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Submissions now open on NZTA review of SH35 speed limit increases
The public can now make submissions on speed limits for sections of the highway.
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Speed bumps or no speed bumps? Why not both? $500k for bizarre pedestrian crossing plan
Speed bumps will only be included on one side of the crossing.
Students on sports trip in South Taranaki crash, 13 people injured
Hastings Rd is closed for a Serious Crash Unit examination.
‘F****n spoon!‘: Truckie’s desperate dodge after car crosses centre line
The bizarre incident was captured on multiple dashcams.
One dead after car vs truck collision at Haruru
Driver dies at scene of fatal crash at Haruru, near Paihia
‘Significant delays’: Grass fire breaks out beside Auckland’s Southern Motorway
Motorists are advised to pass the scene with extra care this afternoon.
Kerikeri could almost double with new plan out on how to deal with the growth
Draft plan to manage growth in Kerikeri and Waipapa, public urged to give feedback.
Drug-driving testing legislation passes despite concerns
Bill passes with support of National, Act, NZ First and Labour.
Data revolution: How connected cars are reshaping Auckland’s roads
With connected vehicle data, traffic can be measured at all times of the day and year.
‘Moon crater’: Health Minister Simeon Brown bumps hospital pothole up waiting list
The pothole joins the health waiting list for surgery, one person said.
One person dead, Hamilton highway closed after two trucks crash
Drivers should avoid the area and expect delays.
‘Worst I’ve seen’: Tyre specialist stunned at damage from roadworks, dozens of cars affected
More than 30 people have already called the council to request help.
Police appeal for witnesses after Hamilton, Taupō crashes
Seventeen people have been injured in three crashes across the region over the weekend.
Roadworks chip away at Napier cars
One driver said they had eight windscreen chips and paint chips all over the bonnet.
Students reportedly injured after car incident outside University of Auckland
Up to five pedestrians are understood to be injured following an incident on Auckland's Symonds St. Video / Michael Craig
One dead, another critical after two-car Manawatū crash
The state highway was closed for several hours after the crash.
‘Different boat’: Gisborne Council grapples with speed rule changes
The council's bylaw process complicates implementing the new speed limits.
The State Highway where Waikato crashes happen most
From 2021 to 2024 there were over 5000 crashes on Waikato state roads.
Car wreck left on Havelock North hill for months: ‘Someone will get squashed’
The hatchback came off the road coming down the peak on December 20, 2024.
Four more Northland highway speed limits to be reviewed
NZTA consulting on lifting four more Far North highway speed limits
Blocked lanes on motorway into Auckland reopened, traffic eases
One person was injured in the crash.
Simon Wilson: Let’s be honest - PPPs, tolls and the Investment Summit
Opinion: The Government's big play for foreign funding achieved far less than we're told.
Truck rolls on SH1 in North Island, one seriously injured
One person was airlifted in a serious condition.
‘Great news’: Early ramp opening to ease Pāpāmoa traffic
The eastbound ramps at Pāpāmoa East Interchange may open in late 2025.
‘Significant progress’: New road emerging off SH29
A former Caltex Service Station once occupied the site.
Penrose crash: One killed, another critically hurt after driver flees police
A person has been killed and another critically injured after driver allegedly fleeing police in Auckland. Video / Michael Craig/Supplied
One person killed, another critically hurt after fleeing driver crashes into two cars
The major Auckland road remains closed.
Watch: ‘Extremely dangerous’ drivers cut across medians in 100km/h zone to avoid car fire
'Auckland drivers are the worst in the world' was one assessment of the rule-breaking.