Mark Owen

Starting this morning - those in the upper North Island are being urged to stay at home and off the roads unless it's absolutely urgent. 

Cyclone Gabrielle is now sitting 200 kilometres off the east… Audio

What can drivers expect from our roads as they set out to hotspots and hideaways around the motu this holiday period? The ribbon is being cut on the brand new thirteen kilometre four-lane stretch of… Audio, Gallery

With less than two weeks until State Highway 6 between Nelson and Blenheim is due to reopen, contractors are working long hours to complete repairs on the flood-damaged road.. 

The repair bill is… Audio

Waka Kotahi says there's more work ahead on Wellington's road network following the weekend's soaking.

Lane closures were needed on State Highway 59, near Porirua, and State Highway 2, near Melling… Audio

Northland residents are being warned the severely damaged Mangamuka Gorge could take ages to repair after it was taken out in last week's storms.

The section of SH1 only just reopened last year after… Video, Audio

Long stretches of State Highway 6 and 63 in the Nelson-Marlborough area will remain closed until tomorrow. Roads across the region have been wrecked by floods, slips and washouts, after days of… Audio

Waka Kotahi has urged drivers to postpone their journeys as rising waters close roads across the South Island.

Access to dozens of roads across Canterbury and Otago remain heavily restricted or… Audio

And for the situation on our roads we're joined by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency transport systems manager Mark Owen. Audio

The storm across the nation has closed a number of roads, and damaged many more.

Waka Kotahi spokesperson Mark Owen gave Corin Dann the latest updates on road closures. Audio

Waka Kotahi is advising drivers to take care on roads affected by recent flooding down South.

Compounding the effects of the last few days those travelling on the alpine passes are now being told to… Audio

Waka Kotahi says the Harbour Bridge may close on Monday morning, due to high winds.

A crash is blocking one lane headed into the city on the Southern after the Princes St off-ramp. Motorists should… Audio

Wild weather has thrashed the country over the weekend, leaving floods, tornadoes, hail and damage in it's path.

There is nowhere to hide from it with 38 weather warnings and watches across the motu.

Crews are out clearing roads that were closed by floods and slips during the weekend storm.

On Monday the Karamea Highway in Westland, damaged in last week's torrential rain, opens for traffic to be… Audio

A new online campaign is being run by Waka Kotahi, to publicly shame dreadful drivers who don't know how to merge safely onto the motorway. Max Towle speaks to Waka Kotahi Wellington system manager… Audio

Motorists are being urged to take care and be patient as they hit the roads today, with delays expected across the country. In the south, a slip has closed State Highway.

Six between Greymouth and… Audio

Cities around the country are quickly emptying as people head off for the summer break.

And that means delays should be expected on the roads.

Waka Kotahi's Mark Owen speaks to Māni Dunlop.
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Motorists should expect delays travelling to holiday hotspots with another big year of summer roadworks planned.

More cars than ever will be on the roads because of Covid-19.

Hamish Cardwell has the… Audio