Transport
New app for drivers to pay warrant, rego
The new app will pave the way for digital drivers licences, says Digitising Government Minister Judith Collins.
Public transport subsidies are ending. Here's how much fares will rise
In some places, young people will be paying up to $8 more for a trip, but in others, fares aren't rising at all. Here's the breakdown.
Te Huia supporters concerned funding for service will not continue
Advocacy groups say the train service is "developing well", but the transport minister says it's one of NZ's most heavily subsidised public transport services.
Public transport subsidies to end
Tuesday marks the last day of public transport subsidies but campaigners for free public transport are not giving up the fight. Wellington student and spokesperson for the group Free Fares Mike Hervel… Audio
Three seriously hurt in crash at Hastings roundabout
The road was blocked and motorists advised to take an alternate route.
Community reels after two children killed in driveway deaths
An Auckland councillor says a community has been unnerved by the driveway deaths of two children. Franklin Ward councillor Andy Baker spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Petrol prices creep up around the country
As cost pressures on households remain high, petrol prices are also creeping back up across the motu, above $3 a litre in some places. Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Musk in China to discuss full self driving Teslas
Elon Musk wants to enable Full Self Driving on Tesla's cars in China and transfer the data collected by those vehicles offshore to train its algorithms. Wedbush Securities Analyst Dan Ives spoke to… Audio
The suburb with Wellington's worst bus service
"Proportionally, we were one of the most cancelled and suspended suburbs in the entire city last year."
US motorist caught using mannequin to drive in carpool lane
Police pulling over a driver noticed something strange about their passenger: "The goatee was sharp ... just a little too sharp."
Government urged to hit the gas on revamp of road user charges
Infrastructure New Zealand is pushing for new road user charges to be brought in quicker to help relieve pressure on strained transport funding.
Wellington bus drivers' union meeting to disrupt services
Wellington commuters should plan ahead as a disruption to services is expected next week.
Rail bridge reopened after floods left it sagging
A flood damaged rail bridge has been reopened after a support was swept away in high water, leaving the 610m-long structure sagging, but a mayor says more work is needed on crucial infrastructure.
US targets airlines' 'junk fees' in new aviation rules
The new rules require airlines to disclose extra service fees alongside the full fare and offer cash refunds for cancelled flights - not vouchers or credit.
Cash fare boxes stolen from Wellington buses
Police are investigating a string of cash fare boxes stolen from buses in Wellington.
Toll for Ashburton’s second bridge not being ruled out
The Transport Minister is not ruling out introducing a toll on a second Ashburton bridge - either on the new bridge or existing State Highway 1 crossing - to help pay for its construction.
Existing roads could be tolled, officials tell Transport Minister
Simeon Brown is being encouraged to look at charging for existing roads to relieve pressure on transport funding.
Tesla cuts prices after falling sales
Tesla has cut its vehicle prices in several major markets - including the US, China and Germany - after quarterly results showed falling sales and intensifying competition from other EV makers… Audio
NZ rail's track of perpetual failure
KiwiRail's future could be veering more towards mothballs than mega-ferries, but the government's not sending out any hints Audio
Call for Commerce Commission probe of New Zealand air fares
The airline sector is ripe for the kind of investigation that has been carried out in the grocery and banking sectors, Consumer NZ believes. Audio