Transport
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
SH1 through Desert Road briefly closed after fatal crash
A person has died in a crash on the Desert Road in the central North Island.
Passenger describes moment her plane was struck by lightning
An Air New Zealand flight has been forced to return to Auckland for engineering checks, after it was struck by lightning on Friday evening.
Snow and 6m swells: Motorists, walkers advised to stay clear
Interislander has canned all passenger sailings for Saturday while snowfall begins blanketing the South Island.
Cook Strait ferries cancelled as six-metre swells forecast
Interislander has canned all passenger sailings for Saturday.
Nearly half fail to stop or prepare to stop at rail crossings - KiwiRail
There have been 25 collisions at crossings in the last two years. Audio
Why drivers don't stop at train crossings
Nearly half of motor vehicles fail to stop, or prepare to stop when approaching level crossings in research commissioned by Kiwirail. Audio
Call for unseaworthy ships to be banned from NZ waters
Transport accident investigators want sub-standard ships banned from New Zealand waters. Transport Accident Investigation Commission surface investigations manager Louise Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Transport investigators want government to give Maritime NZ legal power to ban ships
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has released its final report into the container ship Shiling, which twice had to be rescued and towed back to port in Wellington in 2023.
'Accident waiting to happen': Battle over new cycleway
A safety audit has been ordered for a controversial cycleway that has divided opinions.
The Panel with Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith Part 2
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith. Audio
The A to Z of Aotearoa - A is for Aviation
This week we're launching a new Thursday feature and each fortnight from today (alternating with NZ Sporting History) we'll be taking a look at a subject close to our collective kiwi hearts - starting… Audio
Getting lower income communities onto e-bikes
We all know e-bikes are increasingly popular - but they're not cheap. Research shows it's financially well-off households which lead the way in e-bike sales. But three pilot programmes have just… Audio
Drivers warned to take care after bad weather
Waka Kotahi is urging caution on roads on Thursday morning after bad weather rolled through the country. Waka Kotahi lead advisor for transport operations Tresca Forrester spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Students make plea to council for safer bus hub
Two Christchurch high school students have urged city councillors to improve safety at the city's bus interchange.
New fare-capping scheme proposed for Wellington
Under the proposed new scheme, bus and train users would pay for up to eight trips a week and any additional trips would be free.
Council installed 'stupid' road layout after six complaints
At an explosive public meeting in a country suburb, the majority of residents demanded an end to the trial.
Govt to invest over $15 million to upgrade infrastructure in Milford Sound
The government is investing over $15 million to upgrade infrastructure and enhance conservation in Milford Sound - also confirming flights and cruise ships will continue to operate. Tourism reporter… Audio
Unauthorised vehicle inspector sentenced after faking nearly 680 WOFs
Customers were charged $60 per warrant of fitness, earning Imroz Taki more than $40,000 in undue revenue.
Motorcyclists protest against Wellington's new parking fees
The council have put in fees of $1 per hour for Motorbikes to park in car parks, with a daily cap of $6. Audio
