http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Transport headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:00:10 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=97 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10632910&ref=rss Turners Auctions will hold one of its biggest truck auctions next week when the assets of Rapid Roadfreighters, which went into receivership in December, go under the hammer. The trucking company with a heritage of more than a... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:20:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10632947&ref=rss Fewer than half of all passenger trains on Auckland's western railway line arrived at their final destinations within five minutes of scheduled times last month.But the 46.8 per cent "on time" rating reported by the Auckland Regional... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10632790&ref=rss An "aging train fleet" is the reason for cancellations and delays on Wellington's rail network this morning, KiwiRail says.Three trains experienced mechanical issues, KiwiRail spokesman Nigel Parry told NZPA.The 7.05am Taita... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:01:04 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10632762&ref=rss Port of Tauranga is paying $15 million for all of Tapper Transport, with the main aim of increasing business through the port's inland Auckland facility MetroPort.The agreement includes a two-year earn out provision, with a maximum... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:16:34 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10632713&ref=rss Passengers have told of their terror after a Jetstar plane appeared to catch fire in midair after a "loud bang".Jason Bush, 34, who was sitting behind the wing of the plane bound for Darwin, said he was shocked to see sparks flying... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10632696&ref=rss Which local authority, if any, has jurisdiction over the little island on the Herne Bay side of the Harbour Bridge? There appear to be some pohutukawa growing on the cliff sides, but nothing on the top. Whoever has authority might... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10632695&ref=rss Public transport subsidies in Auckland went up 14 per cent last year but covered an almost 40 per cent increase in distances travelled by rail, bus and ferry passengers.Although a 7.7 per cent rise in public transport patronage... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10632620&ref=rss The National-led Government appears to have lost its way. It seems to me that Prime Minister John Key's intricate and inclusive coalition arrangement, rather than ensuring National's re-election next year, is shaping up to generate... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10632545&ref=rss Two separate faults on Wellington's train network and a car crash north of the capital delayed commuters this morning.Traffic was backed up from Churton Park to Porirua after a nose-to-tail crash on State Highway 1 at 7.15am.... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:41:15 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10632512&ref=rss Thirty-five new cars come on to Auckland roads every day - and a growing number of households have more than two cars.We travelled 9 per cent more kilometres by car in 2008 than in 2004 - despite public transport use also rising... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10632493&ref=rss A Wellington man is angry that Labour MP Charles Chauvel said his children should "shut up" during a flight at the weekend - even though his wife, two rows away, did not even hear the comment.Fred Phillips - a surgeon, former... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10632492&ref=rss Air New Zealand does not have any protocols on dealing specifically with noisy children.However, the airline's passenger policy on conduct while on board states that any passenger found to be causing "discomfort [or] inconvenience"... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10632240&ref=rss I have read about the proposed extension of the Northern Motorway from Puhoi to Wellsford. Has a proposed route been established yet? In the meantime, before the completion of the full 34km, will there be a bypass for Warkworth and... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10632206&ref=rss New Lynn bed manufacturer Dave Klingenberg fears being driven into the ground by a $160-million railway trench touted as the key to his suburb's economic transformation.The Postureline Bedmakers owner has been losing sleep over... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10632225&ref=rss Most New Zealanders want the Government to lower the drink drive limit for all adult drivers, according to a Motor Trade Association (MTA) poll.Half of the poll's 500 respondents said that the limit should be decreased for all... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:46:19 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10632176&ref=rss The services sector continued to expand in February, but some indicators suggest the recovery could be reaching a plateau at a level insufficient for strong jobs growth.The BNZ - Business NZ performance of services index rose... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:03:27 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10632059&ref=rss Early community consultations are expected on route preferences for a new "road of national significance" costing up to $2 billion between Puhoi and the north of Wellsford.That follows the Transport Agency's awarding last week... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10631866&ref=rss LIMA: Officials expect train services to Machu Picchu to be restored by March 29. Rains in January washed out the link.Transport Minister Enrique Cornejo said while rail services from Cuzco to the site won't be restored until... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:40:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10631857&ref=rss As soon as Steven Joyce announced the Government will be looking into the travel subsidies currently enjoyed by Gold Card carrying superannuitants, you could hear the coffin creak open.If ever Winston Peters has been offered a... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/transport/news/article.cfm?c_id=97&objectid=10631521&ref=rss A freight train derailed last night spilling wine onto to the tracks.The train derailed near Palmerston North tipping over four wagons carrying wine tankers.But only one tanker ruptured spilling its contents on to the tracks,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:58:04 +1200