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Councils roll out summer roadworks as chipseal wins over asphalt on cost
Asphalt costs five times more to lay than chip seal on local roads.
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Car drags crumbling caravan through Christchurch streets
Police say the driver was fined after towing the caravan through Fendalton.
'Screaming in terror': Crash witness calls for lower speed limit after 'so many accidents'
She understood budgets, 'but surely people must count for something'.
VTNZ defends licencing system after claims driving test officers took money to pass applicants
NZTA and police have launched investigations into "potentially fraudulent activity".
Inside the Govt’s end-of-year to-do list - and what could prove most difficult
A decision on introducing local council rates caps is due before December.
Hundreds ordered to resit driving tests after VTNZ officers allegedly took money to pass applicants
NZTA and police have both launched investigations into 'potentially fraudulent activity'.
Three die in 'devastating' crashes into lake on same corner. Authorities demand action
Two vehicles plunged into Lake Rotomā from SH30 within nine months in 2020 and 2021.
Heavy rain, gusts up to 120km/h set to hit as wild front sweeps north
Wind gusts of up to 120km/h are expected to batter the Canterbury High Country.
Flooding shuts key Otago highway as heavy rain hits south
Motorists are being advised to allow extra time for travel in the region.
Person dies in early morning crash near Waiuku
Emergency services were called to Aka Aka Rd just after 5.30am.
Chemical spill, truck crash closes Pōkeno on-ramp
Police say there are no reports of injury despite the two-vehicle collision.
Airports, exporters welcome freight action plan after investments at Christchurch and Auckland
Ambitious aircraft projects should link up with road and rail, airports say.
Traffic gridlocked after digger falls off truck on motorway
Traffic on the stretch of motorway has backed up over 5km.
Editorial: New expressway extension welcome news
OPINION: Other major roading projects will also benefit thousands of road users.
Woman assisting police after person dies in Matatā road incident
Two people were 'injured while in a vehicle' near Matatā, with one dying at the scene.
'Head-on' crash closes Wellington's Mt Victoria tunnel
A witness said the crash appeared to be a head-on near the Hataitai end.
Storms threaten All Blacks match, wind warning for harbour bridge
MetService says Auckland could be hit with 75-85km/h gusts during the afternoon.
Harbour bridge set for 85km/h winds, at risk of closure tomorrow
MetService warns of wind gusts of 75-85km/h on Saturday afternoon.
Running reds: Verbal abuse, reckless driving on rise at roadworks site
NZTA warns that reckless driver behaviour endangers both crews and motorists.
Spring's divide: Napier to bask on 21C, while snow, thunderstorms, 100km/h gales pummel south
By Sunday temperatures are expected to rise to 24C for eastern cities, well above average.
'Significant step forward': Cambridge to Piarere expressway gets green light
More than 20,000 vehicles use the Cambridge to Piarerre stretch of SH1 every day.
Traffic delays expected as Ngāti Tūwharetoa prepare to farewell ariki
Delays are expected on SH1 and SH41 over the next five days.
'I could have died': Survivor relives trauma after third crossing crash in six months
The crash came after a July protest over the crossing, called the city's most dangerous.
Cyclone-hit culvert rebuilt with fish ladder and repurposed material
Cyclone Gabrielle destroyed the culvert that was rebuilt using fish ladder innovation.
'Driving is worse now': Greg Murphy blasts 'inept' politicians on road safety 'failings'
The motorsport icon says it's 'embarrassingly easy' to get a driver’s licence in NZ.
Wild weather leaves hundreds without power in Canterbury and Wellington
Strong wind and heavy rain warnings are in place over the South Island this weekend.
Southern Motorway crash shuts city-bound lanes at Greenlane, big delays expected
One person has been seriously injured in the three-vehicle accident.
'We argued about it for years': Transmission Gully delivers $79m in benefits
The $1.25b motorway, opened in 2022, is technically still not finished.
Divers find ute that took a dip in Napier’s inner harbour
The Hilux floated for roughly 70m before sinking to the depths below off Meeanee Quay.
Auckland battered by 137km/h gusts as harbour bridge travel disrupted
High winds saw lanes reduced across the city's harbour bridge this morning.