Traffic
Todd Niall reports from bus as rail strike proceeds
Gridlock is expected on Auckland's roads as more than 30,000 rail commuters are forced to find alternative ways to get to work. Auckland reporter Todd Niall is making his way into the city from New… Audio
Transdev promises safety on trains, despite staff changes
Auckland train workers are striking on Friday following plans by rail operator Transdev to reduce staff on Auckland trains to be driver-only. Transdev managing director Michel Ladrak joins Guyon… Audio
Protests at Auckland train station for rail workers
Gridlock is expected on Auckland's roads as more than 30,000 rail commuters are forced to find alternative ways to get to work. Rail workers are striking for 24 hours and there are only a handful of… Audio
Commuters sympathetic as rail strike ensues
As many as 30,000 Auckland train commuters are having to make other plans to get to work today because of a rail worker strike. They walked off the job at 2am Friday for 24 hours after pay talks… Audio
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
