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'Help me': School children on bus after kapa haka event hurt in fatal Rotorua crash
31 people were injured in the crash between a bus and car.
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Waiohiki Bridge build could start by the end of 2026
Councils seek the preferred alignment option for the bridge between Taradale and Waiohiki.
Move to allow freedom camping on shores of picturesque Central Otago lake gets backlash
A petition claims camping at Beacon Point threatens fragile wetlands nearby.
Rotorua road closure to disrupt key route for more than a month
Crews will work Monday to Saturday, around the clock, to speed up repairs.
Editorial: Motorcycle tragedy painfully highlights risks of failing to take precautions
OPINION: It is up to each motorcyclist to be as safe as possible.
Two arrested after doing burnouts at funeral proceeding in Auckland cemetery
Police said a mourner began doing burnouts in front of the crematorium.
Downer NZ costs down, pushes up profit
From rail to roads, hospitals to the $800m airport upgrade – Downer and Hawkins are busy.
Car captured racing down Auckland western motorway on rims
The car was captured racing down Auckland's Western motorway on its rims near Henderson off-ramp 11am today. Video / Supplied
Power pole comes down after car crash on busy Auckland road
One person was taken to hospital in a moderate condition after the crash.
Six tonnes of fertiliser spills across city street
Fire crews worked to stop the fertiliser from reaching nearby waterways.
How grazing sheep could help prevent Port Hills fires
The Kennedys Bush track will close for three days as grazing trials begin.
Worker seriously injured in Christchurch workplace accident
Hato Hone St John took one patient to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition.
'It was not safe:' Man killed in crash after ignoring friend's pleas not to drink and drive
Tachyon Hutt was four times over the legal limit and had cannabis in his system.
Connor Sharp: This Government's legacy for transport in Auckland
OPINION: Auckland Transport says raised speed limits could cost 564 lives in 10 years.
Mayor Wayne Brown weighs in on billion-dollar debate over Auckland to Northland highway
The Northland Corridor could cost up to $18.3b, which Mayor Brown says is too expensive.
One dead, two injured after rural Waikato crash
Two people remain in hospital with critical to serious injuries.
Multiple injured in late-night Auckland crash
Emergency services treated several people with moderate to serious injuries.
Watch: Car bursts into flames on Auckland street
The car was parked in a five-minute parking bay.
Billion-dollar spend on highway projects a 'shot in the arm' for Hawke's Bay – AA
Expressway work could start this year, and Waikare Gorge realignment within 12 months.
Watch: Dramatic scenes as Lamborghini supercar goes up in flames on busy Akl street
No one was injured, though the blaze briefly closed parts of Remuera Rd.
Major new highway needs years of repairs costing $32 million-plus
NZTA will start drainage and resurfacing work on Transmission Gully this summer.
Car smashes into Carterton home, person trapped under vehicle
Emergency crews from three Wairarapa towns rushed to the scene.
One dead after serious two-car crash, SH3 near Hamilton Airport closed
NZ Transport Agency said SH3 was closed and detours were in place.
Morning misery for Auckland commuters after crash adds to motorway delays
Earlier roadworks caused jams before a lane-blocking crash added to the clog.
Family speaks out after fatal factory failure
Ballance Agri-Nutrients had twice been warned to fix safety guards before his death.
‘The benefits are huge’: $18b Northland Expressway set to transform road travel
Labour Day traffic showed how travel times could be reduced with the new corridor.
Heavy congestion after Auckland Harbour Bridge crash
NZTA is warning drivers to expect delays.
'Final nail in the coffin': Kerikeri Street Party cancelled amid road closures
More than 4000 revellers usually flock to the post-half marathon celebration.
Tunnel breakthrough marks milestone for $365m Mt Messenger Bypass
A 110 tonne digger named Hinetūparimaunga has broken through the new tunnel.
Motorway reopens after multi-vehicle pile-up north of Christchurch
Emergency crews were called to the crash just after 10.40am.