Transport stories
Scientists warn the world could breach 1.5C as soon as 2030, raising flood, drought and sea level risks unless emissions fall sharply.
Business and government leaders will hear how blockchain could improve data control, security and efficiency across key sectors at an Auckland conference.
Public backing could help New Zealand's Kaikoura rebuild beat nine global finalists in a civil engineering award vote.
Higher truck operating costs, including fuel and road user charges, are set to feed through to shoppers as freight firms lift prices.
The project’s funding gap has been narrowed after a consortium offered to match the governments’ combined AUD $10 billion commitment.
Road maintenance is up, but state highway investment is down sharply, heightening fears of a future infrastructure deficit as traffic grows.
Northland’s fast-moving network of chargers is helping EV drivers reach Cape Reinga, with 13 stations now in place across the region.
More than 600 delegates will hear ministers, mayors and industry leaders discuss funding, transport and planning at Auckland’s biggest infrastructure conference.
Space, safety and pollution concerns are driving a rethink in central Melbourne, where streets may be narrowed and parking repurposed.
The rail operator plans to measure and report emissions, while shifting more freight off roads could cut New Zealand's annual output by 518,000 tonnes.
Female enrolments at Manukau Institute of Technology’s new transport course are helping tackle a driver shortage that has hit freight operators hard.
Lower-emission cars could become more affordable in New Zealand if ministers adopt incentives, fuel pricing reforms and tougher scrappage rules.
Record transport spending will not ease congestion or housing shortages fast enough, according to Infrastructure New Zealand, which says funding still lags Australia.
Civil firms fear a USD $2 billion lull in work could push skills and equipment overseas before rapid transit projects begin.
After nearly eight years of delays and cost overruns, the 55-kilometre crossing will cut travel times by 60 per cent for millions.
Auckland Transport's 10-year plan, with a budget of NZD $28 billion, underscores intelligent transport technology as crucial for future transport solutions.
Road spending is set to top AUD $20 billion this financial year, but rail projects may crowd it out after 2018 as costs rise.
Urban air mobility took a step closer as the all-electric craft rose 5 metres in a 53-second self-piloted test flight in Oregon.
As cities tighten scooter rules, dockless electric rides are testing whether they can shift short car trips and ease congestion.
Trucks are still likely to dominate freight because perishable goods and last-mile deliveries favour faster, door-to-door road transport.
