Transport
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
Ferry cancellations: Stranded travellers left with thousands in costs
Travellers whose sailings were cancelled by Bluebridge in the past week could not get another booking until the end of January.
Should you have to wave down a bus?
Wellington bus service provider MetLink fielded more than 1000 complaints about buses not stopping last year. Audio
Bluebridge apology after ferry overbooked
Monday evening's sailing of the beleaguered Connemara ferry from Wellington to Picton is scheduled to go ahead.
How to avoid being left behind at the bus stop
We all know that we should use public transport more but there's nothing fun about being left on the side of the road when you're trying to catch a bus. Bill Hickman headed to the streets to ask… Audio
Drivers report chipped windscreens from Transmission Gully roadworks
People have taken to social media posting photos of the chipped windscreens.
Free week of bus travel, as Hawke’s Bay unveils major network shake-up
The new service replaces the previous MyWay trial, which ends on 23 January.
Train tracks, lines ripped up at Wellington's Melling station
The station closed for three years on Christmas Eve, as part of a $1.5 billion infrastructure project.
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.
