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How much Aucklanders’ travel times could increase by 2055 if no change made
It comes as Parliament progresses congestion-charging legislation.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Three hurt, one in critical condition, after Waikato crash
The crash occurred around 7.30pm, involving a single vehicle.
SH35 Mangahauini Gorge recovery programme
A $50 million work programme on a section of SH35 badly damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle started this month. Video / NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
Expressway upgrade will need 600,000 tonnes of aggregate, but there's concerns it won't be local
'The feeling in our sector is that there is a lot of gravel build-up in the rivers.'
Speed limits stay on Harbour Bridge amid high winds as rush-hour hits
Motorists are advised to drive cautiously, especially those in high-sided vehicles.
Severe gales obliterate caravan as high winds batter Canterbury
Winds reached 116km/h at Mt Cook Airport and 112km/h at Roxburgh.
Summer traffic woes: Months of roadworks planned for Transmission Gully
NZTA acknowledges the disruption will be frustrating for drivers over the summer.
'Very scary': Chilling letter delivered to family home after road rage incident
The family have been left shaken and wondering if they are now being watched.
Driver filmed himself eating KFC after crash that killed siblings
He pleaded guilty to causing the crash that killed Alina, 24, and Ernesto, 15.
Woman's death beneath 330kg gate at luxury Akl home deemed tragic accident
WorkSafe report found young German died from 'traumatic asphyxia' at Westmere home.
Major Tauranga roading project set to go ahead without NZTA funding
Ratepayers could cover $106.7m of the $185.5m transport and water infrastructure project.
One critically injured in Wellington crash
NZTA advises motorists to consider using SH59 for travel north, not Transmission Gully.
Harbour bridge crash causing snarls across motorway network
Commuters should expect delays and take extra care when driving across the bridge.
Man dies in single-vehicle crash near Gore
Emergency services responded to the crash on Old Coach Rd just after 10 this morning.
Highway reopens after animal scraps spill causes 18-hour closure
Animal scraps spilled from a truck, closing SH2 in Waipawa.
Illegal parking on Meola Rd sparks safety concerns and congestion
Bollards have been installed as part of a long-term upgrade.
Simon Wilson: The war on pedestrians
OPINION: Court says no to Auckland Transport's attempts to calm traffic in seaside suburb.
Repeat drink driver who killed 4yo son in crash to be released after two years prison
Parole Board: 'You are way past the point of simply having a drinking problem'.
EastPack, police probe van crash that injured kiwifruit RSE workers
Six were hospitalised with moderate to serious injuries, with others also hurt.
'Failed to see': Toddler hit by van while crossing with father
A 2-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being struck at a pedestrian crossing.
Boat launch mishap leaves ute, boat submerged in Auckland harbour
The man was testing the boat with the intent of buying it.
Law student wins court case against Auckland Transport over ‘unlawful’ speed bumps
A judge ruled that AT failed to genuinely consider the impact on drivers.
Dylan Thomsen: Youth road deaths call for bolder licence changes
OPINION: Ninety under-25s die yearly in crashes; 600 are seriously injured.
Serious crash near Taupō leaves seven injured, two critically
The crash involved two cars at Broadlands Rd and Off Rd Highway.
Auckland's big debate: Why we're planning for 2 million homes
OPINION: The new housing rules and news from the election campaigns under way in Auckland.
Man bites police officers during arrest in Lower Hutt
Two police officers are injured after they were hit by a vehicle in Lower Hutt.
'A lifeline, a reconnection and a promise of resilience': New Moteo-Puketapu bridge opens
The Moteo-Puketapu Bridge opens to road users and cyclists tomorrow.
Drone footage shows repaired sections of Scenic Drive ahead of reopening
How the road from Auckland to Piha was repaired after serious damage from Cyclone Gabrielle forced its closure in 2023.
Cyclist in critical condition after vehicle crash in Onehunga
Neilson St, between Galway St and Selwyn St, is closed.
Major traffic chaos as police chase spans Auckland, Waikato
Four arrests followed a robbery in Flat Bush this morning.