Transport
Shipbuilder for new Interislander ferries announced
Guangzhou Shipyard International will build the two new Interislander ferries, set arrive in four years time, the government has announced.
'Disruptive spring': Fog forces string of flight cancelations
Two outgoing flights from New Plymouth have been cancelled due to fog. Flightradar24 showed two Air New Zealand flights bound for New Plymouth being diverted mid air. While flight NZ5043...
Why chip seal beats out asphalt for road maintenance
Asphalt is great for roads that had a lot of trucks and a strong base - but that's not your average suburban street. Audio
Waikato, Bay of Plenty summer road maintenance programmes begin
Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports on changes to roading surfaces across Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Audio
150-year-old train found buried on Whanganui beach
The Skunk locomotive has been sitting in the sand for about 75 years.
Self-driving Tesla software faces safety probe after running redlights, on wrong side of road
Nearly 3 million Teslas are under investigation after dozens of near misses and a series of crashes linked to the automaker's FSD system. Audio
Will time of use charging take a toll on our privacy?
A privacy group is warning that a proposed fix for congestion raises questions about the use and retention of personal information. Audio
School truancy jumping before school holidays
Hundreds of thousands of students are skipping out on school early, as school attendance rates drop sharply in the days leading up to school holidays. It is thought cheaper airfares and accommodation… Audio
'Substantial flock of birds': Large dent visible on nose of plane after take-off drama
The Fiji Airways flight encountered the birds as it left Christchurch and spent two hours circling above the airport.
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
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.
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.
