Traffic
Auckland road chaos feared as rail strike begins
Thousands of Auckland commuters travel plans have been derailed this morning due to strike action. Rail staff walked off the job this morning after talks between the union and Transdev stalled. Audio
Call to u-turn Auckland's $2bn traffic problem
Traffic congestion in Auckland could be costing nearly $2 billion a year, and there are calls for politicians to get cracking on a solution. Audio
Little town wants a big roundabout
The north Auckland town of Warkworth wants a roundabout to help its traffic woes. Fix Hill Street Now spokesperson Grant McLachlan describes the intersection that stops traffic for hours. Video, Audio
NZTA updates central North Island traffic
The central North Island's all closed due to snow - and State Highway 1 is closed all the way down to Hunterville because the snow the storms dumped on middle of the country. Ross I'Anson from NZTA… Audio
NZTA updates Wellington traffic
The Transport Agency's Mark Owen says the roads are still wet and flooded, so there's still a chance of slips. So he says drivers need to be careful. Audio
Heavy congestion as Ngauranga Gorge slip delays continue
Traffic between Johnsonville and the Ngauranga Gorge, north of Wellington, remains congested following yesterday's slip.
Two people died on the roads this Easter
Police welcome the reduced Easter holiday road toll and say they hope it shows more people are getting the message to drive safely. The toll of two was half last year's total. Audio
Kapiti Expressway described as a $630m failure
The new $630 million Kapiti Expressway was built to cut down travel time and ease congestion into the capital, but commuters say journeys are taking much longer than before. Audio
Aucklanders spend 4 weeks a year stuck in traffic
Auckland's traffic is now worse than Hong Kong's, with those who drive to work spending 172 hours - or four working weeks - a year stuck in congestion, a new traffic index shows.
Holiday exodus causes traffic headache
Motorways north and south of Auckland were busy this evening, as people headed away for the area's long anniversary weekend.
Traffic delays start as holiday ends
As the holiday period draws to a close, the mass of holiday-makers returning to cities is causing some delays.
Police target seatbelts, drink driving and speed
As kiwis hit the roads this summer, the police say they'll be targetting seatbelts, drink driving and speed. Kathryn Ryan talks with Otago Lakes road policing manager Senior Sergeant Glenn Wilkinson.
…Truck crashes delay traffic to Auckland Airport
Two truck crashes caused delays getting to Auckland Airport this afternoon but heavy traffic has since cleared.
Heavy traffic as commuters leave Wellington
NZTA regional performance manager Mark Owen says people trying to leave Wellington on SH1 should stay put for a while as traffic is backed up. Audio
Highest holiday road toll in 27 years
The official holiday road toll is the highest Queen's Birthday weekend toll since 1989.
Chamber of commerce calls for compensation after motorway chaos
The head of Auckland's Chamber of Commerce says yesterday's digger crash on the southern motorway was 'reckless' and the company involved should be held responsible for the loss of productivity in the… Audio
Nine-car crash disrupts Auckland traffic
A nine-car nose-to-tail crash on Auckland's North Shore has caused traffic problems, but resulted in no injuries, police say.
More than 2000 tell NZTA what they think
Nelson's rush hour may seem miniscule to outsiders - with delays measured in minutes - but the city's traffic problem is dividing locals Audio
Auckland Council to charge $42 for a day's parking
The cost of parking on the street for an eight-hour work day in parts of Auckland's CBD is to rise from $16 to $42.
The 'smarts' behind a smart motorway
Bluetooth signals from passing cars and a world-first predictive traffic model that generates travel times and optimum driving speeds are just some of the technology behind the new Wellington smart… Audio
