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‘March madness’: Auckland commuters brace for traffic surge
Traffic peaks in March as students return to schools and universities.
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‘I will run again’: Devoted family man loses leg to car in horrific crash
An Auckland man had no time to respond before crash near his home.
Restore Passenger Rail protesters on trial for endangering transport
Protesters superglued themselves to Wellington State Highways in October 2022.
Trial turns leftover forestry wood into roads for logging trucks
A Hawke’s Bay trial to convert woody debris into forestry roads is showing promise.
Major SH1 section closed for up to five weeks
The section would be closed to through traffic 24/7 from March 3.
'Same costly mistake': Driver's warning after $150 bus-lane fine
More than 6500 tickets were issued for breaching the 50m rule last year.
Ronan Keating slams ‘broken’ justice system after brother’s death
'It’s a joke and it’s morally corrupt.'
Driver who had seizure on motorway wants to thank car-chasing ‘hero’
Jeff Benjamin jumped through the driver’s window pulling on the brake to stop the car.
‘Loathed’ rail crossings slated for removal to reap benefits of CRL
Govt to spend $200m on new bridges to help speed up Auckland journey times.
Six youths arrested after fleeing police across Auckland
Six youths have been arrested after fleeing police across Auckland, abandoning their stolen vehicle and trying to escape on foot. Video / NZ Herald
Crash on SH1 in northern Auckland, both directions affected
People are advised to delay their travel.
Traffic chaos as crash closes tunnel in Wellington
The Terrace Tunnel closed after a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon.
One in critical condition after serious crash in Hunua
Two vehicles collided at Paparimu and Hunua Rds.
‘Not far from the finish line’: New approach to Piarere roundabout
The new Piarere roundabout approach will open on February 25.
Two people seriously injured in truck and caravan crash
SH39 is closed in both directions at Ōtorohanga.
One person dead following single-vehicle crash in Auckland
Emergency services were called around 4:30am.
Simon Wilson: Cone wars - AT boss fires up over surprise roadworks
OPINION: Dean Kimpton is at the pointy end of cone management. He's seeing orange.
Speed cameras out of action as NZTA takes over from police
The idle devices may be located in your area.
‘Significant safety risk’: Cyclists urge Govt to rethink speed changes
Speed limits on SH35 will increase from 60km/h to 80km/h in certain areas.
Forecast delays further closures of highway through Waioeka Gorge
NZTA postpones daytime closures of gorge highway to week of February 24.
Police name victim of three-vehicle crash in Ngāhinapōuri
Police said the incident was reported to emergency services around 2.20am on February 5.
Cabinet funds Napier-Wairoa highway realignment, Bailey Bridge to remain at least four more years
The cyclone sped up the need for a project in the melting pot for at least 20 years.
‘Nothing I could have done’: Driver’s plea after fatal crash
In February 2024, the region's road death toll was zero.
Police name victims of weekend Ngāhinapōuri crashes
The two single-vehicle crashes happened about 13 hours apart.
West Auckland residents take action over road opening out of frustration with delays
Locals used chalk to draw road markings, protesting the ongoing delays.
Crash blocks major Auckland road; motorcyclist critically injured
Police said a motorcyclist is fighting for their life after the accident.
Push to reinstate 100km/h limit for notorious SH2 stretch
Public submissions sought to raise the SH2 speed limit to 100km/h.
‘It’s real bad’: Northland’s shocking rate of vehicle testing failures
More than a quarter of the country's vehicles fail their fitness checks on testing