Scooters
E-scooters to hit the streets of Palmerston North
Palmerston North's streets and walkways are about are to liven up as e-scooters hit the pavement.
The mayor is an enthusiastic proponent, but some people are questioning if they're safe.
Our… Video, Audio
Calls for e-scooter speed limits to be in place everywhere
Disability lobby groups are pushing for a speed limit for electric scooters on footpaths. Blind and Low Vision New Zealand spokesman Chris Orr joins the discussion to talk about how dangerous they… Audio
Lime scooter fatal crash: Rider flew over handlebars - witness
A witness to a fatal lime scooter accident says the rider was catapulted over the scooter's handlebars, on what appeared to be a clear flat section of road in near perfect conditions at Auckland's… Video, Audio
Calling Home: Dr Kaaren Mathias in Uttarakhand, India
Dr Kaaren Mathias is medical doctor who's been living in India since 2006. She's working in community health in the Northern Indian province of Uttarakhand. Audio, Gallery
Dunedin councillors take back control of e-scooters
Dunedin's councillors have voted to take back control of e-scooters in the city. Unlike Auckland and Christchurch, Dunedin has no legislative control of Lime operating in the city's boundaries. But as… Audio
E-scooter safety concerns: 'Post Reports'
Seen by some as a viable, cheap and fun urban transport solution, Lime electric scooters got taken off the streets of Auckland and Dunedin last week over safety concerns. We share an e-scooter… Audio
The big issue: Transport 14 January 2019
Question of the day: Should kids bike to school - would you let your kids do it? Audio
E-scooter market hits slow-down in Auckland
Auckland Council says it will review rules for E-scooter licences, and could renew Lime's licence.
Demerit points for scooters and driving tests
A boy in Britain has been hit with demerit points before he even has a licence, for clocking a high speed on an electric scooter. Meanwhile an Auckland man has started a petition to make drivers sit a… Audio
Lime scooters: why pedestrian groups aren't impressed
Lime Scooters could soon be in Dunedin, while the situation in Auckland and Christchurch is being monitored to see if there are any issues to be ironed out. But not all are looking forward to the… Audio
Scary scooter stories come fast and furious
New forms of environmentally-friendly two-wheeled transport have arrived in our three biggest cities - on a trial-only basis. How did media react to the shock of the new? Audio
Keeping the streets free from scooters and urinaters
Californians are furious over the new electric scooter craze, with some chucking scooters into the sea. Meanwhile in Paris, locals are disgusted over the decision to install eco-friendly urinals, in… Audio
Something for the Weekend - Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari
We talk to Jayne Rattray, one of the organisers of the Tranz Alpine Scooter Rally an endurance ride, coast to coast, Christchurch to Hokitika, a journey of over 250kms to raise funds for the New… Audio
Scooter Champs
Ten-year-old Thor Larson came 4th at the Australasian Scooter Championship in Brisbane, attracting the attention of his idol, American four times scooter world champion Dakota Schuetz. Thanks to some… Audio