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North Island braces for 'quite intense' thunderstorms, harbour bridge under wind warning
Auckland faces isolated gusts up to 100km/h in exposed areas.
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'Significant delays': Serious crash closes SH3 south of Te Kuiti
Police reported the two-vehicle crash around 11.30am today.
Truck driver dies in BoP crash
Otara Rd is closed, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Car towing caravan crashes on Auckland motorway, delays ahead of rush hour
The vehicles have now been moved but delays are expected ahead of rush hour.
Road funding shifts: NZ explores tolls for new infrastructure
A new $830 million toll road will open in 2026, connecting to Whangaparāoa.
‘Flying’ through the air: Grandfather's call for safer crossings after crash
Kara Shortland was seriously injured in Raumanga near the Ōtaika Shopping Centre in March.
'There's still a lot to do': Road safety concerns despite $47m upgrades
The road rebuild in Northland cost $47 million over nine months.
Farmers face new court setback in $365m bypass dispute
The Transport Agency wants to acquire 11ha of the Pascoes' cattle farm compulsorily.
NZ no longer in a state of 'peak tractor'
New tractor registrations fell 17% to 1925, the lowest since mid-2001.
Letters: Do politicians know how bad our rural roads are?
OPINION: Seymour is a little fish in this big ocean, who knows how to swim with the tide.
'Really good thing': PM backs 110km/h speed limit for Pūhoi motorway
More than 7900 submissions supported the new speed limit, with 94% in favour.
Beetlegeuse triumphs at Ruakākā, tribute to Schick family tragedy
Beetlegeuse wore 10-year-old Jimmy Schick's favourite cap during the race.
'Substantial' damage: Flood recovery efforts ramp up in Nelson-Tasman
Residents are urged to remain cautious after weekend flooding in Nelson-Tasman.
Roads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstorms
Severe weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough.
'Preventable': Auckland rail crew unaware of missing track before tunnel derailment
Key staff failed to communicate missing tracks, leading to the preventable accident.
State of emergency in parts of Marlborough, Auckland prepares for gales
Wind gusts on the bridge could reach up to 90km/h between 6am and 10am.
Father of teen killed in motorbike crash says a key decision would have saved his son
Auckland teen Phoenix Boltar died after crashing into a concrete power pole at night.
Fletcher, Acciona settle Puhoi motorway dispute
Fletcher Building says it will gain $56 million from the Puhoi motorway settlement.
'Zero tolerance': Police crackdown on drivers as Matariki travel starts, thunderstorms for Akl
Roads are expected to be busy heading to holiday hotspots from mid-morning.
Cold showers, decontamination for workers at scene of truck crash
'The clean-up was thorough and there is no ongoing risk.'
Truck containing contaminated asbestos rolls, blocking Waikato Expressway
'The Expressway will reopen once the clean-up is complete, which may take a few hours.'
Northland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floods
Cyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.
‘A silly decision’: Safety advocate Sterling Maxwell on drinking and driving under 20
Maxwell emphasises the importance of rangatahi driving safely and responsibly.
Watch: Dash cam captures dramatic ute crash on Wellington highway
The ute collided with a white car, spinning it around 180 degrees.
Armed police intervention: Tunnel reopens after firearm incident
Police received a report of a firearm incident in Kilbirnie.
Vandals remove third chicane as Tamahere road safety row intensifies
Residents complained the chicanes were dangerous and installed without consultation.
'Astonishing' road rage: Campervan driver assaults elderly man on highway
Another motorist was forced off the road to avoid a collision with Daly.
Desert Rd reopens six hours after fatal crash
Police thanked motorists for their patience during the afternoon closure.
Watch: 'It's hectic' - classic Land Rover engulfed in flames on Auckland motorway
The blaze has created huge disruptions around Auckland International Airport this evening.
First look at $1b warehouse hub by James Kirkpatrick Group
Heir's vision becomes a reality: 'Dad wanted this to be the best' – James Kirkpatrick jnr.