NZTA
NZTA faces the music over regulation technique
The Transport Agency has been strongly criticised for prioritising business ahead of safety for most of its 11-year history, and creating a culture where staff were afraid to speak up. Audio
Quake risk evacuation: IRD and NZTA seek new offices for 700 staff
Two government departments are on the lookout for temporary offices to house 700 public servants in Palmerston North, after their building was deemed an earthquake risk.
NZTA reopens investigation into awarding of contract
The Transport Agency has reopened an investigation into how a senior manager awarded a contract to a company run by a close friend.
Speed limits: too high
The NZTA has estimated 5% percent of our speed limits are too high to be safe, and should be dropped from 100 kms to between 60 and 80. Audio
Speed cameras: Police seek to offload costly work to NZTA
Police want to hand the nation's speed camera network over to the New Zealand Transport Agency, because of rising costs and the belief it doesn't align with core police work.
Harbour Bridge cycle, walkway to cost ‘$100m plus’
New Zealand Transport Agency says it hopes to start work early next year on the long-awaited shared cycle and walkway across Auckland's Harbour Bridge. Reporter Jordan Bond sat down with the agency's… Video, Audio
New plan for Akld Harbour Bridge cycleway, walkway revealed
New Zealand Transport Agency has released plans for a shared five-metre wide cycleway and walkway to be attached to the side of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, triggering a planned protest to be called… Video, Audio
Auditors probe NZTA's hi-tech business unit
The Transport Agency has called in outside auditors to look at "a range of concerns" at a key high-tech unit.
SkyPath impasse: Transport Agency receives $1.6m bill
A trust accusing the Transport Agency of using its design for a walk and cycleway across the Auckland Harbour Bridge says it will take legal action if the agency doesn't pay up.
Tauranga mayor: Housing stalled due to lack of infrastructure funding
Local mayors are warning unless the Transport Agency starts doing its job properly and progressing vital roading projects, new housing developments in growth areas are at risk. They say many regional… Audio
$10m deficit shows toll roads don't add up, say opponents
New Zealanders owe almost $10 million in unpaid tolls and administration fees for travelling on the country's toll roads.
NZTA warns of night-time travel delays in Central Otago
Motorists can expect some delays along State Highway 6 near Cromwell for night works from tonight.
Milestone in repairs to damaged Northland highway
The finishing touches have been put on a stretch of State Highway in Northland badly damaged by a massive slip just over a year ago.
Homeowners ‘living in sheer hell’, claim roadworks damaged homes
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is being urged to step in and solve a long-running standoff between the Transport Agency and 20 Auckland homeowners who say roadworks have damaged their houses. Audio
Trees drilled and poisoned in Otago road reserve
The NZ Transport Agency says three large, established eucalyptus trees were intentionally drilled and poisoned in an Otago road reserve.
Campaigner 'elated' over NZTA's U-turn on towbar fees
The NZ Transport Agency has backed down on forcing 1400 vehicle owners to pay to get their towbars recertified.
Towbar manufacturers tell NZTA to pay up
Towbar makers are warning if the Transport Agency fails to compensate people caught out by its latest safety inspection failure, it will set a precedent for passing costs on to motorists. Audio
SH1, south of Christchurch closed due to fires
Several fires which closed SH1 south of Christchurch have been contained, but the road remains closed. NZTA is warning people to avoid the area completely. Audio
Fires close SH1 in Templeton, Christchurch
Multiple fires have closed State Highway One near Templeton in Christchurch, while hot wind is blowing smoke widely through the area. Fire and Emergency's North Mid Canterbury manager Mike Johns joins… Audio
Motorists face fee increases on upper North Island toll roads
Charges on the northern gateway toll road north of Auckland will increase by 10 cents next month.
