NZTA
SH1 to be open by Xmas
It might be single lanes in places, but SH1 from Kaikōura to Christchurch will be open within weeks. Video
NZTA hopes to soon reopen SH1 between Chch & Kaikoura
The Transport Agency hopes to reopen the road between Kaikoura and Christchurch before Christmas, but the road workers have a big job ahead of them. Video, Audio
Fletchers to build Peka Peka to Otaki expressway
Work to build the 13km expressway from Peka Peka to Otaki in the Kapiti Coast is set to begin mid-next year.
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
NZTA working flat out on access to South Island communities
New Zealand Transport Agency's Highway's Manager Neil Walker joins Checkpoint to discuss the state of roads in the South Island following yesterday's earthquake. Audio
Rain causes flooding, slips and roads to close in Wellington
Severe rain and wind have caused extensive flooding and slips throughout Wellington and Marlbourough today, cutting off road access in some parts. NZTA's Mark Owen has the latest. Audio
Public back new motorway in Nelson
A survey on Nelson's transport options shows most respondents want a new motorway built, but opponents say the survey process was flawed. Video
Wave of drivers licences revoked after investigation
Dozens of drivers licences have been cancelled after an investigation of alleged fraud at an Auckland AA office.
Plans for Auckland-to-Whangarei highway
Northland councils are chalking up a win after lobbying to extend the Auckland highway to Whangarei.
Thousands have their say on Nelson road problems
Nelson's rush hour delays may be measured only in minutes - but the city's traffic problem is dividing residents.
$25m plan to improve South Island tourist routes
The Transport Agency says it is to spend an extra 25 million dollars over the next three years to reduce crashes involving tourists in Otago, Southland and the West Coast. Audio
Extra $25m to boost tourist driver safety
The New Zealand Transport Agency has set aside $25 million to improve safety for visiting drivers.
Flyover fight 'waste of taxpayers' money'
Critics of Wellington's proposed Basin Reserve Flyover say NZTA has blown millions of dollars of taxpayers' money on a no-go project.
NZTA staff caught speeding 8,000 times
The Transport Agency says data revealing its staff have been speeding in work cars - more than 8,000 times in the past nine months - is alarming.
Road safety agency's speeding "unacceptable"
The Transport Agency has explained what it has done after finding out its employees exceeded the speed limit, in company vehicles, eight and a half thousand times over a nine month period. Audio
Land transport budget
NZTA has announced its budget for land transport with $4 billion going to Auckland and a new harbour crossing possibly in the mix. Audio
Four of the 10 bridges promised to Northland to go ahead
Only four of the 10 bridges the Government promised to double lane in Northland will be worked on in the next three years - and some may never be upgraded. Audio
Reward for good drivers
A new idea from transport authorities aims to reward good drivers. One way is to forgive a misdemeanour for drivers with a previous clean record. Audio