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Serious crash closes SH1 near Whangārei
Three people were in a moderate condition after the crash.
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Canterbury SH1 upgrade wins fast-track approval
Woodend Bypass work tipped to cut deaths and serious injuries from 5.6 to 1.25 a year.
More than 200 feral goats culled near Cromwell after road closure
SH8 closed from 8am-9am during helicopter operation.
Crews brace for more callouts as West Coast flooding hits homes
Fire crews responded to their first flood callout at 3.30am.
Bishop asked Bridges to review reduced NZTA targets – they went unchanged
NZTA's board chair told Bishop they were 'appropriate', despite his comments.
National candidate accused of 'very misleading' claim over broken tunnel promise
The party pledged to start construction on a Mt Victoria tunnel this term.
'Everything just happened so fast': Dad captures moment car skids off black ice
Three vehicles had come off the road at the same spot in a short period of time.
One dead, another airlifted to hospital after crash near Levin
State Highway 1 remains closed as the Serious Crash Unit investigates.
National tolling plan delayed again as road projects stall for funds
Waka Kotahi’s tolling plan is now pushed back from 2025 to 2027.
I asked NZTA where they want a second Auckland harbour bridge. Their answer wasn’t feasible
OPINION: A second bridge east of the existing bridge would dominate the open water.
Consulate issues warning after Hong Kong tourist dies in Crown Range crash
It’s the second fatal crash involving Hong Kong residents in New Zealand this year.
Speed cameras to be activated sooner at fatal Northland crash site
Police are still investigating the cause of the crash.
Car dealer fined after odometer on $24,000 car wound back by more than 30,000km
It was only discovered when service techs saw the reading didn't match their records.
Murky start as fog blankets Auckland motorways, 17 flights delayed, cancelled
Fog restrictions have now lifted at Auckland Airport after five hours.
NZTA confirms it can’t suspend 650 drivers caught up in licence retest probe
Police are involved in the probe and NZTA says charges are possible.
Should this Hawke's Bay stretch of SH50 near Fernhill slow down?
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has opened consultation on proposed speed limit changes at six locations in Hawke's Bay, including two sections of SH50.
New slip complicates efforts to reopen SH1 near Kaikōura
NZTA says SH1 between Cheviot and Kaikōura will not reopen until at least next Tuesday.
Man jailed after painting fake pedestrian crossing on main route
NZTA said Josiah Brooking's actions put people's lives at risk, caused costly disruption.
Is today’s road bonfire bigger than another of Chris Bishop's U-turns?
OPINION: The Transport Minister has announced the effective canning of a host of roads.
Hundreds of drivers to resit tests after probe into licensing officers
Sixteen testing officers have been suspended after an NZTA investigation.
Oliver Hartwich: NZ needs big, bold reforms to keep moving in the right direction
OPINION: Life expectancy has risen nearly 11 years since 1970 as infant deaths plunged.
'Tragic': Councillor pledges to improve road safety after rugby team injured in crash
Thirteen people were injured in the Greendale Rd crash on Saturday.
Otago shifts to recovery as red rain warning threatens Canterbury rivers
The Canterbury Regional Council says river flooding is likely if rain falls as forecast.
‘Stay home’: Dunedin on alert as heavy rain arrives earlier than expected
MetService says flooding and slips could threaten lives in Dunedin and Clutha.
Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by car in Hamilton
Lincoln St is closed between Rifle Range Rd and Edgar St.
'No room for error': Safety concerns raised over ‘narrow’ bridge after fatal crash
NZTA data shows 10 crashes on the bridge in the past five years.
Watch: Wood-loaded truck catches fire near Thames, SH25A closed
State Highway 25A is fully closed after the truck fire.
One dead in early morning crash north of Whanganui, State Highway 3 closed
The road is expected to remain closed for some time, and diversions are in place.
Gales lash lower North Island as roofs lift and trees fall, disrupted Wellington flight becomes most tracked in the world
State Highway 53 has closed due to rising river levels.
Back on the move: Both lanes reopen after Takanini crash
The crash happened near the Takanini on-ramp about 12.50pm.