Transport
Auckland's new electric ferries set to make waves worldwide
The first of two fully electric ferries will undergo tests in the Hauraki Gulf after being launched this morning. Video, Audio
Raising speed limit next to beach 'doesn't make any sense'
Auckland Transport did not think the speed increase was "desirable or appropriate" but it was legally obligated to make the change. Audio
Auckland electric ferry hits water for first time
Auckland Transport's new electric ferry has hit the water for the first time. Workers began the slow process of bringing the vessel from the factory floor into the Tamaki River in Mt Wellington where… Audio
Speed limit increase not 'desirable or appropriate' - Councillor
A speed limit increase near a beachside town north of Auckland is being described as dangerous and hugely confusing. The chunk of road on the Hibiscus Coast Highway has gone from 50 kms back up to… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 June 2025
In today's episode, the government is being warned there could be diplomatic retaliation from Israel after New Zealand joined with a number of other allies in imposing sanctions on two Israeli… Audio
Qantas closes Jetstar Asia, aircraft to be redirected to Australia and New Zealand
The move will free A$500 million in capital for the flag carrier to invest in its fleet renewal plans.
Manawatū Tararua Highway opens
The four-laned, 11.5 kilometre Te Ahu a Tararanga - linking Manawatū and Tararua - officially opened to traffic on Wednesday. Principal project manager Grant Kauri spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
New highway replacing Manawatu Gorge road is now open
The four-lane Te Ahu a Turanga highway is now open to drivers, becoming the new State Highway 3. We talk to a happy commuter. Audio
'The new gateway': All go on new $824 million highway
Eight years after the Manawatū Gorge Road closed, its replacement is open to the public
Community fights back against drivers doing burnouts
Community leaders in the small Far North town of Moerewa are calling for a long-standing culture of doing burnouts to end before it ends in tragedy. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
New rideshare platform Bolt launches in Auckland
A new rideshare platform, Bolt, has launched in Auckland. New Zealand general manager Adam Muirson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Is bigger better? New Zealand's obsession with utes and SUVs
Ten years ago, New Zealanders' favourite car to buy was a Toyota Corolla. Today, it's more likely to be a Ford Ranger. Professor Alistair Woodward joins Nights to look at how big cars are changing our… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 June 2025
In today's episode, Hillmorton patient Elliot Cameron has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 83-year-old Frances Anne Phelps, locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it… Audio
Are EVs more likely to catch fire? Why we're still falling for the myths
Even electric car owners believe myths that have become deeply embedded and caught up in culture wars, a study shows.
Nationwide public transport card delayed again
The first phase was meant to roll out by mid-2025, but has been delayed, with no revised date offered by NZTA. Audio
Small town fights back against street racers
Locals in the Northland town of Moerewa are taking it upon themselves to clean up burnt out cars and scorched rubber left behind from street racers. Resident Pamela-Ann Simon-Baragwanath spoke to… Audio
Air NZ trialling wireless internet using Starlink satellites
From Tuesday, passengers flying on one of its A320 domestic aircraft would be able to access high-speed, low-latency internet.
More delays for public transport national ticketing system
Even more delays have hit the roll-out of the national ticketing system on public transport. Christchurch councillor Deon Swiggs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Young drivers' offending cut by half in a decade - AA
Young drivers are committing fewer driving offences than a decade ago, but road deaths remain high, according to the Automobile Association. Audio
Teenage drivers committing fewer offences: Research
New research by the Automobile Association has revealed good news about teenage drivers - they are committing fewer driving offences than a decade ago. AA road safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke… Audio
