Transport
Bus driver crashed after medical incident, Metlink says
Metlink has said that the driver of a bus that crashed through a fence at a Wellington home was suffering a medical episode, but is now doing okay. Senior operations manager Paul Tawharu spoke with… Audio
Otago highway reopens after weekend flooding
But NZTA warned road users needed to be cautious while driving in the region with heavy rain still falling.
Mechanical fault forces cancellation of Cook Strait sailings
Engineers were working to repair the problem.
Christchurch suburb bus shortage hits elderly, disabled and students
With no buses since the 2011 earthquakes, the elderly and disabled are struggling to leave their homes. Audio
Aranui residents stuck in homes without buses
A campaign to bring back bus services to the Aranui community says elderly and disabled people are stuck in their homes without public transport. Rachel Graham has more. Audio
Wellington SH1 crash causing delays to the airport
A crash on State Highway 1 in Kilbirnie in Wellington is causing delays on the way to the airport. Reporter Mary Argue spoke live with Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Air NZ twice denies woman with disability permission to fly with assistance dog
The former paramedic has settled a discrimination complaint on confidential terms.
Flooding blocks South Island highway
NZTA said SH90 between Tapanui and Waikoikoi was closed and other roads may be down to one lane.
DOC expects to make $1m from paid parking trial at tourist hotspots
The first 20 minutes will be free with a rate of $5 per hour after.
Noncompliant car seats recalled from Panda Mart
The Commerce Commission has ordered retailer PD Mart (formerly Panda Mart) to halt the sale of car seats over safety concerns. Audio
Tree blocks Karapiro's SH1
Police say the highway is expected to stay closed for some time.
Ross locals on West Coast cut off from popular Great Ride
A small West Coast community is facing another summer cut off from a popular Great Ride due to a bridge closure. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Self-driving cars now a step closer in NZ thanks to AI
Last month Tesla introduced what it calls 'self-driving, supervised' software to New Zealand and Australia. New Zealander Alex Kendall is chief executive and co-founder of Wayve AI, and he spoke to… Audio
Midday Essentials for Thursday 2nd October 2025
In today's episode, the Global Sumud Flotilla that has been trying to get aid into Gaza has been intercepted by the Israeli navy, and some New Zealanders taking part are now on an Israeli vessel; The… Audio
Young navigators using sun and stars to reach Samoa
Seven young navigators are eight days into a journey to Samoa using only the sun and stars to find their way. Lead navigator for the first leg of the journey Toiora Hawira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Auckland Airport in midst of multi-billion-dollar transformation
Auckland Airport is in the midst of a multi-billion-dollar transformation it says will set New Zealand up for the future. Auckland Airport CEO Carrie Hurihanganui spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Regional school bus funding stalemate continues in Manawatu
In Manawatu, regional reporter Jimmy Ellingham tells Nathan the latest on school bus funding, and also heads to Hawke's Bay where he tries to figure out the story of the two Woolworths supermarkets… Audio
What a US federal government shutdown might mean for travellers
A federal government shutdown could lead to longer airport lines, muddled itineraries and US National Park closures, including one of the nation's most popular public tourist sites.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 1st October 2025
In today's episode, the Labour party has slammed changes to the electricity sector announced on Wednesday as "weak and short-sighted"; Psychologist, author and television presenter, Nigel Latta, has… Audio
