Traffic
All-day traffic jam causing chaos for truckers
About 300 trucks remain queued bumper-to-bumper north of Welllington, following a crash earlier this morning.
Uber, E-bikes and E-Scooters
Bill McKay looks at the increasing competition for our asphalt. E-bikes, electric scooters and other urban transport options, including Uber, hiring cars by the hour and bike rentals are all vying for… Audio
Number of cars adding to Auckland traffic being questioned
It looks like the mantra that Auckland has another 800 cars added to the traffic each week is an outdated statistic. NZTA figures show in the year to August 2018 there was a net loss of 4184 cars on… Audio
Self-driving cars not solution to traffic woes
For the past century, the car has dominated our cities, shaping the streets, roads and urban spaces that surround them. Enter the AV or automated vehicle. But according to design guru, Allison Arieff… Audio
How commuting is transforming our cities
Transit Life: How Commuting is Transforming Our Cities. David Bissell is a Professor of Geography - and Australian Research Council Future Fellow - at the University of Melbourne. His research… Audio
Motorway mayhem puts brakes on for thousands of Akld motorists
It was motorway mayhem for thousands of Aucklanders after a fatal crash brought traffic to a standstill on the northwestern this morning. The crash which killed a motorcyclist by the St Lukes off-ramp… Video, Audio
Top Stories for Friday 2 March 2018
Abuse inquiry: Privacy breach laid against Sir Anand Satyanand; NZ Census 2018, explained; Black Caps star Ross Taylor aims to inspire Pasifika players; UK sex abuse inquiry demands govt pay victims… Audio
The sobering science of drinking and driving
Waikato University research shows that drinking socially makes it harder to tell when you're too drunk to drive - and even a low blood alcohol level makes our driving unsafe. Audio
Our Changing World for 14 December 2017
Some sobering science advice about why drinking alcohol and driving cars don't go together well, and Koraunui School gets curious about their neighbourhood during a Bioblitz. Audio
New signs warn motorists of low flying kererū
New traffic signs are reminding Wellington motorists to watch out for low flying kererū.
Digger ruptures gas line in Auckland
A digger has ruptured a gas line in Auckland, disrupting traffic in the Browns Bay area.
Train staff striking over safety concerns
John Kerr from the Rail and Maritime Union tells Guyon Espiner Auckland trains need full time staff working on them. The Auckland system is not like cities like London where the system is designed… Audio
Traffic management truck behind Gt North Rd chaos
Traffic on Auckland's motorways is heavy, but running smoothly as the city's trains go offline. Train staff are striking for 24 hours from 2am, over the introduction of driver-only trains by the… Audio
Todd Niall reports from bus as rail strike proceeds
Gridlock is expected on Auckland's roads as more than 30,000 rail commuters are forced to find alternative ways to get to work. Auckland reporter Todd Niall is making his way into the city from New… Audio
Transdev promises safety on trains, despite staff changes
Auckland train workers are striking on Friday following plans by rail operator Transdev to reduce staff on Auckland trains to be driver-only. Transdev managing director Michel Ladrak joins Guyon… Audio
Protests at Auckland train station for rail workers
Gridlock is expected on Auckland's roads as more than 30,000 rail commuters are forced to find alternative ways to get to work. Rail workers are striking for 24 hours and there are only a handful of… Audio
Commuters sympathetic as rail strike ensues
As many as 30,000 Auckland train commuters are having to make other plans to get to work today because of a rail worker strike. They walked off the job at 2am Friday for 24 hours after pay talks… Audio
Auckland road chaos feared as rail strike begins
Thousands of Auckland commuters travel plans have been derailed this morning due to strike action. Rail staff walked off the job this morning after talks between the union and Transdev stalled. Audio
Call to u-turn Auckland's $2bn traffic problem
Traffic congestion in Auckland could be costing nearly $2 billion a year, and there are calls for politicians to get cracking on a solution. Audio
Little town wants a big roundabout
The north Auckland town of Warkworth wants a roundabout to help its traffic woes. Fix Hill Street Now spokesperson Grant McLachlan describes the intersection that stops traffic for hours. Video, Audio
