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‘Seeing kids hurting themselves’: Root damage to footpaths spurs call to remove trees
Residents say jagged, raised concrete has left some repeatedly injured.
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Traffic jam for Auckland commuters after morning crash
The crash happened about 5.54am on the citybound lanes, which have since reopened.
Weather chaos drives $8.5m road repair bill
Severe weather has twice consumed a quarter of Rotorua council's road maintenance budget.
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in Tokoroa
The crash happened just after midnight.
'What does it take to be classified as a death trap': Residents slam SH10 risks
Across a 2.9km stretch of SH10, 39 people have been injured and one has died.
Tour De Hoods: ‘It’s sad to see that we are viewed as a gang by the public’
What’s behind the “Tour De Hoods” event, which has drawn public scrutiny?
'They’re not having the whole farm': Northland Expressway fears for Waipu families
NZTA has contacted 489 landowners and confirmed needs for 75 properties so far.
Dirt bikes seized after riders accused of intimidating driver at South Auckland crash
The Eagle helicopter tracked one suspect to a Pakuranga Heights address.
New tolls on the table in 10-year deal for growing Western BoP
The agreement covers plans for 12,000 new homes, 350ha of industry and 15,000 new jobs.
Bottles, cans, containers, vapes: Man counts 500 pieces of rubbish dumped on 1km of road
Cleaning up illegal dumping has cost Gisborne about $110,000 from January to March.
Tour de hoods: 150 cyclists expected at mass bike ride around central suburb streets
The organiser urges 'best behaviour' after arrests and fines at West Auckland event.
'Police wasted nearly $100,000': Tamaki defiant over bridge protest crackdown cost
Brian Tamaki insists he won't apologise for the cost to taxpayers.
Person dies after crash on rural Marlborough road
Emergency services were called to Waihopai Valley Rd about 10.05am yesterday.
Wrong side of highway: Two arrested after Tauranga pursuit
Officers used road spikes on State Highway 2 before the car was stopped.
Just how bad is the Auckland Harbour Bridge? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
National minister Chris Bishop explains what's next for Auckland's key connecting bridge. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Stolen vehicle in high-speed wrong-side road chase ending in dramatic CBD arrest
The vehicle was spiked, but kept travelling through the city until coming to a stop.
Toddler dies after vehicle incident at Canterbury property
Emergency services were called to the Lake Ellesmere property.
'Very in shock': Son witnesses mother's death on Wellington motorway
Woman struck and killed after getting out of her vehicle after a minor crash last night.
Woman hit and killed after getting out of car following minor crash on motorway
The woman received immediate medical help at the scene but couldn't be revived.
Two seriously injured after car hits parked vehicle in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 9.26am today.
Courier van driver seriously injured in crash with train, north of Kaikōura
The collision was about 9.50am, between Hapuku and Waipapa Bay.
Person critically injured, airlifted to hospital after car hits power pole south of Christchurch
Police were called to the Bealey Rd crash at around 7.50am today.
Diverted bus blunder: Elderly woman walks hour home after bus driver kicks her off
The 79-year-old walked carrying shopping bags on a rural road.
Three-vehicle crash blocks SH1 north of Wellington
Motorists have been advised to avoid the area because of heavy and slow traffic.
Forestry firms fined $200k after truck driver dies on unsafe Coromandel road
Greg Stevens, 59, died when his loaded truck rolled on a steep forest road.
'Like an earthquake': Truck driver fears for loads on rough bridge
Cyclone Vaianu forced NZTA to cancel April maintenance on Pekatahi Bridge.
'A lot of hurt': Dirt bike rider dies, another injured on rural Far North roads
Police suspect both riders were knocked off their bikes.
Man named after fatal crash in Central Hawke’s Bay
The victim was 58-year-old Takapau resident Matthew John Dasent.
'Significant step': Brynderwyns bypass plan enters approvals process
NZTA has lodged fast-track approval bids for an alternative Brynderwyn route.
'Great mate to many': Police name man killed on rural Southland road
Waikaia man Aaron George Ferguson, 39, died in a crash on Winding Creek Rd on March 22.