Transport
Bus lane camera clocks up $220k in fines in just over a month
Nearly 1500 tickets were issued for driving in the lane but locals say it's 'kind of confusing'. Audio
Bus lane opposite Wellington Regional Hospital collects $220,000 in fines in just over a month
$220,000 has been pocketed in fines for the misuse of a bus lane opposite Wellington Regional Hospital - in just one month. Nick James reports. Audio
SH1 closed, people injured in Marton crash
A two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in the Whanganui region has left people with serious injuries, police say.
Person injured in crash north of Wellington
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on State Highway 59.
Tragic tally: Four fatal road accidents over weekend
Across the country there have been four fatal road accidents this weekend, and two deaths from accidents earlier in the week.
Ohakune businesses thriving after Desert Road closure
SH1 between Tūrangi and Waiouru - including the Desert Road - closed on 13 January.
Hawke's Bay bridge destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle reopens
The reopening of a Hawke's Bay bridge this weekend marks a "milestone moment" for a rural community, nearly two years after its destruction at the hands of Cyclone Gabrielle, says a district council…
South Auckland train station ready for City Rail Link
A South Auckland train station, that had pedestrian level crossings removed to improve safety, is now ready for more frequent train services when the City Rail Link opens.
Six road deaths in Wellington region in 2024, lowest number in 34 years
Wellingtonians have had their lowest number of deaths on the roads across the region in the last 34 years.
Cyclist saved after 'tack tosser' punctures tyre
Wellington City Council is encouraging the public to report any tacks they come across on the city's cycleways.
New Zealand's only flights to Norfolk Island to end
Air Chathams will withdraw flights between Auckland and the Australian territory from April.
Tacks on Wellington cycleways probed
Wellington City Council is encouraging the public to report any tacks they come across on the city's cycleways.
Museum stop: Bill Richardson's Transport World
One of the world's largest private automotive museum began life as a truck display but has expanded to include 300 vintage vehicles. Audio
Caravan park prompts new SH1 turning lane
The site has been the scene of three known crashes within a five-year period, including one involving a vehicle towing a caravan.
Mayor removes abandoned trailer himself since council hadn't
Christchurch's mayor has taken it upon himself to shift an abandoned double trailer unit following months of inaction.
Hanging from cliffs to keep highways open
When Wayo Carson was a boy, he loved throwing rocks. That thrill has never left.
Christchurch cyclist numbers hit all-time high
A record-breaking 4.08 million trips were logged in 2024 across 31 locations.
Bendy bus to be tested on Wellington's most popular route
Buses on the number 2 route will get longer instead of higher, as the Karori and Seatoun tunnels cannot accommodate double-deckers.
How does Customs stop drugs at the border? An inside look
Since 2020, Customs has seized more than 5167kg worth of cocaine and 6241kg of methamphetamine at our borders.
Trains on Tape: New Zealand Rail Scene Turns 30
Creator of the New Zealand Rail Scene Lindsay Benbrook joins Corey Fuimaono to discuss how the Rail Scene was founded, and how it's still in action 30 years later. Audio