An Auckland Transport bus went up in flames last night after a crash with a car on Tamaki Drive, near Mechanics Bay.

Auckland's Tāmaki Dr reopened after fatal bus crash

All bus services are back to operating as normal.

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A spokesperson for the Coastguard said three vessels coordinated the evacuation.

Passengers forced to evacuate Waiheke ferry after fire reported

Several Island Direct ferry sailings were cancelled after the incident in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf.

Thu, Oct 23

A car and an AT bus collided and resulted in a fire to both vehicles.

Auckland's Tāmaki Dr to remain closed tonight after horror bus crash

A car and an AT bus collided, which resulted in a fire to both vehicles on Tamaki Drive shortly after 9pm yesterday.

Thu, Oct 23

Air NZ heading for first half-loss of up to $55 million

Air NZ heading for first half-loss of up to $55 million

The airline said it had hoped for an increase in domestic and US flights, which did not materialise, while ongoing problems with engine repairs would cost another $20m in addition to other costs.

Wed, Oct 22

Two electric trains wait for passengers at Auckland's Britomart train station.

Auckland, Wellington trains to shut down for Labour Weekend upgrades

Buses will replace trains across both cities, beginning on Friday in Auckland and on Saturday in the capital.

Wed, Oct 22

Transport Minister Chris Bishop.

Funding green-lit for next phase of major road projects

Minister says the investment will accelerate progress on major transport corridors including SH1 upgrades in Wellington – with a second Mt Victoria tunnel – the Northland Expressway, East West Link in Auckland and Hamilton Southern Links.

Mon, Oct 20

One of NZTA's white SUV speed cameras.

Speed camera-equipped SUVs: How many drivers have been caught speeding?

The nondescript SUVs first hit the road in May, replacing police vans, when NZTA took over control of New Zealand's speed enforcement tools.

Fri, Oct 17

A security officer pulled the woman off the tracks in Kayseri, Türkiye after she stepped out without looking.

Security guard saves woman from being hit by tram in Türkiye

Surveillance video footage showed the office swiftly pulling the woman, who was wearing headphones, from the path of the oncoming vehicle.

Fri, Oct 17

An Air New Zealand plane (file image).

Air New Zealand pilot wins age discrimination case

Captain Garth McGearty took the claim against the airline to the Employment Court.

Wed, Oct 15

Police were notified that a truck and freight train had collided at 6.20am.

Roads reopen after truck and train collision on Kapiti Coast

"Fortunately both the truck and train drivers are uninjured," a police spokesperson said.

Wed, Oct 15

Kawhia Road, Te Mata after Bridal Veil Falls, is blocked due to a slip.

Highways still closed in Waikato, Taranaki after flooding, slips

Communities were cut off in parts yesterday due to torrential rain, which caused widespread road closures.

Wed, Oct 15

Driver using phone while driving generic image.

AA calls for driving offence fines to rise - 'Well behind the times'

The motoring organisation, with a claimed membership of more than a million, renews calls for an overhaul of penalties.

Wed, Oct 15

A current Interislander passenger ferry (file picture).

Govt confirms shipyard for new Cook Strait ferries

The shipbuilder was the "largest modern integrated shipbuilding enterprise in Southern China," Peters said in his media release.

Tue, Oct 14

A road closure pictured at the Brynderwyn Hills in 2024.

Two four-day closures of Brynderwyns next month

New Zealand Transport Agency said the route would be closed to ensure the route is in peak condition ahead of the busy summer season.

Tue, Oct 14

Why chip seal practicality beats out asphalt popularity for road maintenance

Why chip seal practicality beats out asphalt popularity for road maintenance

NZTA said it didn't make its decisions based on ride quality or customer perception but on what was the best asset-management decision.

Mon, Oct 13

A trial starting in July found nearly a thousand people had overdue payments.

Govt to expand vehicle seizure scheme for unpaid court fines

Bailiffs scanned 67,536 number plates and identified 982 people with overdue court fines or reparations between July 9 and October 6.

Sun, Oct 12

Aratere.

KiwiRail to sell Aratere ferry for recycling in India

The ferry, which made its final Cook Strait crossing in August, served as part of the Interislander fleet for 26 years.

Fri, Oct 10

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including heavy rain on the way for some, a timeline for the Gaza hostages to be released, and why Princess Catherine says put down your phone.

News in 90 Seconds October 10

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including heavy rain on the way for some, a timeline for the Gaza hostages to be released, and why Princess Catherine says put down your phone.

Fri, Oct 10

A dent could be seen in the nose cone of the Fiji Airways Boeing 737.

Fiji Airways flight returns to Christchurch airport after bird strike

The Nadi-destined plane landed back in Christchurch shortly before 4.45pm.

Thu, Oct 9

Air NZ Airbus A320.

Flight cancelled after Air NZ plane is struck by lightning

The passenger service hit stormy weather during a flight from Auckland to Dunedin this morning.

Tue, Oct 7

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a man’s arrested over an attack on Winston Peters’ house, why hundreds of people might need to resit their driving test, and will the ‘Mushroom Murder’ case see duelling appeals?

News in 90 Seconds October 7

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including a man’s arrested over an attack on Winston Peters’ house, why hundreds of people might need to resit their driving test, and will the 'Mushroom Murder' case see duelling appeals?

Tue, Oct 7

The incident was reported shortly after 6am.

Road reopens, delays persist following bus crash in Wellington

Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle crash involving a bus on Wellington Rd/ SH1 near Kilbirnie Crescent shortly before 6am.

Mon, Oct 6

Car clocked speeding at 204km/h highlights need for cameras – AA

Car clocked speeding at 204km/h highlights need for cameras – AA

Some "incredibly reckless, dangerous" behaviour on the roads is inevitable, says AA spokesperson.

Sat, Oct 4

A person uses their phone on a Motu Move reader (file image).

'Under pressure': National transit ticketing system's budgets at risk

The prospect of cost overruns would be the latest blow to the National Ticketing Solution, which has recently come under increased ministerial scrutiny.

Thu, Oct 2

Terminal 1 is seen at the San Diego International Airport

Distracted controllers allowed planes to come dangerously close on US runway

Investigators say that a private jet came within 100 feet (30 metres) of crashing into a Southwest Airlines plane on a runway in San Diego two years ago.

Wed, Oct 1