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From $817m to $2.1b in five years – one road’s cost blowout
'It was basically costed on the back of an envelope.'
Latest from Roads
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
NSW floods: 18k without power, Warragamba Dam set to spill
Residents in parts of NSW are urged to evacuate as floodwaters sweep through the state.
Stolen vehicle crashes on highway south of Hastings after police pursuit abandoned
One person in serious condition was taken to Hawke’s Bay Hospital.
Japan manhole tragedy: Four workers killed
They were inspecting sewage pipes in Gyoda when the accident occurred.
'Take extra caution': Lamp-post fire causes delays on highway
A lane had to be blocked to allow firefighters to do their work.
Viral TikTok video exposes car insurance fraud scheme in NYC
A dashcam video of one accident went viral with 80 million views on TikTok.
Welcome to Toll-ranga: City with 2/3 of NZ's toll roads set for more
As a new gantry is proposed, a councillor says there's a 'double standard' being applied.
Company boss admits manslaughter after unroadworthy 20-ton truck killed roadworker
Ashik Ali ignored warnings for six years that the vehicle was dangerous.
‘Huge’ armed police op in Bay of Plenty town
Armed officers and about 25 police cars are reported to be present around Maketū.
Tyre-wrecking pothole on Southern Motorway leaves gaping hole in wheel, punctures another
A section of Auckland's Southern Motorway was down to one lane while crews repaired it.
'Someone's going to get killed': Cyclist's warning after dirt bike crash
The victim needed a metal plate inserted in her leg after the accident.
On The Up: 'Pretty tight squeeze' - Four Kiwis' epic 16,000km trip squashed in tiny car for charity
The team is travelling across Europe and Asia as part of an international rally.
Double homicide at Devil's Den State Park, suspect sought
The suspect was seen driving a black, four-door sedan near the park exit.
Traffic management expert doubtful new road cone hotline will work
'I'm very doubtful that this particular thread [the hotline] is going to bear fruit.'
How a gang funeral ride brought South Auckland traffic to a standstill
About 40 motorbikes formed the biker convoy in South Auckland.
How a teen warehouse job led to a $73m supermarket opening
He started as a picker in a distribution centre, now he's buying a $14m supermarket.
'It defies belief': Mayor slams damage to stopbanks by 4WD vehicles
HBRC spent over $25 million on stopbank repairs after the cyclone.
Editorial: It's time to fully review our local government structure
OPINION: But any changes must be the right ones for the right reasons.
Brrrrr! Rotorua, Taupō record coldest temperatures of the year
The weekend will be mostly fine with a few showers expected.
What’s up with the signage directing people to our newest highway?
Opinion: I’ve spoken to many people who are still being misdirected.
'Really improve things': Early off-ramp opening for Pāpāmoa commuters
Councillor Steve Morris says it will ease evening traffic bottlenecks.
Logging truck rolls, Far North road now open
Traffic management is in place but delays are expected.
Pipe bombs 'capable of death' behind Auckland motorway closure
Police have now destroyed the devices found near a man’s body in Highbrook on Tuesday.
Truck rollover in Hawke's Bay causes road delays
A truck rolled on Puketitiri Rd in Hawke’s Bay on Wednesday morning.
Bomb scare causes Auckland motorway chaos, body found
Some southbound lanes on SH1 were closed for about three hours due to a police operation.
Bizarre car crash leaves boy critically injured in Germany
The SUV ended up embedded in the roof of a barn in a low-lying garden.
Body found in search for missing British mother-of-three
Rachel Booth was last seen at a garage at 3.50am on Saturday.
Date set for new Puketapu Bridge to open: 'It means so much to our community'
Hawke's Bay community buzzing as date set for opening of Puketapu Bridge.
Temperatures plummet below zero, more frosty days in week ahead
Frosts for Auckland, more possible tomorrow; Chch records coldest temperature of month.