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Three people injured in crash, Southern Motorway lane blocked
Images show a car half over the barrier, with smoke rising from it.
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Auckland Northern Motorway crash injures three
A motorist said multiple vehicles were involved and had 'intensive' damage.
Government agencies budgeting tens of millions for AI
Spending includes AI tools, licences and staff training across public services.
‘Stop, stop’: Investigation launched into fatal Te Awamutu train incident
A passenger heard bystanders yell 'stop' before the train halted.
One person seriously injured in Christchurch car and truck crash
Part of Christchurch’s Southern Motorway is closed after a serious crash.
Cold front: Snow risk shifts north after snow, flooding close highways
Snow and flooding closed two South Island highways.
Christchurch tunnel reopens after vehicle exhaust catches fire
Fire and Emergency crews from Lyttelton and Woolston responded to the incident.
Two people dead in Waikato truck and car crash, highway open
State Highway 29 has reopened.
'It’s hell': Queenstown workers, mayor, firefighter fed up with traffic congestion
Queenstown residents say worsening traffic is disrupting work, school and lives.
Wellington’s $11m bus network transformation divides city's leaders
Wellington City Council will vote on building a second public transport spine this week.
'Spinning for ages': Falling tree writes off car carrying three brothers, smashes five windows and crushes roof
Te-Reimana Gray kept control after a tree hit his car near Matawai.
AT CEO Stacey Van Der Putten gives update on CRL's performance
Auckland Transport CEO Stacey Van Der Putton gives an update on the CRL's performance after its first proper morning rush. Video / NZ Herald
'About fairness': Councils in NZ's most-tolled region back revenue sharing
A bill proposes they get a share to help maintain local roads worn by toll avoidance.
Congratulations, cheers - and boos - as the City Rail Link is officially opened
New Zealand’s largest transport infrastructure project has been officially opened.
Bribery, corruption and fraud allegations across driver licensing system investigated
About 650 drivers must retake tests after abnormal results.
'Every right to expect a fair deal': National defends South Island roads record
South Island Minister James Meager hits back on claims the south has been short-changed.
Petrol tanker fire closes SH1 northbound near Ōtaki, Kāpiti Coast
Nearly 20 fire vehicles from around the region are at the early morning blaze.
Occupants escape safely after car fire on Hawke's Bay highway
State Highway 2 near the Ngaruroro River Bridge has since reopened.
Man, 28, named after fatal crash near Ashburton
Two others were seriously injured in the crash on State Highway 1.
Lanes reopen after truck crash on Northern Motorway closed it for six hours
Flipped trailer spilt its load leaving all three lanes blocked near Oteha Valley Rd.
32 crashes in six years: Notorious roundabout to get safety improvements
Safety changes are planned despite the junction meeting standards.
Two in hospital after crash on Far North highway
The Serious Crash Unit has now left the scene.
One dead after crash on SH1 near Ashburton
The crash happened just after 5am near the suburb of Allenton.
Truck driver with heart problems crashed after failing to tell boss he couldn't drive anymore
Jason Chapman died after crashing an empty logging truck near Culverden in November.
Act to stop road funding going towards public art, protect maintenance money
Act has released its transport infrastructure plan.
80km/h gusts could disrupt Auckland Harbour Bridge travel on Friday
Warnings are also in place for parts of the North Island and the South Island.
Used the Pūhoi-Warkworth motorway last weekend? You may be owed money
A local board member says it is 'disappointing' refunds will not be automatic.
'Completely wrong': Labour MP's gaffe on live radio, attack on National
National says Ginny Andersen's claim goes to the 'heart of Labour's economic credibility'.
Public farmland leased: $3.1b expressway deal approved
Approval clears a $3.1b deal securing a farmland lease for extension of State Highway 1.
Are we about to borrow $1b to fix potholes? Ryan Bridge asks Chris Bishop | Ryan Bridge TODAY
The Transport Minister on how the government will pay for road maintenance if a scheduled fuel tax hike has been delayed. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY