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Esk River Bridge slow-down on SH2 for cracks to be repaired
Hawke's Bay's Esk River Bridge is 80 years old and it will take 3 weeks to repair it.
KiwiRail issues apology after Te Huia stoppage strands passengers, causes wide disruption
Auckland Transport say most trains are now within a few minutes of the timetable.
Fluoridation ruled unlawful, leaders meeting failure, highway example and congestion charges | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 15 2023
Fluoridation order contained procedural error, despite planned three-leader summit the parties caution against imminent final deal, State Highway 25a showcases the speed of construction when working together and Auckland City Council considers fees for driving at peak time. Video / Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency / NZHerald
Simon Wilson: Ready for the Steven Joyce and Wayne Brown Roadshow?
OPINION: Some suggestions for the new Government on fixing Auckland, including car parks.
Restore Passenger Rail protesters block off Queen St
A small group of Restore Passenger Rail protesters block off Queen St during their slow march to voice their demands for more affordable and reliable public transport. Video/ Alyse Wright
Coromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months early
The reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.
Calls for accountability for shoddy roads grow as motorists tire of forking out
Waka Kotahi hasn't accepted any claims for vehicle damage in three years.
Study shows proposed ferry service risks high costs
Projected fares prompt transport boffins to recommend people rely on buses instead.
Auckland towers planned on site of Downtown carpark
Exclusive: Auckland councillors have still to approve the sale of the carpark building.
Ferry operator still won’t have fares to Waiheke regulated
Waka Kotahi has been reviewing the exemption granted to Fullers360.
Waikato highway closures: Where the roadworks are
Waka Kotahi to get started on 750 lane kilometres of road renewals planned this summer.
SUV and ute sales slowed due to NZ’s Clean Car Discount – expect that to reverse under a new government
Urgent climate-related transport challenges continue to hang in the balance.
SH1 Tamahere to close for road resurfacing
The interchange will be closed over three nights.
Mainfreight has post-pandemic freight frenzy hangover
The company's sinking lid means it has 500 fewer employees since March.
Bluebridge Cook Strait ferry forced to turn back after hitting wharf
The hull has been damaged and there is a small hole above the water line.
Air NZ looks to future: Supersonic planes, robots and VR travel on the radar
The airline is thinking big as it faces more disruption due to engine issues.
Ngāruawāhia section of Waikato Expressway to close at night
The works will start on Sunday and are set to run until December 14.
South Waikato highway to close for resurfacing work
From November 13, there are several daytime road closures south of Tokoroa.
Can 5000 new homes rise at Beachlands with no reticulated water, sewage?
Bore water for homes and a new sewage treatment system are proposed by developers.
Travel chaos: Two years of Air NZ flight disruptions due to engine problem
Chief executive Greg Foran spoke to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking this morning.
Steven Joyce: Rolling back regulation will be new Govt's first mission
OPINION: And the other tasks new Government needs to get to work on.
Speed limit U-turn: Rotorua moves to 'tailored' approach over blanket rules
New rules mean the council will need to lower speed limits around schools.
Watch: An EV takes on one of NZ's most terrifying mountain roads
The view is breathtaking - but it's all eyes forward to avoid a sheer drop, and sheep.
Arrival of first new Interislander mega-ferry delayed
KiwiRail is keen to avoid introducing the ferry before Cook Strait’s busy summer season.
Watch: Car caught driving the wrong way down Auckland motorway
The incident happened on the Southwestern Motorway this morning.
Qantas makes Wellington a stronghold - why it's so keen on the capital
Qantas continues its international rebuild as it faces flak at home.
On and off ramps close as works switches to southbound expressway
Work begins on the southbound lanes after Sunday, November 5.
Downer profit halves, named as co-defendant in leaky building claim
Revenue rises 26 per cent to $2.7 billion.
Why are potholes repeatedly patched over rather than fixed?
When it comes to fixing potholes in your district, it all comes down to funding.
'Significant disruption': Road to close for three months in $655m project
'There will be an inevitable impact for people who travel through this area.'
Interislander changes refund process as passengers wait six weeks to get money back
A Commerce Commission investigation into the Cook Strait ferry company is ongoing.