864 lives endangered by failure of single part, safety report finds
The failure of one aged part aboard the Interislander ferry Kaitaki led to it losing power and drifting…
Ferry fuel surcharge will disproportionately affect farmers, says transport leader
Bluebridge’s FAF was currently at 37%, after peaking at 48% last month. Several South Island transport companies moving…
Auckland Harbour Bridge sways beneath crowds – protests curbed
Dense crowds of as few as 250 people can trigger side-to-side swaying on the Auckland Harbour Bridge’s clip-on…
What’s driving Kiwis to keep older cars on the road longer?
New Zealand’s car fleet – already older than other developed countries – is ageing further, a new report…
Northland Corridor Brynderwyn Hills alternative enters fast-track consent process
The Northland Corridor is a 100km stretch of highway connecting Auckland to Northland, split into three stages. The…
Parking change at one of Auckland’s most ticketed streets coming soon
A pilot initiative to increase parking time limits at one of Auckland’s most ticketed streets will come into…
Highway speed camera in Otago knocked down, catches fire
Police are investigating after a newly-installed speed camera on an Otago highway was knocked to the ground and…
West Coast left exposed as plea for emergency bridges refused
The NZ Transport Agency is sticking to its guns over its refusal to store emergency bridge stock on…
Drivers on notice as major change to restricted licences kicks in
An information campaign is warning restricted drivers of a major change to how their licence works – ahead…
Famous Whangārei bridge closed after cracks found in giant ‘fishhooks’
Whangārei’s $32m Te Matau a Pohe bascule bridge is to be closed for repairs after the discovery of…
Police ‘appalled’ by motorists speeding through school zones
Speeding through school zones is a common problem around the country, according to the New Zealand Principals’ Federation.…
CRL opening update expected in weeks as fuel crisis adds pressure
The $5.5 billion City Rail Link (CRL) appears on track to open to the public in the second…