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Three firms selected for Marsden Point rail link design competition

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The Government has moved a step closer to advancing the proposed Marsden Point Rail Link, with KiwiRail identifying three infrastructure companies to compete in...

Keep our roads safe this King’s Birthday weekend

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New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Hato Hone St John are urging all road users to seriously consider your safety and...

New chair and Deputy appointed to Maritime NZ board

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Associate Transport Minister James Meager has announced major leadership changes at Maritime New Zealand, confirming the appointment of a new Chair and Deputy Chair...

Consultation opens on electronic Road User Charges system

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The Government is seeking input from the technology, finance, telecommunications and retail industries as it moves toward a nationwide electronic road user charges system...

Major SH1 upgrade completed between Tīrau and Waiouru

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A major upgrade of key sections of State Highway 1 between Tīrau and Waiouru has been completed, with Transport Minister Chris Bishop confirming 128...

Passenger pulled from sea after Bluebridge ferry incident

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A person has been safely retrieved from the water after going overboard from a ferry in the Cook Strait. StraitNZ Bluebridge spokesperson Will Dady told...

Picton port upgrade plan opens for public feedback

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Public consultation has begun on a proposal to help fund major upgrades at Picton’s port, with the Marlborough District Council launching a process tied...

Transmission Gully approved for 110km/h speed limit

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Transmission Gully will move to a 110km/h speed limit from 12:01am on 16 February 2026 for the 27km stretch of State Highway 1 between...

Auckland speed camera destroyed amid revenue-gathering and surveillance backlash

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A fixed speed camera on the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway north of Auckland has been cut down with images circulating online showing the unit lying on...

Changes to the driver licensing system announced

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The Government is updating New Zealand’s Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS) to make it cheaper and easier for young people to get their driver’s...

US frees Russian sailors held after tanker seizure

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The United States has released two Russian nationals who were crew members aboard the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera, which was seized by American forces,...

US military breached UN maritime convention – Russia

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A Russian-flagged oil tanker was seized in the North Atlantic, the Russian Transport Ministry has confirmed. The Russian Transport Ministry has confirmed that the oil...

U.K. digital driving licences set to roll out this year

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The UK government is preparing to roll out digital driving licences later this year, storing them in the GOV.UK Wallet alongside other official documents,...

BP sells majority of Castrol in $6bn deal as it refocuses on oil and gas

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Energy giant BP has agreed to sell a 65% stake in its Castrol motor oil business to US investment firm Stonepeak in a deal...

Road-ready navigation: Garmin SmartDrive GPS guide for every journey

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When it comes to dependable on-the-road navigation, Garmin SmartDrive GPS navigators stand out for their clarity, ease of use, and everyday practicality. Whether you’re commuting,...

Independent audit launched to uncover full scale of flawed police breath tests

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The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has commissioned an independent audit of police breath-testing data after revelations that about 30,000 tests were falsely or...

Government to overhaul hydrogen safety rules

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The Government has agreed to update health and safety regulations governing the hydrogen sector, saying the changes will remove unnecessary barriers while 'maintaining strong...

In-water vessel cleaning technology trialed to tackle biofouling

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A new in-water vessel cleaning system designed to help commercial ships meet New Zealand’s biofouling requirements will be deployed in Auckland this summer, Biosecurity...

Interislander ferry returns to Wellington after steering issue strands passengers for hours

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Passengers aboard the Interislander ferry Kaiārahi were finally able to disembark late Friday night after spending more than six hours on board due to...

Holcim warns of job losses after government blocks foreign vessel for coastal shipping

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Building materials company Holcim says its coastal shipping operations and related local seafaring jobs are at risk after Associate Transport Minister James Meager rejected...

Bus homicide: Victim’s name released

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Police can now formally release the name of the man who died following the tragic events aboard a bus in east Auckland. A homicide enquiry...

Government drops Cook Strait emergency response vessel plan

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The Government has abandoned plans to procure dedicated emergency ocean response capabilities (EORC) for the Cook Strait, citing a sharp rise in projected costs...

Runaway truck death: Former transport boss jailed for manslaughter

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A former construction transport company boss, Ashik Ali, has been sentenced to three years in prison for manslaughter after his 20-tonne truck, long known...

NZTA revokes 440 fake commercial driver licences

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The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has revoked 440 commercial driver licences found to be fraudulent after an internal audit in July 2025 uncovered...

Illegal migrant truck licensing sparks outrage after fatal California crash

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A senior trucking industry representative has condemned California’s licensing of illegal migrant drivers following a deadly highway crash involving an undocumented migrant who had...

“F*** Off!”: National’s Digital Driver’s Licence plan met with fierce backlash

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The National Party has copped fierce backlash on social media over its plan for Digital Driver’s Licences. National’s plan to introduce digital driver’s licences has...

Critics slam Bishop’s GPS vehicle tracking plan over privacy, cost, and State control fears

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The Automobile Association (AA) has voiced serious concerns over Transport Minister Chris Bishop's proposed GPS-based vehicle tracking system, part of a planned overhaul of...

Truck owner pleads guilty to manslaughter after fatal brake failure

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Ashik Ali, director of Ashik Transport, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a runaway 20-tonne truck with faulty brakes killed road worker Johnathon Walters...

Controversial helipad approved

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Auckland Council-appointed commissioners have approved a contentious helipad application by entrepreneur Anna Mowbray and former All Black Ali Williams, despite receiving 87% opposition in...

Aratere breaks down again overnight

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Passengers aboard the troubled Aratere ferry were stranded overnight after the vessel broke down en route to Wellington due to a propulsion drive issue. The...

Public consultation opens on 110km/h speed limit proposal for SH1 Transmission Gully and Raumati Straights

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Transport Minister Chris Bishop has announced the start of a six-week public consultation on a proposal to raise the speed limit on State Highway...

Auckland train services halted for 16 days for City Rail Link preparations

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Auckland’s passenger trains will be suspended from April 12 to 27 as KiwiRail undertakes major infrastructure upgrades for the City Rail Link, set to...

Man charged after indecency incidents on Wellington buses

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A 27-year-old man has been charged following a series of offending which occurred on the Wellington public transport network. In early March, Police received reports...

Edinburgh drivers face shocking parking price hikes

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Edinburgh City Council has proposed steep increases in parking charges, with rates rising by up to 17% across key areas of the Scottish capital...

Truck driver charged after dangerous overtaking manoeuvre on SH29

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A Tauranga truck driver has been charged with dangerous driving after dashcam footage captured him overtaking two vehicles on the wrong side of the...

Wellington bus lane camera nets $221K+ in fines in just over a month

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A new fixed bus lane camera on Riddiford Street, near Wellington Regional Hospital, issued 1,475 tickets totaling $221,250 in fines between December 9 and...

Auckland commuters face train closures as rail network undergoes critical upgrades

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Auckland commuters returning from the holiday break faced disruptions as buses replaced trains across the rail network, which is closed for critical upgrades throughout...

Strong southerly swells disrupt Cook Strait sailings

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Large southerly swells forecast for January 4th and 5th are impacting Cook Strait sailings, with Interislander forced to cancel two morning trips of the...

Ferry procurement plan sparks controversy amid cost and timeline concerns

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The government has unveiled plans to establish a new state-owned company to procure two ferries for the Cook Strait, aiming to replace the aging...

‘Demoracy restored’ to Auckland Transport – Brown

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The Government is restoring democratic accountability to transport decision-making in Auckland, ensuring voters can hold their elected representatives responsible for the city's transport policies,...

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