Transport

Auckland's rapid transit vision 50 years apart - left: 1974 concept art for an electric metro with an underground CBD loop (Source: Gifford Jackson, MOTAT, CC BY 4.0) and right: a train at Karanga-a-Hape station during a dress rehearsal (Source: 1News).

Underground at last: century-long road to the City Rail Link in video

The idea of underground rail can be traced back to the early 20th century, when the city's tram network was still the dominant mode of public transport.

12:50pm

6:59

Republicans and Democrats unite over renaming airport for Dolly Parton

The change would make Parton the first woman whose name adorns one of America’s 50 busiest airports.

9:38am

Drivers will be required to give way to buses leaving stops on roads with speed limits of 60km/h or under.

Four road rules are changing – and not just drivers need to take note

The Government says the changes are intended to reflect how Kiwis use roads and footpaths.

8:53am

He'd never driven a bus, now Kiwi is behind the wheel of a London double-decker

Simon McCarthny says his new job in one of the busiest cities in the world has been "eye-opening."

6:13am

The shattered window on a Ryanair plane that was broken by a stray engine part shortly after takeoff, causing a man's head to be sucked into the hole.

Ryanair CEO disputes report passenger was nearly sucked out shattered window

"We don’t think any part of his body got out the window, but he was certainly sucked in very dramatic circumstances towards the window."

Friday 8:46am

Underground at last: century-long road to the City Rail Link in video

The idea of underground rail can be traced back to the early 20th century, when the city's tram network was still the dominant mode of public transport.

12:50pm

6:59

Republicans and Democrats unite over renaming airport for Dolly Parton

The change would make Parton the first woman whose name adorns one of America’s 50 busiest airports.

9:38am

Four road rules are changing – and not just drivers need to take note

The Government says the changes are intended to reflect how Kiwis use roads and footpaths.

8:53am

He'd never driven a bus, now Kiwi is behind the wheel of a London double-decker

Simon McCarthny says his new job in one of the busiest cities in the world has been "eye-opening."

6:13am

Ryanair CEO disputes report passenger was nearly sucked out shattered window

"We don’t think any part of his body got out the window, but he was certainly sucked in very dramatic circumstances towards the window."

Friday 8:46am

Auckland's City Rail Link finally opens - what you need to know

There will be a special timetable running on Sunday before commuters get their first go on Monday.

Friday 6:00am

6:36

A flag at half mast at Mt Albert Grammar.

Police urge families to get support after Auckland student's rail death

A teenaged boy was struck and killed by a train near Baldwin Ave railway station yesterday – confirmed today to be a Mount Albert Grammar student.

Thu, Sep 10

An Amazon cargo plane sits at the Miami International Airport after it overshot the runway.

Pilot warned of speed before Amazon plane careened off Miami runway

According to newly-released flight information, a pilot repeatedly warned his co-pilot they were going too fast as they approached for landing.

Thu, Sep 10

Corruption, bribery and fraud allegations in driver licensing probed

NZTA is investigating allegations of bribery, fraud and corruption in the driver licensing system, with hundreds of drivers now being told to re-sit their tests.

Thu, Sep 10

As exhaust fumes improve, road dust takes over as a health concern

Some EVs and SUVs are heavier than conventional cars, making the problem worse.

Thu, Sep 10

Officers and other emergency responders could be seen at Baldwin Avenue.

Trains cancelled after 'transport incident' at Baldwin Ave station

Police say there's no ongoing risk but asked the public to avoid the station, with Auckland Transport reporting delays and cancellations on the Western Line.

Wed, Sep 9

A petrol tanker on fire on the Kapiti Expressway

Major disruption on Kapiti Coast after SH1 petrol tanker fire

The truck's cab caught fire on the Peka Peka Expressway just south of the Ōtaki River around 5am.

Wed, Sep 9

Speed camera trailers vandalised 18 times in first year of operation

Several units were graffitied, others were damaged, and one had a tyre slashed.

Wed, Sep 9

Road envy: Resident questions council call over asphalt resealing

Chris Stone says the council knew it was about to reseal a road in asphalt when it told his subdivision the material was unaffordable.

Wed, Sep 9

Emergency services respond to a crash on Auckland's Northern Motorway.

Bus, truck crash on Auckland's SH1 closed lanes for four hours

One person received minor injuries in the crash that caused major traffic disruptions this morning.

Tue, Sep 8

Data shows an ongoing rise in reports of sexual assaults and other inappropriate behaviour.

Calls for tougher rideshare rules as passenger complaints rise

Complaints against taxi and rideshare drivers are rising, prompting calls for tougher regulation and mandatory in-vehicle cameras.

Tue, Sep 8

32 crashes in six years: Tauranga roundabout to get improvements

There have been 32 crashes at the roundabout intersecting Waihi Rd, Otūmoetai Rd and Cambridge Rd in Judea since 2020, with most caused by driver behaviour.

Tue, Sep 8

A Tesla Cybercab drives through Austin, Texas.

Probe launched into Elon Musk's self-driving taxis a day after launch

Federal regulators are opening an investigation into whether Tesla’s new steering-wheel-free taxis comply with safety rules, a day after the company began offering rides in the vehicles.

Sat, Sep 5

The e-scooter after colliding with a ute.

'He was really lucky': Mum calls for changes after son's e-scooter crash

A collision with a ute left Riana Grobbelaar's son with pelvic fractures, internal bleeding and memory loss, but she fears what could've happened had he not been wearing a helmet.

Sat, Sep 5

Planes could spook horses if new racecourse built, aero club warns

A nearly 100-year-old aero club near a proposed $77 million racecourse in Flaxmere is concerned about the potential for conflict if its low-flying planes spook racehorses.

Fri, Sep 4

The pilot initiative began in May to address the ongoing parking issues on Onehunga Mall.

One of Auckland’s most ticketed streets sees big drop in infringements

Locals and shoppers complained for years about the restrictive 30-minute parking limits in the area, which forced some of them to avoid it altogether.

Fri, Sep 4