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Opening of new Western Sydney airport causes confusion for some travellers

Travellers arriving at the new airport have been mixing it up with Sydney Airport and even Western Australia as passenger flights begin.

By RNZ • 3 min read • Last week

Licensing

Bluey teams with Citymapper on kid-friendly routes

Families in 40-plus cities can now choose step-free, pram-friendly routes in Citymapper, while the app debuts in Bluey's home city of Brisbane.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Fleet Management

EYSA acquires Joinup in push into corporate mobility

The deal deepens EYSA's reach in corporate travel software and supports its €300 million international expansion plan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Smart Cities

Journey Alerts launches Paris rail WhatsApp updates

More than 1.2 million daily commuters on two Paris lines can now get disruption alerts on WhatsApp, as SNCF Transilien tests new passenger messaging.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Real estate

Kensington buyers turn to bigger apartments near CBD

A widening AUD $2 million-plus gap to houses is pushing Kensington buyers towards completed three-bedroom apartments closer to Sydney's CBD.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

KiwiRail

More than $3 million boost for Christchurch, South Island rail announced

Commuters from Rangiora and Rolleston could be back on passenger rail by mid-2027, but councils must still agree funding and fares remain unclear.

By David Hill • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Local Government

Canterbury's regional council lays out priorities for next Government

Flood protection funding, transport investment and biosecurity are among Canterbury council's demands as it seeks certainty from the next Government.

By David Hill • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Climate change

Manawatū-Whanganui regional council to make 'trade-offs' ahead of rates caps

Residents face slimmer services and delayed projects as the council tries to stay within a future 2% to 4% rates cap.

By Rebecca Hogan • 2 min read • 4 days ago

Public Transport

Harrowing seven-hour journey home for wheelchair user after three bus failures

A council investigation has been launched after Tracy Peters was stranded by three faulty bus ramps and forced into a 30-kilometre detour home.

By Sally Wenley • 6 min read • 5 days ago

Public Transport

'Do they go without food?': Fury over SuperGold peak bus travel axing

The change could leave older Waikato residents paying for hospital trips at peak times, with 60% of submissions opposing the plan.

By Jordan Smith • 3 min read • 5 days ago

KiwiRail

Wellington trains resume after attempted cable theft causes delays

Passengers on Wellington's Kāpiti Line faced delays and cancellations this morning after a reported tunnel intrusion prompted a police inspection.

By RNZ • 1 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

Cardiff hosts Soroptimists' conference on women's issues

More than 400 delegates will debate women's safety, health and equality as Soroptimists gather in Cardiff for a two-day conference.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 4 min read • Last week

Urban Planning

Parking fix for Hawke's Bay sports hub gains momentum

Council backing for a revised master plan means detailed design work can begin on parking and traffic fixes at the busy sports park.

By Linda Hall • 4 min read • Last month

Small Business

How has the new CRL affected Auckland hospo? It's a mixed bag

Hospitality around Auckland's new rail stations is seeing only modest gains so far, with some cafes busier and others still waiting for a real lift.

By Serena Solomon • 5 min read • Last month

Wellington Regional Council

'Bone-shaking and vomit-inducing': Rough ride ahead for Wairarapa commuters

Passengers face a month of rail disruption this summer, with only 44% of Wairarapa Line services running on time in August.

By Emily Ireland • 3 min read • Last month

Risk & Compliance

Austroads issues flood management guidance for roads

The new guidance urges road agencies to plan for knock-on disruption to freight, public transport and emergency access when flooding hits.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Local Government

Canterbury's regional council continuing to support Chathams, for now

Support for the Chatham Islands' core regional services will continue during a planned transition as a 22-year arrangement winds down next June.

By David Hill • 2 min read • Last month

Construction

Lincoln faces another 18 months of roadworks

Local businesses face another 18 months of disruption after Selwyn District Council awarded Fulton Hogan an around NZD $19 million contract for Lincoln upgrades.

By Jonathan Leask • 3 min read • Last month

Earthquakes

High fuel prices creating public transport challenges for Canterbury

Rising petrol costs may force Canterbury buses to cut off-peak runs and delay planned service boosts as demand keeps climbing.

By David Hill • 4 min read • Last month

New Zealand Labour Party

Near miss with train interrupts Greens' level crossing announcement

A train nearly hit a car at Morningside as the Greens unveiled a $2.5 billion plan to remove Auckland level crossings and ease congestion.

By Russell Palmer • 3 min read • Last month