Transport
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 1st October 2025
In today's episode, the Labour party has slammed changes to the electricity sector announced on Wednesday as "weak and short-sighted"; Psychologist, author and television presenter, Nigel Latta, has… Audio
Chatham Islands to get new supply vessel
A new supply vessel for the Chatham Islands, replacing the ageing Southern Tiare, will be on the water by late 2027. Chathams mayor Monique Croon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
New ship for Chatham Islands sails closer
A new 78-metre vessel that will serve the Chatham Islands from 2027 will be supplied by a company confirmed by the government today.
Traffic management costs skyrocket
Event organisers are being forced to go in a completely different direction to cut traffic management costs. The safety measures to avoid possible accidents and injuries like bright orange cones… Audio
Digital driver licences are coming - how will they work?
Explainer - The government aims to introduce digital driver licences by the end of the year. But are they safe - and will everyone have to use them? Video
Wellington airport taxis refusing short rides
If you're catching a cab from Wellington's airport, you might find the driver is unwilling to take you. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio
Horse riders lodge human rights complaint over road access
Horse riders say they're being systemically discriminated against when it comes to safe road access and have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission. New Zealand Equestrian Advocacy… Audio
Repairs yet to start on country's most-struck rail bridge
Work to fix the damaged beam on the Tinwald Viaduct is yet to start, 10-weeks after the road was closed.
Sounds Air flies out of Christchurch for last time
The airline has cut the Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wānaka saying it was facing out of control costs despite strong bookings.
Five bendy buses ordered for Wellington's busiest route
Wellington will soon have articulated buses, with five ordered for Metlink's Route 2.
Wellington's Mount Victoria Tunnel opens after crash
The three-vehicle crash was reported to emergency services about 8:45am, police said.
Could autonomous vehicles work in our transport system?
Most crashes on New Zealand roads are caused by human error so could removing the driver from the equation make our roads safer? Audio
China’s Sichuan Airlines returns to Auckland
Sichuan Airlines has confirmed the start of nonstop flights between Chengdu and Auckland in early December.
Bay of Plenty bus fares hiked for first time in seven years
Urban fares will increase for all services across the region except for long-distance routes.
Plane lands after reports of fire in the cargo
Terror in the skies over Auckland today as a Qantas flight from Sydney, Australia touched down in Auckland following reports of a fire in the cargo hold. Fire and Emergency were alerted just after… Audio
'Thought that was it': Passengers describe 'frightening' mayday flight
Emergency services rushed to Auckland Airport as the plane from Sydney came in after reports of a fire on board.
SH1 north of Christchurch reopens after truck crash
The state highway has reopened after a truck was removed.
Young drivers urged to set phones to 'do not disturb'
The AA says New Zealand should consider introducing cameras detecting people using their phone while driving, as well as lifting the penalty. Audio
The dangers of driving while distracted
How big a role does distraction play in New Zealand's poor youth road safety record compared to things like speed, alcohol, or inexperience? Audio
Axing buses could endanger students, principal says
A Queenstown principal believes plans to scrap 10 dedicated school buses will have severe impacts on student attendance and could put children in danger. Audio
