New Zealand
Watch: 'Disturbing' findings as almost half NZ drivers fail to stop at railway crossings
95% of collisions and 73% of near misses at crossings with flashing lights and bells.
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Councillor: If your name’s on illegally dumped rubbish, a fine could be coming your way
'This is exactly the kind of smart, enforceable change our communities need.'
Four-lane Ruakura road gets $4.1m design stage funding
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the NZTA board has endorsed the project.
Bus carrying 17 people rolls in Southland, SH97 closed
The road is shut and emergency crews are redirecting traffic.
Watch: Fly-through provides first glimpse of Hawke’s Bay Expressway four-lane plan
Construction is expected to begin in late 2025, subject to funding and consents.
King’s Birthday 2025: What you need to know for the long weekend
Expect cooler weather, cafe surcharges and extra police on the roads.
Severe weather warning: Auckland Harbour Bridge closures likely
And there are warnings for other regions as a low-pressure system brings wild weather.
Opinion: Auckland's second harbour crossing could be practical and a thing of beauty
OPINION: A proposed second harbour link could destroy key parts of Auckland's waterfront.
AT Bus on fire in Epsom, Auckland
An AT bus was seen caught in a blaze in Epsom, Auckland. Video / Jamie Cearns
'One hesitation and you're history': Plea to lower speed limit in Bay View
There have been 127 crashes on Main North Rd since 2015, with five fatalities.
Bay of Plenty traffic expert defends te reo signs
The te reo signs use red for 'Stop' and green for 'Go'.
Budget: Hawke's Bay and Gisborne get $219m to fix Cyclone Gabrielle-hit roads
The Government has announced a $219 million boost for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.
'Te reo belongs on our roads': Iwi demands reinstatement of 'taihoa' roadworks sign
'Te reo Māori is not a translation, a novelty, or a risk. It is official. It is sacred.'
Truck breaks down on Canterbury bridge, blocks off SH1 southbound
Police say motorists should expect delays.
'Another instrument of tracking': Critics slam ANPR bill
ANPR cameras would charge fees for using busy roads during peak times.
The secret marriage that helped a couple defraud Oranga Tamariki out of $2m
No one knew about their marriage until after they'd conned the Government agency.
Medical emergency: SH25 closure as person airlifted to hospital
The person, who suffered a medical event, was airlifted to Waikato Hospital.
'Does not conform': NZTA, minister say 'taihoa' to te reo Māori stop-go sign
The te reo sign read 'Taihoa' and 'Haere' instead of 'Stop' and 'Go'.
Driver in fatal Martinborough bike crash dies, no charges laid
The Martinborough crash involved a car and a four-seater bike.
One dead, another seriously injured after Hastings crash overnight
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the accident.
Letters: Our rural roads are dangerous for cyclists
OPINION: Rugby rules need an overhaul; is National committing political suicide?
How seabed drilling could finally pave the way for a second harbour crossing
Drilling takes four to five days per hole, reaching depths of 75m.
'Absolutely stunning': New $825m highway nears completion
The new highway will open in June, with the exact date not yet set.
SH1 fatal crash victim identified as Hastings woman
Emergency services responded late on April 10.
Seven dead on Waikato roads in April
The news comes as the provisional national road death toll for the month almost doubled.
Trailer cam: How NZ's new safety cameras will change speed enforcement
Cameras have proven to lower speeds and reduce crash impacts.
Traffic delays on SH29 for emergency tree-felling today
Traffic will be detoured between 11am and 1pm in the Kamai Range.
BoP crash closes highway, one injured
One person is injured; traffic management is in place.
'Absolutely crazy': Locals fume at state highway speed change
NZTA will revert the limit to 100km/h by July 1 after public consultation.
First highway speed limit rise in Hawke's Bay sparks debate
The speed limit on SH51 was changed from 80km/h to 100km/h overnight.