Transport stories
Earlier-than-expected repairs will restore freight and tourist services on the Midland Line, boosting the West Coast economy after fire damage.
Shipping firms may face a sharp squeeze as the IMO sulphur cap lifts fuel bills by as much as USD $60 billion a year.
The State-Owned Enterprise posted an underlying operating surplus of USD $23 million, even as the Kaikoura earthquake cut revenue and hit freight.
New Zealand risks falling behind unless businesses and government prepare for AI-driven disruption to jobs, productivity and policy, experts warn.
Freight services on the Main North Line will be disrupted until Bridge 90 is replaced after quake damage cut the route near Hundalee.
Drivers are unlikely to face major queues, with the new ramp signals expected to operate only when needed to keep Auckland traffic flowing safely.
The reopened rail link would restore TranzAlpine passenger trips and freight traffic after a 300-hectare fire damaged bridges and signalling.
The new system could help self-driving cars mix safely with human drivers on busy roads, a key step towards smart traffic by 2030.
Auckland road works are a step nearer, with a Board of Inquiry set to weigh the project and submissions later this year.
Public submissions will now test the East West Link, with the board process expected to give industry greater certainty over timing.
Urban housing supply could rise faster as new legislation and a planned motorway route aim to ease Northland's growth bottlenecks.
Temporary bridges on the alternate route between Picton and Christchurch will ease delays after the Kaikoura quake, while SH1 repairs continue.
Freight services have resumed from Lake Grassmere after KiwiRail reopened one section, while repairs continue on 709 quake-hit rail sites.
A 99 per cent Sitewise score has set a new national benchmark for contractor safety, boosting confidence among clients and staff.
Auckland's underground rail link has moved closer to construction, with expressions of interest sought for tunnels, stations and rail systems.
More than 100 workers have repaired the Picton-to-Grassmere section, edging the earthquake-hit Main North Line closer to reopening.
New Zealand shares dipped, driven by Meridian's installment payment concerns, while newcomer Fliway Group fell below its offer price on its debut.
Sweeping tech innovations poised to revolutionise transport in 2017, from autonomous vehicle advances to enhanced safety protocols.
Mayoral hopeful Victoria Crone proposes a digital guru to steer Auckland towards becoming a leading digital city.
Big Data drives transport innovation, as Unisys NZ's Director outlines the vast potential and challenges ahead.
