Wellington public transport bus shortage adds to train troubles
Wellington commuters can expect at least another day of difficulty.
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$830m Penlink road at Whangaparāoa Peninsula will be tolled
Cars will pay $3 at peak times and $2 off-peak
Focus: Michael Wood on Clean Car Discount shake-up
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$80 million paid out on Teslas - Feebate EV scheme rejigged
The Government will hike fees and cut rebates as the EV policy is too successful.
Watch: Acting Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni speaks with Mike Hosking
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Wellington Restore Passenger Rail protesters back in court
Another five people have been charged with blocking a Wellington road.
$346k Auckland crossing dug up for repair months later
The contractor was told to fix the problems at no cost to ratepayers.
Brynderwyns pass latest storm test to be fully reopened in both directions
The weekend storm didn't put a dampener on the Brynderwyns reopening on Monday.
Possible bypass routes for SH1 at Brynderwyns, closed for weeks after summer floods
National won't say if it still plans to tunnel under the Brynderwyns.
New train rules from today: Kiwirail bosses called into Beehive to explain
Speed restrictions and a reduced train timetable are in place today in Wellington.
Passenger rail ripe for revival after hybrid trains announced
The announcement has sparked advocates' hopes of a nationwide rail revival.
Horror ferry crash: Skipper suffered broken neck; family say he’s buoyed by kind support
Bill Elliott, 77, remains in hospital after the collision.
Watch: 'Little hero' stops school bus after driver passes out
Dillon Reeves brought the vehicle to a safe stop on a busy road.
Kerikeri road closure plan tweaked after outcry over GP access
Road closure would have also stopped some Kerikeri residents driving home.
False teeth and a cat flap: The strangest items Kiwis leave in Ubers
And the New Zealand city with the most forgetful Uber riders.
30km/h speed limits proposed for 93 per cent of Wellington streets
Wellington City councillors have voted to put the draft plan out for public consultation.
Climate targets rely too much on forestry, Govt watchdog says
Climate Change Commission says more needs to be done to meet emissions targets.
Why doesn't NZ shift to coastal shipping and rail for freight?
Trucking still accounts for nearly 80 per cent of shipping in New Zealand.
Multiple Anzac Day crashes as holiday-makers attempt to return home
Two people died and multiple people were seriously injured in crashes across the country.
Some Interislander sailings cancelled due to sickness, uptick in crew shortages
Interislander says illness and recruitment issues both affect crew availability.
Watch: School bus driver slams brakes on to teach kids a lesson
The driver faces 30 charges over the incident.
Design for Living: New designs for flexible streets
Bright ideas that make cities better: flexible streets.
'It will come to an end': No more fuel tax subsidy after June
Talking to Newstalk ZB, the Minister of Finance confirmed the subsidy will end soon.
Restore Passenger Rail protesters released from custody on bail
Protesters have appeared in Wellington District Court on charges of endangering transport.
New bike ferries proposed for Auckland harbour
A local company says it could be ferrying bikes across the harbour as soon as next year.
Reverse gear: Auckland Transport abandons plan to remove kerbside parking without consultation
Phil Goff called an earlier plan by AT "bloody arrogant".
'At last': Final bridge in $262m State Highway 2 project to open
Locals pleased about "major milestone", but say it won't be a congestion 'silver bullet'
Work to begin on temporary access to Marainanga Gorge
Contractors are working on repairs to the road through Marainanga Gorge.
Taxpayers forking out $1.2m weekly to keep Auckland light rail's wheels turning
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has promised to expand Auckland's light rail to Takapuna.
Uber launches EV subsidy programme for NZ drivers
Drivers with fully-electric vehicles will be eligible for a service fee discount.
Kiwis shopping less but travelling and partying more
Kiwis spent more in sectors like travel and hospitality in the March quarter.
Immigration changes announced for beleaguered ferry services
Four out of five key occupations now have a work-to-residence pathway.
What makes our buses so bad
There's plenty of blame to share around - including for ourselves, the public.