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Long traffic queues as Aucklanders return from holiday; Labour Weekend road toll at two
MetService warns heavy rain, wind and snow could disrupt travel today.
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Freight industry urges review of crash protocols after nine‑hour SH1 shutdown
Truckers say nine-hour SH1 closure shows the cost of current crash rules.
One dead after crash on rural Morrinsville road
Motorists are urged to avoid the area as diversions remain in place.
Cyclist airlifted after serious crash shuts SH29 near Tauriko
The cyclist was flown to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
Rider dies in hospital days after serious motorcycle crash
The circumstances of the crash are being investigated, police said.
Love this City: A stadium tale in 6 pictures, plus RONS, dancing and the Papatoetoe vote
Opinion: Love this City digs inside Auckland issues of the moment.
Toll plan and next steps for long-awaited Waikato roading project
The $100m boost will fund design, consenting and site investigation work.
Heavy traffic ahead: Police urge caution as long weekend begins
Police say no one died on the roads last Labour Weekend and they want to keep it that way.
Watch: Students run for their lives as tree blown over in fierce winds
At least 19 roofs have been lifted across Otago, say fire crews.
'Devastating accident': Bus driver killed in fiery Auckland crash
A key route into the CBD remains closed today.
One dead in Auckland electric bus fire, fumes from battery 'incredibly toxic'
A key route into the CBD remains closed today.
46 killed as two buses collide on Uganda highway
Police said the buses 'met head-on during overtaking manoeuvres'.
Nick Leggett: We shouldn't sell our state assets unless we're building
OPINION: Infrastructure NZ says asset recycling could unlock $200b in future growth.
Strong winds set to test Hawke’s Bay again after damaging Tuesday gales
A gust of 130km/h was recorded on the Takapau Plains at 4pm on Tuesday.
Litigation, leaky pipes feature at Fletcher Building AGM
Litigation against waterproofers, SkyCity suing Fletcher, motorway fight resolved.
One seriously injured after high winds roll truck on Hawke's Bay highway
Emergency services were called to the scene just before 3pm.
Road workers report being verbally and physically abused by frustrated drivers
One in five road workers was physically assaulted in the past year.
‘Not certified for use’: Investigators fault Lisbon funicular operator
The cable used on the Gloria line was never certified for public transport.
'Too young to drive': Eight youths in stolen car lead police on Auckland motorway chase
All eight, aged 12 to 15, were taken into custody without injury.
Fix-up for $1.25b highway pushed back
NZTA says Transmission Gully work won’t begin this month, despite plans for October start.
Govt unveils $3.8b plan for second Mt Vic tunnel, Wellington roading upgrades
Work is expected to start in 2026 after consents are fast-tracked next year.
Cyclist’s plea after driver jailed for hit-and-run attack
Mark Weston says he still lives in constant pain and cannot return to work.
Motorcyclist dies in hospital after Waikato crash
Police say the crash circumstances remain under investigation.
One hurt in four-vehicle on Auckland’s Southern Motorway
Police said the crash caused heavy traffic on parts of the motorway network around Epsom.
'Pattern of behaviour': $38k plan to combat burnouts, drug use on waterfront
Boulders and new parking layouts aim to curb the bad behaviour.
Watch: Morning commute turns chaotic as driver lashes out in road rage clash
Police confirmed they have received no formal complaints about the incident.
Cyclist critically injured in crash with car at intersection
Emergency crews rushed to the Christchurch accident just after 12.40pm.
Two dead after car and truck crash on Brynderwyns
The serious crash forced the closure of the main Northland route early this morning.
Why Transmission Gully still isn’t 110km/h despite public support
20km of the motorway near Wellington needs a rebuild over summer to fix rough surfaces.
Ambulance trapped by slips while rushing critically ill baby to safety
An air ambulance later flew the critically unwell baby to Waikato Hospital.