Transport
Speed rise proposal dropped for Rotorua highway after community push
Successful reversals to 100kph include the journey to Whakatāne.
Consumer NZ calls for inquiry into cost of regional flights
Consumer New Zealand wants an inquiry into expensive domestic airfares. Consumer Chief Executive Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
MP on route for Northern Expressway
A new multi-billion-dollar road to replace State Highway 1 over Northland's the slip-prone Brynderwyns will be built just east of the current route, not well to the west as originally planned. MP for… Audio
NZ Airports Association on Air NZ regional air fare prices
Why does it cost so much to travel to New Zealand's smaller regions? Palmerston North flying one-way to Dunedin this Saturday costs $650. To fly to Brisbane, it is actually a tad more expensive to fly… Audio
Six roads to retain lower speeds, 16 more set for further consultation
Six sections of state highway will not have their earlier higher speed limits reinstated due to public opposition, the Transport Agency says.
Auckland's Northwest Busway plan a step closer
The plans include a busway that can move up to 9000 people an hour either way, and the project could be submitted for Fast-Track approval
Northland Expressway preferred routes: New road over Brynderwyn Hills
A replacement for State Highway 1 over Northland's Brynderwyn Hills will be built just to the east of the current road - a major change from the original plan.
Tauranga councillor on price of air fares from city
A Tauranga councillor says lack of airline competition in the region has been an issue for years and domestic prices are a big concern for residents. Papamoa Ward Councillor Steve Morris spoke to… Audio
Interislander ferry sailings cancelled after electrical fault
Affected passengers are being moved to the next sailings.
'It's cheaper to go to the States than Wellington'
A man says it's "tone deaf" for Air New Zealand to be showing off its new uniforms at a time of high airfares. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22 April 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister joins us from London to talk about Pope Francis death and the PM's meeting with King Charles, mourners are gathered at St. Peters Square in Rome and Catholic… Audio
'Think about whether you need to be on the road' - Police on Easter road toll
New Zealanders are good at adjusting their driving to severe weather but could think about whether they need to make the journey at all, police say
Tauranga father frustrated over flight prices
One Tauranga father has told RNZ about the trouble he is having getting his daughter back to university in Wellington. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
World Record Attempt!
During Wheels at Wanaka, the plan was to set a world record attempt for the most Caterpillar machines in a parade. Audio
Landmark global shipping emissions plan passed, NZ abstains
The deal was 10 years in the making and covers the vast majority of the world's commercial shipping.
Engine fire on Auckland ferry
An engine fire has broken out on a Fullers ferry on its way to Waiheke Island this evening.
Police called as passengers cause issue on storm-delayed flight
The incident in Hamilton comes after a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the Auckland region.
'We got it wrong': KiwiRail apologises for refusing refunds after ferry disruptions
A Commerce Commission investigation found KiwiRail misled customers in the aftermath of 2023's disruptive ferry cancellations. Audio
Government contracts open ocean tug until June 2026
The government has contracted an open ocean tug that will be on the water from Friday while it works on a long-term plan for a potential new national tug service.
Easter weekend holiday traffic hampered by severe weather
New Zealanders are beginning to take to the road as the long Easter weekend kicks off.