Roads
Govt urged to ramp up investment in NZ's roads
The government is being urged to ramp up investment in road maintenance. Audio
Cyclists don't slow traffic as much as thought - researcher
Frustrated with bikes slowing traffic? New research from Portland shows cyclists don't usually affect traffic speeds much, even though it may feel like they do. Audio
Do bicycles slow cars down on low speed, low traffic roads?
Frustrated with bikes slowing traffic? New research from Portland shows cyclists don't usually affect traffic speeds much, even though it may feel like they do. Audio
The Weekend Panel with Jane Clifton & Richard Harman
Our weekend panellists Jane Clifton and Richard Harman offer their thoughts on the past week's news from Aotearoa and abroad. They're looking at Covid-19-related matters and the launch of the… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Linda Clark & Richard Harman
As election day creeps closer, the last week has seen more political scandals come to light, and politicians from both sides of the aisle handing in their resignations. Weekend panellists Linda Clark… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Linda Clark & Richard Harman
Linda Clark and Richard Harman offer their thoughts on issues like euthanasia and cannabis, but primarily this week it's politics, and how the new-look National party is positioned with the New… Audio
Dangerspace
Eddie Sanders has developed an online interactive map to record transport 'near misses'. He joins us to tel us all about Dangerspace. Audio
Drivers, get out of the way - emergency services' plea
That's the message from emergency services frustrated with Auckland drivers who are blocking their way as they rush to critical incidents, lights flashing and sirens blazing.
Dash cam footage… Video, Audio
Era of mobility as a service
Bill McKay talks to Kathryn about the burgeoning need to share streets as we move into the era of 'Mobility as a Service'. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at… Audio
Cheap alcohol fuelling NZ's worsening drinking culture
Data released from New Zealand's largest annual health survey shows that our drinking culture is continuing to move in the wrong direction. Alcohol Healthwatch Executive Director Dr Nicki Jackson says… Audio
Sinkhole opens up on Tauranga road
A sinkhole has forced the closure of a road in the south of Tauranga city. Police say the hole on Oropi Road appeared early this afternoon and the road will remain closed as council engineers assess… Video, Audio
Three Minutes Max: Kathryn Burnett on national 'use your goddamn indicator' month
Short, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on subjects of their choice. Screenwriter and playwright Kathryn Burnett on New Zealand drivers' issues with indicators Audio
Do we need to reduce our speed limits?
The NZTA says the speed limits are too high on nearly 90 percent of New Zealand roads. Caroline Perry from the BRAKE road safety charity joins us with her thoughts on the idea. Audio
18 people killed on NZ roads in just five days
Eighteen people have died on New Zealand roads since Monday, with at least six of them under the age of 18. And with the Easter break fast approaching, road safety experts warn the road toll is likely… Audio
Investment to fix our deadly roads
The Government has announced a $1.4 billion plan over three years to improve roads and lower the number of deaths on them. The investment will make 870 kilometres of high-risk highways safer. Audio
Road linking Chch to Coast to stay closed until next week
A woman from the Gloriavale Christian community drowned after a stop bank on the swollen Haupiri River gave way, while a 20m section of the main road between Christchurch and the West Coast has washed… Video, Audio
Person killed when bus, car collide on tourist route
A person has died after a tourist bus and rental car collided on State Highway 6 near Kingston this morning. Ten others were taken to hospital, including one who is in a critical condition. Video, Audio
No four lanes - but safer road to Whangarei promised
New Zealand Transport Agency has confirmed it won't be building a four-lane highway from Whangarei to Te Hana. Instead it's promising to fix up the worst bit - the notorious stretch of road between… Video, Audio
$150 million for Tairawhiti-Gisborne
The largest chunk of the money will be spent on roading - $137 million - with most of the remainder to be spent on tourism. Audio
Coromandel road blocked again following slips
Coromandel is mopping up after yet another storm damaged roads and stranded tourists. Video, Audio