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Billion-dollar spend on highway projects a 'shot in the arm' for Hawke's Bay – AA
Expressway work could start this year, and Waikare Gorge realignment within 12 months.
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‘The benefits are huge’: $18b Northland Expressway set to transform road travel
Labour Day traffic showed how travel times could be reduced with the new corridor.
Meth-addled truck driver jailed over crash that killed beloved grandfather
The 6am Waimate crash killed local motorist Alan George Weir, who was on his way to work.
Heavy congestion after Auckland Harbour Bridge crash
NZTA is warning drivers to expect delays.
Serious crash near Queenstown: Patient airlifted to hospital
The road near Ben Lomond remains blocked as contractors work to clear it.
Long traffic queues as Aucklanders return from holiday; Labour Weekend road toll at two
MetService warns heavy rain, wind and snow could disrupt travel today.
Watch: Person filmed leaning out of car sunroof on Auckland motorway
Police say the incident was reported to them and they are making inquiries.
'Consider moving your trip forward': New weather warnings issued as storm nears
Cold snap brings rain, wind and snow for Labour Day travellers.
Game-changer: New $18b expressway endorsed to boost jobs and road safety
The Northland Expressway from Te Hana to Whangārei is expected to boost Northland.
Freight industry urges review of crash protocols after nine‑hour SH1 shutdown
Truckers say nine-hour SH1 closure shows the cost of current crash rules.
Power, water and fuel shortages in the south after wild weather
More than 17,000 homes in Southland and South Otago remain without power.
Toll plan and next steps for long-awaited Waikato roading project
The $100m boost will fund design, consenting and site investigation work.
Heavy traffic ahead: Police urge caution as long weekend begins
Police say no one died on the roads last Labour Weekend and they want to keep it that way.
Litigation, leaky pipes feature at Fletcher Building AGM
Litigation against waterproofers, SkyCity suing Fletcher, motorway fight resolved.
Minister, mayor want answers after massive flooding in Waitomo
Mayor says district was hit by 'severe storms' and a red warning should have been issued.
Peak-hour delays on two Auckland motorways as three-vehicle crash and debris block lanes
Motorists were advised to seek an alternative route.
One seriously injured after high winds roll truck on Hawke's Bay highway
Emergency services were called to the scene just before 3pm.
Injuries after two trucks roll on Central Hawke’s Bay highways, nearly 1000 homes without power
MetService has issued an orange wind warning for Hawke's Bay from 10am to 9pm on Tuesday.
Blow to $1.4b transport upgrade as benefits shrink after fresh delays
The value of the Govt’s delayed National Ticketing Solution has fallen significantly.
Fix-up for $1.25b highway pushed back
NZTA says Transmission Gully work won’t begin this month, despite plans for October start.
Cyclist’s plea after driver jailed for hit-and-run attack
Mark Weston says he still lives in constant pain and cannot return to work.
Cyclist critically injured in crash with car at intersection
Emergency crews rushed to the Christchurch accident just after 12.40pm.
Two dead after car and truck crash on Brynderwyns
The serious crash forced the closure of the main Northland route early this morning.
Drink-driver kills elderly motorist and himself hours after being banned from the road
Anthony Wood died when hit by a driver with 4x the legal alcohol limit in his blood.
'Anytime, anywhere': SUV speed cameras pocket $900k in four months
One camera generated $104,270 in fines from May 12 to August 31.
Why Transmission Gully still isn’t 110km/h despite public support
20km of the motorway near Wellington needs a rebuild over summer to fix rough surfaces.
One dead after crash on SH1 near Ward, Marlborough
Police expect the road to reopen in the next few hours.
Transport officials investigate why bus crashed into New Lynn station
All bus stops reopened at 5am after crews cleared the damaged vehicle.
Watch: Trapped trucks wind past slips in Awakino Gorge, emergency centre set up as rivers rise
Homes are being threatened and a family have evacuated in Ruapehu.
Permission denied: Brian Tamaki forced to change Labour weekend protest plans
Tamaki claimed he postponed the bridge protest – but permission was actually denied.