Traffic
Our Changing World for 14 December 2017
Some sobering science advice about why drinking alcohol and driving cars don't go together well, and Koraunui School gets curious about their neighbourhood during a Bioblitz. Audio
New signs warn motorists of low flying kererū
New traffic signs are reminding Wellington motorists to watch out for low flying kererū.
Digger ruptures gas line in Auckland
A digger has ruptured a gas line in Auckland, disrupting traffic in the Browns Bay area.
Train staff striking over safety concerns
John Kerr from the Rail and Maritime Union tells Guyon Espiner Auckland trains need full time staff working on them. The Auckland system is not like cities like London where the system is designed… Audio
Traffic management truck behind Gt North Rd chaos
Traffic on Auckland's motorways is heavy, but running smoothly as the city's trains go offline. Train staff are striking for 24 hours from 2am, over the introduction of driver-only trains by the… Audio
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.
