Transport
The Panel with Steve McCabe and Holly Bennett, Part 2
In part two, a group of Hawkes Bay parents are outraged their school bus route has been cancelled with next-to-no notice. Then, an unsuspecting style of dance is enjoying a global resurgence - and… Audio
What exactly is the Queen's Chain and how can you use it?
Last week we had a conversation about paper roads, or as the Outdoor Access Commission prefers to call them, "unformed legal roads" and goodness me did we get a lot of feedback from you. Many of you… Audio
New trunk line in South Island
The Southerner's back with a new name as passenger rail to the South Island main trunk line. Audio
Auckland transport networks prepare for opening of IKEA
In Auckland, businesses near the new Ikea store are steeling themselves for a stampede to the homeware giant's opening on Thursday. Amy Williams reports. Audio
Calls for speed camera fines to be ring-fenced
A group that advocates for driver education and licensing wants the Government to show its commitment to that cause - by ring-fencing money from speed camera fines. Wendy Robertson is the national… Audio
Infrastructure Commission suggests phased approach to building new highways
MPs have voiced concerns at the affordability of the government's Roads of National Significance project at the start of Scrutiny Week.
A320 jets have new quality problem, Airbus confirms
The issue affects a "limited" number of A320-family aircraft and comes after a recall over a software bug, which affected airlines including in New Zealand.
Students, Style and Sustainability
Te Oraka is a secondhand shop and social enterprise run by students, for students and it operates a circular economy where all profits are fed back into the business. Katy Gosset visits the thriving… Audio
Global Airbus software issue grounds thousands of aircraft
Fleets of Airbus A320s are back in service after more than 6000 were grounded to repair a critical software issue. Ashok Poduval from Massey University's school of aviation spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Higher discounts for students using Auckland Transport
Auckland Transport is doubling the discount for tertiary students using public transport to 40% from mid December. Alicia Lemmer, President of the AUT Student Association, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Air NZ's Airbus A320 aircraft return to normal service
The national airline says it expects no "ongoing impact" from the weekend's disruption, which saw 27 flights cancelled.
Jetstar A320 jets' software update complete, resume flying
However, some of Air New Zealand's fleet remains grounded with further cancellations possible.
Air NZ expects A320 fleet back in service by Sunday evening
The national airline reports software updates are near fully completed.
Airbus issues major A320 recall after flight-control incident
Sources say some jets may need hardware changes, during one of the busiest travel weeks internationally.
NZTA stands firm on braking system linked to six deaths
The transport agency has assured the minister that the braking system is not unsafe, going against findings in the 2018 death of Graeme Rabbits. Audio
'Outdated, dangerous': MP leads e-scooter rules revamp
E-scooter injuries have reportedly cost ACC almost $14 million in 2025. Audio
NZTA doubles down that breaks that caused deaths are not unsafe
The New Zealand Transport Agency has doubled down on its stance that a braking system linked to six deaths is not inherently unsafe. The Coroner determined that these brakes, found in about 70,000… Audio
IKEA expected to cause major traffic delays
The gigantic home retail store IKEA throws open its door next week in Mount Wellington, just off the city's southern motorway and a stone's throw from the Sylvia Park Mall. It's anticipated there will… Audio
Christchurch to allow pets on off-peak public transport
Small pets will need to be in a carrier that fits on passengers' laps or under the seat in front of them, while small dogs can be on a lead with a basket-type muzzle.
E-scooter rules 'outdated and dangerous' - National MP
E-scooters could be on the move into the bike lane if the government has its way. At the moment low powered e-scooters can be ridden on the footpath and also on the road, but not in dedicated cycle… Audio
