Transport
Sounds Air flies out of Christchurch for last time
The airline has cut the Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wānaka saying it was facing out of control costs despite strong bookings.
Five bendy buses ordered for Wellington's busiest route
Wellington will soon have articulated buses, with five ordered for Metlink's Route 2.
Wellington's Mount Victoria Tunnel opens after crash
The three-vehicle crash was reported to emergency services about 8:45am, police said.
Could autonomous vehicles work in our transport system?
Most crashes on New Zealand roads are caused by human error so could removing the driver from the equation make our roads safer? Audio
China’s Sichuan Airlines returns to Auckland
Sichuan Airlines has confirmed the start of nonstop flights between Chengdu and Auckland in early December.
Bay of Plenty bus fares hiked for first time in seven years
Urban fares will increase for all services across the region except for long-distance routes.
Plane lands after reports of fire in the cargo
Terror in the skies over Auckland today as a Qantas flight from Sydney, Australia touched down in Auckland following reports of a fire in the cargo hold. Fire and Emergency were alerted just after… Audio
'Thought that was it': Passengers describe 'frightening' mayday flight
Emergency services rushed to Auckland Airport as the plane from Sydney came in after reports of a fire on board.
SH1 north of Christchurch reopens after truck crash
The state highway has reopened after a truck was removed.
Young drivers urged to set phones to 'do not disturb'
The AA says New Zealand should consider introducing cameras detecting people using their phone while driving, as well as lifting the penalty. Audio
The dangers of driving while distracted
How big a role does distraction play in New Zealand's poor youth road safety record compared to things like speed, alcohol, or inexperience? Audio
Axing buses could endanger students, principal says
A Queenstown principal believes plans to scrap 10 dedicated school buses will have severe impacts on student attendance and could put children in danger. Audio
Airways admits error, denies misleading public about planes circling capital
The admission relates to a technical fault that left planes above Wellington and which was blamed on an outside provider.
Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions as construction starts on major expressway
Politicians have celebrated the start of construction on a major expressway that will bypass Levin.
Significant slump fixed after train forced to turn back
The Northern Explorer train service was forced to turn back on Monday after heavy rain caused a slump beneath the track.
Why driving a manual still matters
We've been talking about the decline in people learning to drive manual cars, but in some industries knowing how to drive stick isn't just handy, it's a must. Director of concrete construction company… Audio
Batteries on board: what are the risks?
Shawn Pruchnicki discusses the fire danger on aircraft posed by lithium batteries and whether fumes on board are harmful to pilots, crew and frequent fliers. Audio
No loo, full fare: Wellington commuters given 'travel johns' during 3-hour train stoppage
A snapped cable left a Wellington train stuck for hours, with passengers paying fares despite the loo-less ordeal. Audio
Passengers given 'toilet supplies' while trapped 3 hours on train
Commuters say some were starting to "pee in plastic bags" after a downed electric cable halted Wellington trains.
Air NZ unveils new maintenance base
The state-of-the-art facility is being touted as one of the national carrier's most significant investments in its infrastructure.
