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'Growing unchecked': Resident says shelterbelt is reducing visibility
NZTA says it hasn't recently assessed sightlines at the intersection.
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'I don't think anyone is going to stay dry': Labour weekend's wet send-off
The fast-moving front is expected to last until early Tuesday morning.
SH1 southbound closed following serious crash
The closure was reported at 9.21pm, with no reopening time confirmed.
Holiday traffic: Key highways set for delays amid Labour weekend exodus
A truck breakdown on one holiday highway has now been cleared, but congestion remains.
Tauranga council debates $300k bid to probe congestion charging
'We are tolled more than anyone in the country, there are other ways.'
'People don't feel safe': Surgeon calls for ideas to improve cycling in Bay
'Rather than complaining, I wanted to be constructive and find some solutions.'
Fallen tree blocks highway, cuts power to 500 homes
Fire crews were called when a truck hit the 'very large tree' just after 5am.
Election signs gone after NZTA ultimatum to political parties
The political parties moved quickly after NZTA got in touch.
Northland speed limit flip-flops confusing drivers: AA
The Kawakawa limit returns to 80km/h after just over a year at 100km/h.
Early-morning crashes close NZ highways, leave one dead, one injured
The single-vehicle crash was reported just before 5am.
Auckland’s billboard battle: Dozens of election signs to be ordered off North Shore fence
NZTA says it will contact parties to remove signs put up without consent.
Eden Park wants pedestrian bridge planned before 2011 World Cup finally built | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner says a Morningside crossing and additional Kingsland platforms are required urgently to prevent delays leaving the stadium. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'Dumped on the ground': Mother demands answers over daughter's treatment after fatal crash
'She was brought back to the police yard, on a truck, still in the car.'
One bridge to span them all: Mayor calls for standard national design
Will Foley says modular bridge designs could cut replacement costs around NZ by 30%.
Construction begins on country’s highest road bridge
At 65m above the river, it will be NZ’s highest road bridge.
Rotorua's biggest Kāinga Ora housing development complete after five years
Tenants are due to move into the final 13 homes from next week.
Complaints about dangerous intersection before pregnant woman killed
The council has received 12 reports of hazards and near misses there since 2019.
Truck hits overbridge on Auckland motorway, traffic banked up
The scene was cleared about 1pm, but congestion may take time to ease.
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Tauranga’s Takitimu Drive
Police were called to the crash near the Waihī Rd on-ramp at 11.15am.
Mayor advocates for $800m motorway extension to go ahead toll-free
National has promised $800 million for the Canterbury project if re-elected.
Labour to require NZTA to potentially give up spare land for petrol stations
It's part of a policy aimed at improving competition in the sector.
'Idiotic': Mayor Brown blasts National's $1.75b Mill Rd promise
The $1.75b planned route is a four-lane, 21.5km corridor from Manukau to Drury.
'Toes are going to be singed': Councillor says PM to be held to account over Mill Rd promise
The $1.75b planned route is a four-lane, 21.5km corridor from Manukau to Drury.
‘Public fed up’: Vandalised speed camera sparks debate, Auckland Council spat
NZTA said the 'intentional vandalism' is being investigated and will cost taxpayers.