Transport
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 June 2025
In today's episode, the US President has declared a complete and total ceasefire between Iran and Israel, flights from Auckland to Doha are set to resume on Tuesday afternoon after Monday's flight was… Audio
Air New Zealand ramps up summer capacity to Australia and Pacific
Air New Zealand is ramping up capacity on trans-Tasman and Pacific flights for the peak summer travel season in response to demand and aircraft returning to service.
Waka Kotahi backtracks on controversial call to downgrade expressway
The decision has been met with joy from local communities and councils.
Bidders for Northern Expressway public private partnership revealed
Three bidders have been confirmed for the extension from Warkworth to Te Hana.
Fog forces flight into holding pattern above Hamilton
A Sydney-Hamilton flight was delayed nearly 90 minutes after low visibility caused two go-arounds on approach.
Curious, concerned: Picton residents weigh in on SH1 changes
Picton residents have stopped by an NZTA display to show the proposed relocation of SH1 through the town.
Flight lands safely after Fire and Emergency callout
Air New Zealand says a mid-air maintenance alert on board a plane was the reason firefighters were called to Hawke's Bay Airport.
'Dumb decision' to increase Nelson highway speed limit reversed
Part of SH6 will remain at 60km/h after a campaign against the government rollback of speed limit reductions.
Smoke from plane at Christchurch Airport, fluid leak suspected
There was no fire on board the Boeing 737, when it began billowing smoke from its undercarriage.
'We're getting shook to pieces': Bridge worse than Third World, truckers say
Eastern Bay transportation operators are "ropable" about the surface of the Pekatahi Bridge.
Pre-Matariki chaos descends on Auckland roads
Police have made an arrest after a stand-off in Mt Roskill, but road closures continue to cause headaches.
Pest spike worries Wellington plan
A rise in the number of pests being caught on Transmission Gully, and the fear of ferrets, is concerning those wanting to make Wellington predator free. Documents released under the official… Audio
Visa change for Chinese passport holders announced
People transiting through New Zealand on Chinese passports will be able to use an electronic travel authority from November.
Cruise ship numbers set to plummet
The Bay of Islands $23.34 million cruise ship industry will be hit hard next season with the number of visiting ships almost halved.
Charges filed over Aratere grounding
Maritime NZ has filed two health and safety charges against KiwiRail over its grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere nearly a year ago. Audio
Some Albany to Auckland buses to have bike racks
Cyclists on Auckland's North Shore can finally cross the harbour bridge. From next month, 15 buses that run from Albany to the city, will have bike racks on board, following a successful trial of the… Audio
Nationwide public transport ticketing system 'not on track', minister says
Transport Minister Chris Bishop says he's worried about 'Motu Move' and "no options are off the table" to get the project back on track.
'Addressing glaring gap': Cyclists to take buses across Harbour Bridge
Currently the only public transport option for those taking bikes across the harbour is to catch a ferry.
Wellington's Green Party council candidates promote transport proposals
They say their proposal to give buses priority on key routes would cut some commuter's trips by 10-15 minutes.
Black ice and freezing temperatures a concern for Mackenzie Basin
The Transport Agency is warning motorists to take care.
