Transport
Warning tolls on existing roads 'double-dipping' motorists
The bill would allow tolls on roads that may benefit from newer projects in the same corridor.
Museum Stop: The Holden Museum
If you're of a certain age, you'll remember the saying 'There's nothing like a Holden'. Today's museum stop will see us pull into the Holden Museum, located in New Plymouth. For ardent Holden… Audio
'Stay strong, make sure you don't die': Chaos as cold hits Europe
As transport problems grow and cold snap death toll rises, many homeless are struggling to just survive.
'Shambles': Metlink troubles make for sour return to work
Commuters say the number of buses sent to replace trains has been inadequate, while some buses haven't showed up or left earlier than scheduled.
Queenstown's school buses to keep running - for now
One school bus route will be cancelled, one new route will be added and 11 will continue on an 'interim' basis.
Holiday road toll less than half of previous year
The holiday toll period stands at seven - less than half the previous year's toll of 15. NZ Police Director of Road Policing Superintendent Steve Greally spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Third party travel booking services 'price gouging' customers
A Dunedin woman is urging people to check they are not booking flights through a third-party agency, after her elderly mother paid far more on flights from Wellington.
Holiday road toll stands at zero - but drivers still urged to be cautious
The road toll for the official Christmas holiday period is at zero, but police say people need to continue to stick to the basics of safe driving.
The bridge that takes 12 years to repaint
RNZ caught up with NZTA's manager of maintenance and operations to find out the latest progress and challenges with the Auckland's Harbour Bridge project.
Canterbury roads closed following crashes
A couple of crashes Saturday morning on State Highway 1 in Canterbury have closed roads.
Boxing Day shoppers clog Auckland motorways
Strategy was the key, one shopper said, while NZTA advised people to plan ahead, and allow extra time for traffic.
Light rail must become Auckland's long-term transport plan - advocate
The multibillion-dollar project was scrapped by the coalition in early 2024.
An 'almighty thud' - Witness' shock as plane smashes into holiday home
"I thought 'oh that doesn't sound too good,'" the witness told RNZ after the crash.
Gull, NPD merger will drive down petrol prices, companies say
The companies have 240 sites between them, and a combined buying power of one billion litres of fuel a year.
All alight: Final train departs from Lower Hutt station
Melling train station has seen its last service for about three years, ahead of major infrastructure works.
Driving on dunes
As many people head off to the beaches for summer, a group from a far north hapū are trying to educate those who drive on the beach and in the dunes. Audio
The busiest airport days and tips for flying this summer
Air New Zealand says 2.7 million New Zealanders and international visitors will be flying this summer. Audio
Airports prepare for busiest day of the year
The airports are preparing to welcome travellers from near and far with today set to be Christchurch Airport's busiest day yet. Auckland is also gearing up for a busy day - it expects about 29,000… Audio
Road cone hotline being shut down early
The Government is shutting down its road cone hotline early, saying it's done what it needed to do. Dave Tilton, chief executive of traffic management firm Parallax spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
