Mark Owen
Polar blast batters North Island
Wild weather moves up the country - snow closes the Desert Road and the Rimutaka Hill Road and Cook Strait ferry sailings are cancelled. Audio
Wellington deluge
Mark Owen of the NZTA gives an update on the road conditions around the Wellington region. Audio
Snow, ice play havoc with roads around New Zealand
For the latest on which roads are open and where you'll need to slow down and watch for ice, I'm joined by the Transport Agency's Mark Owen. Audio
Warnings in place on the roads
Warnings remain in place for drivers around the country as icy conditions continue to make driving treacherous. Audio
Drivers urged to take care as polar blasts moves up country
For more on road conditions, one of the Transport Agency's state highway network managers is Mark Owen. Audio
Flooding, slips closed roading network - NZTA responds
The Transport Agency's regional performance manager, Mark Owen, is on the line. Audio
Rimutaka Hill road closed by snow
As the southerly front continues its grip, the Rimutaka Hill road between Wellington and Wairarapa has been closed, with snow falls round the rest of the country causing treacherous driving… Audio
Transport Agency checking roads
For the latest on the roads we cross to Mark Owen from the New Zealand Transport Agency. Audio
Busy night for road crews in lower North Island
It's also been a busy night for road crews in and around Wellington and Wairarapa, clearing debris from roads and making them passable for traffic. Audio
Transport Agency's operations manager
Mark Owen, The Transport Agency's operations manager central manager. Audio
Earthquake update
We speak to Cushla Norman from Wellington streets, Seismologist Professor Ewan Smith from Victoria University and Mark Owen Transport Agency Manager. Audio
NZTA advises continuing caution on icy roads
The worst of yesterday's early winter blast may be over, but the Transport Agency is warning motorists to remain watchful, as lingering ice and snow continue to cause problems. Audio
Former special forces member describes death of Bin Laden
A former US special forces member involved in the raid that killed al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden has given his first television interview. Audio
Renewed snowfalls confront Wellington commuters
Commuters in Wellington are being told to get home now or face worsening disruption from the snow. Audio