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  • Cyclone Vaianu – transport update from AT and NZTA
  • New Zealand Transport Agency restores millions in funding for police breath testing
  • Motorists told to fit chains in snowy conditions in Queenstown Lakes or face $750 fine

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times.co.nz /1 month ago

Cyclone Vaianu – transport update from AT and NZTA

Aucklanders are being advised to delay all unnecessary travel on Sunday, April 12, due to the impact of Cyclone Vaianu, says the Auckland Transport Operations Centre (ATOC). Teams...

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rnz.co.nz /3 weeks ago

New Zealand Transport Agency restores millions in funding for police breath testing

The agency has authorised $18 million of funding to police following an independent analysis of breath testing data.

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rnz.co.nz /6 days ago

Motorists told to fit chains in snowy conditions in Queenstown Lakes or face $750 fine

The $750 fine will be enforceable under the Queenstown Lakes District Council's traffic and parking bylaw.

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times.co.nz /1 month ago

Route protected for Botany to Auckland Airport busway

The route for an 18km high-capacity, congestion-free busway that will “significantly improve” travel between Auckland Airport, Manukau, and Botany has been protected. Auckland Tran...

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statschat.org.nz /1 month ago

NZTA much better?

This is an expansion from the “Briefly” post about an NZTA summary of public comment on their SH1 Wellington proposals. On Bluesky, @gwynebs had pointed out that some of the bars i...

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rnz.co.nz /1 month ago

NZTA receives 800 submissions on dropping highway speed near Levin

The previous government dropped speeds from 100km/h to 80km/h on SH1, the current government brought it back to 100km/h.

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rnz.co.nz /1 month ago

Crash closes section of SH1 near Ashburton

The crash happened near the intersection with Chertsey Kyle Road, between Ashburton and Rakaia, NZTA says.

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times.co.nz /1 month ago

State Highway 1 interchange roadworks may cause delays

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) says several overnight maintenance projects will be taking place near the State Highway 1 (SH1) Redoubt Road interchange in May. Motorists m...

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rnz.co.nz /1 month ago

SH35 closed after cracking occurs in slip between PЕЌtaka and Wharekahika/Hicks Bay

NZTA says last week's heavy rainfall created cracking in the Waikura slip between PЕЌtaka and Wharekahika/Hicks Bay.

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stuff.co.nz /1 month ago

NZTA safety officer claims KiwiRail thought it could ‘sway decisions’

A senior NZTA rail safety officer’s report was amended to remove criticism of KiwiRail staff. The officer claimed the move allowed KiwiRail to think it could “sway decisions”.

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stuff.co.nz /1 month ago

NZTA safety officer claims KiwiRail thought it could ‘sway decisions’

A senior NZTA rail safety officer’s report was amended to remove criticism of KiwiRail staff. The officer claimed the move allowed KiwiRail to think it could “sway decisions”.

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stuff.co.nz /1 month ago

MTA flags safety concerns with Government’s WOF changes

Govt WoF changes could mean "more unsafe vehicles on the roads", says Motor Trade Association.

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rnz.co.nz /4 weeks ago

Police 'appalled' by motorists speeding through school zones

Two South Auckland checkpoints dished out 70 infringement notices in two hours this week.

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rnz.co.nz /2 weeks ago

Police seek identity of man after TaupЕЌ crash left pedestrian injured

A pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash with a vehicle on Taharepa Road.

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kenyans.co.ke /1 month ago

NTSA Issues Notice to All Motorists on Vehicle Design & Modification

NTSA's directive comes amid continued government efforts to reduce road accidents linked to poorly constructed vehicles and to standardise safety practices.

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rnz.co.nz /1 month ago

Calls for NZTA boss to front up over SH3 closures

A slip in the Awakino Gorge has closed State Highway 3 again, and locals are running out of patience.

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times.co.nz /3 weeks ago

Call for Kiwis to be ‘road safety heroes’

Road Safety Week calls on everyone to be a road safety hero, as figures show extent of serious trauma from crashes It’s Road Safety Week from May 4-10 and communities across the co...

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odt.co.nz /4 weeks ago

Highway closed near Tarras after truck rolls

Photos: NZTA State Highway 8 is closed near Tarras following a truck roll overnight.

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odt.co.nz /1 month ago

Serious crash closes Southland highway

Image: NZTA Waka Kotahi A serious two-vehicle crash has closed the state highway north of Invercargill this morning.

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odt.co.nz /4 weeks ago

Focus on road safety

PHOTO: JULES CHIN Waitaki District Council community educator and engagement officer Carrie Hamilton and Oamaru school community officer Constable Jay Morriss stand at the n...

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rnz.co.nz /1 month ago

Speed limit on SH3 north of HДЃwera drops to 60km/h

The change is being made because of the town's northern growth which has transformed the area from rural to increasingly urban, NZTA says.

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kenyans.co.ke /6 days ago

NTSA Issues Notice to Motorists Over Traffic Violation Fines

NTSA explains when and how such fines apply to traffic offenders, with a stern warning going to those striving to defy the transport regulations.

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stuff.co.nz /1 week ago

‘Revenue gathering’: Mayor takes swing at NZTA speed cameras

Mackenzie Mayor Scott Aronsen has criticised the New Zealand Transport Agency’s installation of safety cameras along State Highway 8

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kenyans.co.ke /2 weeks ago

NTSA Announces 10-Day Programme Targeting All Vehicle Owners

The Authority called on all vehicle owners, including commercial, PSV operators and dealers, to register for the programme by May 20, 2026.

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