Transport stories
Auckland's transport pipeline could gain certainty as Labour's proposed fuel levy and targeted rates aim to cover a near NZD $500 million annual gap.
Transport bottlenecks in Auckland could ease as the government’s NZD $2.6 billion package targets roads, rail and bus links.
Auckland businesses could gain GBP £1.3 billion a year if peak-time gridlock is eased, according to a new report warning of mounting costs.
Uber NZ's comedic ad backfires, ASA deems it misleading, casting doubt on the rigour of driver checks amidst humour claims.
Freight was diverted to road and shipping after the Kaikoura earthquake, and KiwiRail has been rewarded for helping keep New Zealand supplied.
Cheaper batteries are set to make electric cars affordable upfront in major markets by 2029, spurring a faster global sales surge.
Wellington gears up for a greener commute with electric buses set to join its transport fleet from July next year.
Rising log volumes are pushing the port towards a £70 million overhaul to avoid bottlenecks and support future coastal shipping.
The funding will bring forward 10,500 homes in north-west Auckland, but Mayor Phil Goff says the city still needs billions more to cope with growth.
Repairs are easing the Picton-Christchurch line's rebuild, with work trains now able to cross the Clarence Bridge again after earthquake damage.
Safer streets and lower running costs are among the gains researchers say connected sensors could bring to New Zealand's urban centres.
Freight services on the Main North Line remain months away, with only 10 kilometres left to repair after the 2016 earthquake.
Charging networks and low running costs are helping New Zealand’s electric car uptake, as registrations hit a monthly record and sales broadened.
Christchurch motorists should see congestion ease as the USD $112 million Russley Road upgrade is set to open months early next year.
Commuters faced delays almost as soon as Auckland’s NZD $1.4 billion Waterview Tunnel opened, as curious motorists swamped the route.
Commuters should still expect disruptions as crews remove roadway and build support structures, but one lane each way will stay open.
It boosts Siemens’ predictive maintenance push, as the deal with MRX Technologies aims to cut rail delays and lift asset availability.
ComfortDelGro Corporation Australia (CDC) has adopted Mobileye's Advanced Driver Assistance System, an early warning system for on-road vehicles.
Exporters face a shifting trade climate as political upheaval in the EU and US reshapes freight flows and New Zealand's prospects.
Forestry-driven log volumes are set to outgrow current capacity, prompting Eastland Port to seek consent for a twin-berth expansion.
