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Watch: Fire at Akl supermarket extinguished, firefighters to remain overnight
More than 80 firefighters from 20 fire appliances were called to help.
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Opinion: What’s up with Auckland's traffic on Saturdays and Sundays?
The city's growth is bringing more cars, and lots of them.
'One fatality', three injured in Te Aroha crash
Diversions are in place as police attend the scene of a two-car accident.
'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south
The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway.
Fire at Wellington apartment blocks roads, prompts evacuations
The fire started on the second floor, triggering two sprinklers.
Delays on SH1 near Taupō after slip
NZTA says SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi is under stop/go traffic management.
Letters: 'Appalled' bottom trawling is allowed to continue
OPINION: Also, “traffic calming chicanes” must be one of the greatest oxymorons crafted.
Armed police intervention: Tunnel reopens after firearm incident
Police received a report of a firearm incident in Kilbirnie.
NZ’s $800m new stretch of state highway opens to traffic
Just how important this highway is "cannot be overstated", project manager says.
Simon Wilson: Before you start ranting about cycleways, please read this!
OPINION: 'Car brain' is ruining the important transport debates we need to have.
Driver dies after North Shore crash, severe thunderstorm warnings issued
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.
Police allege mum used meth before crash causing 7yo son's death
O'Siah Prasad was described as a bright, loving, and adventurous little boy.
Bus crash near Thailand border kills 15, injures 31 in Malaysia
The bus carried students from Sultan Idris Education University.
Man hands himself into police station after hit-and-run of women and dogs
Mitchell Prouse found his mother lying in a roadside ditch.
State Highway 26/27 roundabout blocked by rolled truck
The road is expected to be partially blocked until 3pm.
One dead, three seriously injured in BoP crash
The road was closed and reopened at 4.20am after a scene examination.
What you need to know about the new Manawatū Tararua Highway
Locals got a test drive over the new highway over the southern Ruahine Range.
'Luckily no one was on site': Van crashes into child care centre, injuring one
Bollards or rocks would be installed to prevent any repeat, centre director tells parents.
Permit reduction likely for Gisborne truck route
New maps exclude Ormond Rd from the NZTA’s ‘H’ permit system.
Road cone hotline receives 236 reports in four days, Auckland gets the most
WorkSafe dealt with a flurry of reports on the first day before numbers plateaued.
Beef tallow spill causes slip hazard over Kaimāī Range
A clean-up crew and sucker truck are on the way to tackle the problem.
Child airlifted after being hit by car in Bay of Plenty
Police were notified of the incident at 8.40am.
'Absolute chaos': New roundabout setup causes confusion
The changes are part of council roadworks that are set to last a year.
Taxi damaged after driving into large city street sink hole
Contractors are busy working to fix the hole this morning.
SH2 Gisborne to Ōpōtiki closed for hours after slips
Slips closed the road for hours on Thursday after more than 100mm of rain fell in parts.
Person seriously injured in crash between car and cyclist in Northcote, Auckland
The injured person was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a serious condition.
One person dead following serious two-car crash in Stillwater, Auckland
The crash happened on East Coast Rd last night.
Councillor: If your name’s on illegally dumped rubbish, a fine could be coming your way
'This is exactly the kind of smart, enforceable change our communities need.'
Four-lane Ruakura road gets $4.1m design stage funding
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the NZTA board has endorsed the project.
Serious two-car crash closes road in Stillwater, Auckland
Emergency services were called to the scene around 7pm.