metres into the air.
Taranaki schools welcome road crossing after girl killed by truck
A new traffic-light controlled pedestrian crossing in Taranaki is be being described as a monument to a failed funding model.
Inglewood residents have campaigned for 20 years for the crossing on… Audio
Major delays for Wellington trains, problems at main station
There are significant hold ups to train services in the capital tonight because of signalling issues coming into the main station.
Our reporter Soumya Bhamidipati is outside Wellington station and… Video, Audio
Woman's family nearly all killed in Picton road crash
A crash which took the lives of seven people on State Highway One south of Picton yesterday has had a devastating impact on one family, and left the community reeling.
A relative of those who died… Audio
Work crews hit the roads to tidy up weather damage
Check ahead for winter delays - Waka Kotahi
How road traffic noise affects children's cognitive development
Traffic noise at schools has a detrimental effect on the development and working memory and attention in primary school students, new research out of Barcelona has found. Researcher Maria Foraster led… Audio
Flooding creeps up around homes in Porirua, closes roads
Flooding is threatening homes in Porirua, and has closed roads, while MetService warns of widespread storms, including the possibility of tornadoes in some areas.
Motorcyclist dies after Palmerston North crash
A motorcyclist has died after a crash in Palmerston North and police want to hear from anyone who was travelling in the area.
Police warn drivers to stay safe over Queens Birthday holiday
Police will be out in force over the long weekend, checking motorists' speeds and targeting impaired and distracted drivers.
Trial: safety cameras to monitor drivers' cellphone use
A six month trial begins today using safety cameras to better understand the scale of distracted driving in New Zealand. Waka Kotahi is trialling cameras on three Auckland highways to see how many… Audio
Controversial Wellington pedestrian crossing gets the green light
Wellington Airport had argued the crossing would lead to congestion and inconvenience locals, businesses and airport users.
Congestion charges a hard sell for south Aucklanders
Convincing the public in south Auckland of the merits of congestion charging will be an uphill battle for the government, says a transport commentator.
Lower speed limits coming for Christchurch - Akaroa roads
New speed limits are coming for routes between Christchurch and Akaroa.
Waka Kotahi is also introducing other measures to improve road safety in the area.
Director of regional relationships James… 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? Audio
The best way to parallel park, according to science
Parallel parking is a source of extreme consternation for some people; others revel in the challenge. But what's the best way to parallel park your car? New research has found a simple… Audio
Porirua Mayor excited for opening of Transmission Gully at last
The long-awaited Transmission Gully motorway is due to open to the public today. An idea that was first floated in 1919, the $1.25 billion project has been riddled with delays over the years under… Audio
Notorious Auckland intersection: 'Just waiting for someone to get killed'
Papakura residents say action needs to be taken before someone is killed at a notorious intersection which has been the scene of a number of serious crashes.
Rockfall on near Kawerau Gorge brings SH6 down to one lane
State Highway 6 through Kawarau Gorge in Central Otago is down to one lane after fresh rockfall.
Traffic noise forces school to keep windows shut
A Taranaki school says it can't open some of its windows as the noise of traffic speeding along the highway outside is thundering through classrooms.
Egmont Village School sits on State Highway 3… Video, Audio
