Transport
NZTA to cut more than 120 jobs, MPI confirms 391 roles going
The transport agency is axing more than a hundred extra jobs, as the Ministry for Primary Industry looks to lose 10 percent of the work force.
Future of Te Huia train service to be decided
The future of the Waikato to Auckland passenger train service Te Huia will be decided on Thursday when the Transport Agency meets in Auckland. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZTA board to determine Te Huia's fate
A petition to save the service has gained more than 4000 signatures in less than four days.
Mayor calls for government help after SH1 closure
A Northland leader is calling on the government to provide financial support to businesses hard hit by the closure of State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills.
Manawatu, Hawke's Bay excited for new highway connection
Travel between Manawatu and Hawkes Bay looks to improve travel times - Jimmy Ellingham reports on how the new Te Ahu a Turanga project is progressing Audio
Auckland Transport apologises to mayor, delays parking changes
It had planned to bring in charges for overnight parking, but Wayne Brown said he had no idea it was happening.
Under-repair highway bridge shut after truckies breach rules
Road closure breaches mean a full closure is needed for State Highway 53 Tauwharenīkau Bridge repairs.
Te Huia Auckland committee finally includes Waikato council after three-year wait
But it might be too late to make a difference to the Waikato to Auckland passenger train service.
Court clears NZTA to acquire land for Mt Messenger bypass
The owner of a farm - parts of which a court has ruled can be acquired for the bypass - says he has no regrets about fighting the project.
The Panel with Claire Amos & Chris Wikaira (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Claire Amos & Chris Wikaira discuss why quinoa could be the perfect crop for New Zealand's climate, and how council red tape is discouraging the… Audio
The Panel with Claire Amos & Chris Wikaira (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Claire Amos & Chris Wikaira discuss the re-introduction of charter schools, and whether electricity should be subsidised for struggling households… Audio
SH1 Brynderwyns reopening pushed back to end of June
It had been due to reopen on 13 May but another seven weeks have been added to an already nine-week closure.
'The streets are contested':The residents who back the end to free parking in Auckland's centre
No one has the right to free parking in the city centre, and the charges have many benefits, a residents' group says. Audio
Seasonal workers left in limbo after Air Vanuatu shuts
Seasonal workers here and in Vanuatu have been left in limbo with Air Vanuatu grounding all flights. Immigration NZ national manager Pacific Loua Ward spoek to Corin Dann. Audio
Auckland city centre residents welcome overnight parking fees
Auckland city centre residents group spokesman Adam Parkinson says a turnover of cars is good for local business Audio
Parking charges 'poorly executed' - deputy mayor
Auckland Transport should go back and consult with affected parties over its new overnight on-street parking changes, deputy mayor Desley Simpson says. Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Graham & Simon Wilson (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Kathryn Graham and Simon Wilson discuss the removal of free evening and weekend parking in the Auckland CBD, and the impact of the solar storm on… Audio
Deputy mayor says AT should consult over parking
Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson says it would be fair for Auckland Transport to go back and consult over its parking changes. She speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
How much do you pay for parking?
Visual journalist Marika Khabazi walked the streets of downtown Auckland to find out how much people are already forking out for a carpark. Audio
Motorists seeing red over Auckland parking changes
Auckland Transport says new parking fees are necessary because it needs to find 73 million dollars for the upcoming year. Finn Blackwell reports Audio