Transport
The road to safer driving
The road to getting a driver licence is set to become easier and more efficient, but experts question whether safety is enough of a consideration
Cardrona Valley Road reopens after multiple-vehicle crash injures five
Emergency services were called to a multiple-vehicle crash shortly after 4pm on Wednesday.
Driving change for better road safety
The road to getting a driver license is set to become easier and more efficient, but experts question whether safety is enough of a consideration Audio
Level crossing crash leaves person injured
Police were called to the scene just before 6pm Wednesday.
Northbound lane of SH2 at Totara Park reopens
NZTA says a crash site in Upper Hutt has now been cleared.
Strong feelings on proposal to close Cape Palliser road
Public hearings are underway on a proposal to close a popular paper road on the Wairarapa coastline due to vandalism and destruction. The paper road, which runs through both Crown and privately owned… Audio
'Key milestone' in Cook Strait ferry talks
The government is close to striking a deal with a shipbuilder to deliver the much-anticipated, new Cook Strait ferries.
Auckland to Coromandel ferry returns
It's been a long wait, but a picturesque ferry trip between Auckland and Coromandel is making a return under a new operator. Thames Coromandel mayor Len Salt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Maseratis to milk tankers - Auckland's abandoned vehicles
Auckland Transport is encountering everything from Maseratis to milk tanker trailers, as they try to clear the city's streets of abandoned vehicles. First Up's Ross McNaughton went along for a ride… Audio
Fears as hundreds of bridges near a century old
Thirty-nine bridges on the state highway network are already older than 100 - by 2030, that number will be 260. Audio
New system tracks fake disability parking permits
A new system being rolled out by Wilson Parking and CSS Disability Action can instantly track down fake disability parking permits. Advocate Vivian Naylor spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Whakatāne Mayor on govt loans for regional airlines
A regional mayor says he'll keep fighting for flights in smaller centres after the government unveiled up to $30 million in loans to help. Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Maseratis to milk tankers - Auckland's abandoned vehicles
Producer Ross McNaughton takes a ride with Auckland Transport as they remove abandoned cars from around the city. Audio
'Fingers crossed I make it': Passengers still waiting for flights after wind delays
Fliers took to social media to report hours of delays in disembarking and getting baggage at Auckland Airport.
No assurances small airlines can keep going with new loans
Regional airlines are giving no assurances new government loans will be enough to keep their flying routes open for business in the long-term. The government is offering small carriers concessionary… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 1st September 2025
In today's episode, Health New Zealand says cuts to graduate nurses' working hours and on-the-job training, will not mean worse outcomes for patients; The government is hoping loans of up to $30… Audio
Government loans to keep small airlines afloat
Small passenger airlines are set to receive up to $30 million in loans from the government to help with rising costs. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 1 September 2025
In today's episode, the cost of living holds its place as the top issue for New Zealanders in the latest Ipsos Issues Monitor; The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue… Audio
Seventy years since pilot lands on Tasman Glacier
This year marks seven decades since a Kiwi pilot changed the course of aviation by touching down on the Tasman Glacier using a plane fitted with retractable skis. Katie Todd reports on the milestone. Audio
Sounds Air on govt support for regional airlines
The aviation industry says support from the government is long overdue and will help some struggling regional airlines but warns it won't solve everything. Sounds Air managing director Andrew Crawford… Audio
