Mark Owen

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

Flash flooding caused chaos north of Wellington on Saturday after heavy rain inundated homes and closed roads.

State Highway 1 on the Kapiti Coast between Paekakariki and the Plimmerton roundabout… Audio

Commuters were trapped on Wellington's roads last night, after a slip on State Highway 2 caused the network to seize up.

One motorist, Cindy Thompson, told RNZ it was the worst traffic she had ever… Audio

Traffic will be picking up around the country this morning on the first day of Alert Level 2.

While schools don't fully open until next Monday, thousands will be returning to work today for the first… Audio

Four people have already been killed on the roads before the official Christmas holiday road toll period even begins this afternoon at 4pm.

One person died near Levin on Sunday and three people were… Audio

The Christmas holiday road jam is expected to strike earlier than usual this year, with the Transport Agency warning motorists to expect queues and delays out of the main centres from as early as… Audio

Wellington rail commuters face major disruption after a freight train derailed in the Wellington railyards on Tuesday night. The Transport Agency's regional transport systems manager, Mark Owen, says… Audio

The Remutaka Hill Road connecting Wellington and Wairarapa is to be closed at night for two weeks in March for maintenance. The Transport Agency has given notice of the closures which will be in place… Audio

It could take more than a week for the main route between Gisborne and Bay of Plenty to reopen after thousands of cubic metres of earth and rock tumbled onto the road. Video, Audio

Snow has closed roads throughout the South Island, including the Inland Road into Kaikoura. Mark Owen of NZTA warns people to take extra care, and avoid unnecessary travel. Video, Audio

A landslip closed Ngauranga Gorge today - one of the main roads into Wellington. NZTA's regional transport systems mananger Mark Owen warns of significant delays in the area. Video, Audio