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Serious crash shuts Southland highway, major delays for drivers
Detours are in place near Eglinton St, in Winton, and motorists should avoid the area.
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'A tragedy': Road worker died after being hit by truck on Napier-Taihape Rd
The fatal incident involved a road worker and a truck on the Hawke's Bay road.
More than ‘quarter of trillion dollars’ to be spent on land transport over next two decades
The Transport Minister has been told by officials to decide on his priorities.
Penrose businesses dismayed early road closures for Ed Sheeran concert
Retail operators along Station Rd in Penrose say they’re being shut out during peak trading hours due to road closures for the Go Media Stadium event. Video / Corey Fleming
Crash causes delays on key route out of central Auckland
Westbound traffic to Henderson is being diverted onto an alternative route.
Woman hurt in fall from boot of moving car as kids bonnet surfed – police
Police say she is in hospital after suffering a brain bleed in the incident.
Rubbish dump collapse: Rescue workers race to find 38 missing
The collapse hit afternoon workers at Cebu's Binaliw Landfill in the Philippines.
Urgent repairs after $1.25b Transmission Gully highway surface peels off
The road requires years more rebuilding work despite opening less than four years ago.
Two dead after crashes in Hawke’s Bay
Two motorcycles collided mid-afternoon at a rural intersection.
Watch: 'Dangerous' Auckland Harbour Bridge stunt sparks safety probe
NZTA says the two men's bridge jump is illegal, with a high risk of serious injury.
Christchurch ranked most bicycle-friendly city in Asia and Oceania
Wellington also landed in the top five in the category.
Seventh road death of 2026 after rural crash north of Auckland
The crash closed Pine Valley Rd for several hours yesterday and left one other injured.
Palmerston North drivers caught at 'concerning' speeds, police issue safety plea
One motorist was recently stopped after driving at more than twice the speed limit.
Richard Prebble: How to achieve real bipartisanship on infrastructure
OPINION: Do the Chrises agree on more than we realise?
Serious crash shuts Dairy Flat road as Auckland motorways hit by chaos
Police shut all northbound lanes at Greville Rd from about 10.50am.
Letters: Who holds Trump accountable?
OPINION: Letter writers link Trump’s latest moves to oil, allies and global flashpoints.
New speed zones proposed for key highways
Speeds at these seven rural intersections would drop from 100km/h to 60km/h.
'Call 111': Diesel spills into harbour after Wellington tanker crash, authorities monitoring
About 4000 litres of diesel spilled across Aotea Quay before dawn.
Tea leaves spilt from truck trigger fatal, multi-vehicle crash in Japan
The leaves ended up scattered along a 500m stretch of road in Tochigi prefecture.
Blue Springs visitors warned after unsafe parking continues
The 4.7km Te Waihou Walkway reopened mid-2025 after rockfall repairs.
One dead after serious crash south of Christchurch
Emergency services were called to Jones Rd shortly after 7.45am this morning.
High-risk intersection near Havelock North to get $2.7m roundabout upgrade
NZTA will fund 53% of the $2.7m roundabout upgrade, with council paying 47%.
Three rescue choppers sent to serious four-vehicle crash near Tekapo
The highway is blocked and police warn delays may last for some time.
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela, wild weather for North Island
NZ Herald Morning News Update | US forces capture Venezuela's leader and managers of Swiss Bar placed under criminal investigation. Video / NZ Herald
'Looked like fire': Survivor as lightning blasted tree through home
Fire and Emergency NZ crews responded to the incident in Hillcrest, Auckland.
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Heavy rain warning for parts of Hawke’s Bay issued, police plead for driver caution
70-100mm of rain is likely north of Napier, with peaks at up to 25mm an hour.
Nigeria police detain driver in fatal Anthony Joshua car crash
The driver is in custody in Ogun state as investigators pursue inquiries.
The story behind Hawke’s Bay’s blossom spot: Japanese families turn crash sites into memorials
The reason the photo spot exists is because of immense tragedy and generosity.
Drink-driving, impatience, fatigue top Bay police fears as New Year nears
Bay police target drink-driving and impatience as 2025 road toll hangs in the balance.