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Dunedin Southern Motorway lanes cleared after logging truck crash
The section of SH1 near Dunedin blocked by the crash has now been cleared.
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Homemade warning signs appear after NZTA parks unmarked speed camera on busy road
The DIY signs may 'dilute safety outcomes', NZTA says.
Mayor warns rates cap will hit tourism districts
Ruapehu has a small population but its heavy visitor load requires additional facilities.
Person in hospital after car ploughs into Auckland villa
Police are still investigating what caused the early morning crash.
Harbour Bridge march: Brian Tamaki protest denied permission – again
Freedom and Rights Coalition leader wants the march to go ahead with or without approval.
Fraudulent licence truck drivers offered chance to resit tests under NZTA rethink
NZTA has suspended the licences of 459 commercial drivers after uncovering licence fraud.
Nearly half of drivers in alleged VTNZ bribery scandal fail new licence tests
Police have shelved their criminal investigation which is now being handled by the SFO.
Capital's $3.8b tunnel project to won't be finished for ten years
A timeline for the project was previously kept secret, but can now been revealed
Motorists told to brace for 'significant' delays across Akld motorways and roads as Ikea opens
Queues of over 40 minutes are expected just to exit SH1 at Mt Wellington.
Rush-hour traffic gridlock after truck-car crash on Auckland motorway, lanes reopen
A critically injured motorist was freed from a car and taken to hospital.
St Arnaud caravan crash blocks road, injures two
Police say the caravan overturned about 5.55pm on Korere Tophouse Rd.
Night shift worker died in school bus crash driving home, coroner warns of fatigue
He had just finished a 10-hour night shift and had been working more overtime.
One dead after serious crash near Dunedin
Emergency services were called to Lamb Hill Rd about 7pm.
Air NZ's Airbus A320 aircraft return to normal service after software recall
About 6000 Airbus A320 family jets worldwide needed urgent software fixes.
How police discovered 30,000 ‘falsely or erroneously’ recorded breath tests
One officer falsely recorded 11 breath tests over a period of five minutes.
459 truck licences revoked by NZTA held by people all born in the same country
Most of the licences were converted from the United Arab Emirates.
'Outdated and dangerous': Govt wants to move e-scooters into cycle lanes as injury costs soar
Tukituki MP Catherine Wedd says new e-scooter rules could take effect by mid-2026.
Ute crashes through trees on busy Auckland street
One person was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a moderate condition.
Motorcyclist dies in crash north of Kaikōura
Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash site shortly after 10am.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash near Kaikōura
Emergency services were called to the crash site north of Kaikōura about 10am.
Driver freed after car smashes into Christchurch home
Emergency crews from Wigram and Spreydon cut free the trapped driver.
Long delays expected after roadwork equipment breaks down on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Congestion stretches from Tristram Ave to the bridge.
Report supports push to make Brookfields Bridge between Napier and Hastings two lanes
Planning for a $35m-plus bridge is under way and a report supports it being two lanes.
'I believe there will be 20,000': Brian Tamaki lodges application for new Auckland Harbour Bridge protest
If the application is successful, there will be a protest on January 31.
Serious crash in Glen Innes leaves motorcyclist badly injured
Motorists are being urged to use alternative routes as diversions remain.
Drivers to slow to 30km/h as new school highway speed zones activated
Woodhill, Ngātaki, Oruaiti and five other schools will see new limits from this week.
'Take note': Fishing protest organiser says Govt needs to start listening
The One Ocean protest has travelled nearly 30km from Albany to Mission Bay.
Warning over looming driver shortages following commercial licence revocations
NZTA revoked 440 commercial licences after finding false conversion papers.
Truck crash closes lanes on Northern Motorway, delays expected
Motorists are urged to expect delays or use alternative routes where possible.