Transport
Future of Hamilton to Auckland train service on the line
The future of the Hamilton to Auckland train is on the line, with supporters holding a rally this weekend ahead of a key funding decision next month. Lindsey Horne from national advocacy group The… Audio
East Cape faces massive clean up as roads remain closed
As recovery work continues in Mount Maunganui, the east cape is also facing a massive clean-up. Te Araroa looks like a waste land, pocked with muddy ruts and woody debris everywhere. The small… Audio
Huge amount of clean up needed on upper North Island roads
There is still a huge amount of clean up to do on roads around the upper North Island following last week's severe weather. Slips and flooding damaged major roads in Thames, Coromandel, Bay of Plenty… Audio
Students cut off from school as East Cape roads remain closed
Dozens of students on the East Cape are cut off from their Hicks Bay kura after extreme weather's closed vital roads in the area. Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kawakawa mai Tawhiti is due to open tomorrow… Audio
'Plan B' wanted for highways that keep getting damaged by storms
Farmers on the East Coast are worried about how long it will take to reopen storm-damaged State Highway 2.
Access reopens for Northland settlements cut off since Sunday
Temporary repairs to a washed-out bridge on Northland's east coast have restored road access to an area largely cut off from the outside world since last Sunday.
Campervan roof torn off at NZ's most notorious rail bridge
The country's most-struck rail bridge has claimed yet another victim.
Motorcyclist dies in Auckland crash on Thursday night
A motorcyclist has died after driving into the rear of a truck in Auckland.
New rules, passport waits causing headaches for UK travellers
One traveller told RNZ she was sick to the stomach because she only discovered in the last few days that she could be classed as a citizen and refused boarding.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 January
Heavy rain and strong winds continue to hit the upper North Island; Auckland Transport has plans to purchase three new diesel vessels as electric ferry trials continue; Research has linked childhood… Audio
Kingston Flyer to take on cyclists in Tour of Southland
Cyclists on Wednesday morning's Tour of Southland stage will also be taking on the Kingston Flyer vintage steam train. Kingston Flyer General Manager Tom O'Brien spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Auckland Transport plans to purchase more diesel ferries
Auckland Transport has plans to purchase three new diesel vessels as electric ferry trials continue. Auckland Transport programme director of the low emissions ferry project, Nathan Cammock spoke to… Audio
Dozens stranded near Gisborne as rescue operation continues
Multiple slips are blocking the road in the Waioeka Gorge, where some people remain trapped.
Expect delays on Transmission Gully over long weekend - NZTA
Wet weather, Wellington Anniversary weekend and chip seal works are expected to create a perfect storm for traffic.
Traffic jams as planned carpark closure clashes with closing down sale
The closed areas at Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt prompted questions and speculation online.
Bluebridge sailings fully booked despite faulty ferry
It comes after a fault with the ramp on one of its Cook Strait ferries cancelled days of sailings during the busy holiday period.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 15 January
A Waikato regional councillor says rising visitor numbers are damaging the Blue Spring near Putaruru, with rubbish clogging toilets, coins thrown into the water and unsafe parking. He wants an access… Audio
Train hits large rock disrupting Wellington's peak-time services
While the train did not derail commuters can expect delays.
Car touchscreens concerns prompt push for buttons
The body that oversees safety of vehicles in New Zealand said it will reward higher ratings to cars with physical buttons. Audio
Skippers Bridge closed after Serious structural failures found
A popular tourist area north of Queenstown has been cut off after engineers identified serious structural failures with Skippers Bridge. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
