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Teen dies two days after Manawatū crash between car and truck
The collision involved a car and a truck on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Rd.
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Motorist fined $150 by AT for driving along bus lane on police orders after crash
The man officially appealed but the fine was only reversed after Herald questions.
Road crews beat the clock to reopen key Coromandel route early
More than 200 maintenance jobs were completed during the week-long closure.
'Fully open': Brynderwyn Hills complete after crews beat the clock
The planned second SH1 closure from November 20 to 23 is no longer needed.
SH30A reopens: Backlash after traffic chaos, weather pauses works
Students nearly missed NCEA exams as detours caused delays of up to two hours.
'Absolute cluster': NZTA reopening Rotorua highway after hours of traffic chaos
The decision follows a mayoral rebuke and a major backlash from businesses and residents.
‘Big ball of flames:’ Rider escapes after motorbike catches fire at Napier intersection
'I was completely shocked when I saw the flames engulfing the motorbike.'
Wellington’s $3b SH1 revamp to take Town Belt land, add two new tunnels
The $2.9b–$3.8b plan includes new tunnels at Mt Victoria and The Terrace.
‘State of gridlock’: Rotorua drivers fume over 'absolute cluster' SH30A closure
Motorists report journeys taking up to two hours to drive between Rotorua suburbs.
Cruz Beckham faces driving ban after two speeding tickets
He was caught driving 24mph in a 20mph zone just months after passing his test.
Former Transport Minister shares speeding history in solidarity with Chambers
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers was caught speeding last week.
SH29 over Kaimāī Range to close five nights for urgent works
Abseilers will clear loose rocks and vegetation from the Ruahihi Bluffs.
Police confirm new roadside drug test device – and where it'll be rolled out first
The Securetec DrugWipe 3 S can detect cannabis, methamphetamine, Ecstasy and cocaine.
Toll road 'frustration' as motorists endure 'years' of disruption
Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell urges NZTA to reduce the toll to reflect road works impacts.
'Lack of empathy': Fire brigade's plea after public abuse following fatal crash
'Don’t harass or yell at the volunteers on the ground. That isn’t cool at all.'
Labour says Government breaking Parliament rules to pass fast-track law even faster
The Government's pre-Christmas legislative agenda could be upended if Labour is right.
$600m Hawke’s Bay Expressway upgrade officially under way
Noise and disruption over the next four years are unavoidable, Chris Bishop says.
'Dumbest thing I've done': Police Commissioner confesses to speeding ticket
Richard Chambers says he was 'away with the fairies' when he was pulled over last week.
Big test ahead: Govt eyes private model for $1b Marsden Point rail link
More than 70 organisations have shown interest in building the 19km rail link.
Watch: Bridge collapses months after opening in China
Officials say cracks were spotted a day before the structure gave way.
Two dead after separate overnight crashes in Wellsford and Mangapai
Police say the Wellsford crash happened about 1.40am on Waiteitei Rd.
Residents slam chip seal switch on quiet Pāpāmoa streets
Upgrading to asphalt would add about $3000 per household.
Rotorua highway repair start date pushed back a week
The start of the SH30A resurfacing has been delayed by six days.
Watch: UK man drunkenly rams stolen digger into postal truck
Video shows the stolen earthmover striking a Royal Mail truck.
Pedestrian seriously injured after car crash in Johnsonville
Emergency crews remain at the scene outside the Johnsonville library.
'Not under control': Firefighters battle 300ha Tongariro National Park blaze
Six brigades and a command unit worked to contain the forest fire.
Armed police swarm Christchurch street after serious incident
About 15 armed officers blocked both lanes of Innes Rd in Christchurch.
'Shaken' children taken to nearby Burger King after fatal bus crash
A passenger in the car died and two others were critically injured in the crash.
'Expect delays': Auckland Harbour Bridge lanes reopen after crash clogs transport link
The crash happened just before 11.20am, injuring one.
Man arrested after two-hour motorbike chase across Auckland
The 41‑year‑old was wanted on two arrest warrants when officers found him.