New Zealand
The NZ region with the highest road death toll in 2024
Roads in this region claimed 192 lives from 2022 to 2024.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'All emergency services are en route': Injuries after crash on SH3 in King Country
One person is in moderate condition after the two-vehicle crash.
Call for support for crash first responders
It comes as a crash in Havelock North brings the holiday road toll to 13.
Letters: Common sense needed over use of police resources
OPINION: Police need to 'hunt where the ducks are'.
'Recipe for disaster': Kiwis urge American tourist to change itinerary
Dozens called her plan dangerous but two Americans said the advice was 'alarmist'.
Editorial: Why road tolls may be the future of NZ’s infrastructure funding
OPINION: Minister hints at tolls as petrol taxes dwindle, EVs rise.
Watch: People run for their lives as vehicle goes on late-night rampage
The driver rammed a number of cars and a person before fleeing the scene.
Letters: How to boost safety for kids on electric scooters
OPINION: It 'requires a mix of regulation, education, and community engagement'.
Family shattered after ‘precious toddler’ killed in Christmas Day driveway tragedy
Police are investigating after the child was struck by a vehicle yesterday.
‘Pretty disgusting’: Gisborne Hospital roads under fire for poor condition
Gisborne Hospital tackles road issues; safety prioritised in repair plans.
Child killed after being struck by vehicle on Masterton driveway
Police are investigating the incident.
Traffic delays on SH2 in Hutt Valley after motorbike crash
The motorway has now reopened in both directions.
‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZ
Meanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.
All the road closures that could impact your summer road trip
With lots going on around New Zealand, it's important to plan your travel route carefully.
'Not ready to die': Pilot crushed by loader, loses leg but still flying
He used his belt to stop the bleeding and waited 45 minutes before being spotted.
Mangamuka Gorge reopens after $204m repair, restoring key route
Far North residents celebrate as Mangamuka Gorge reopens, ending costly detours.
Simon Wilson: Yes that’s the mayor swimming in Auckland’s brand new pool
OPINION: Love this City, this week with rates, roads, bus-stops and swimming pools.
Rainbow connection: Should new crossing have had official opening?
A pride advocate is upset an opening hasn't been held for Tauranga's new rainbow crossing.
Clear run: Waikato Expressway Ngāruawāhia section back to four lanes
Remedial works and safety improvements were finished today.
Work to start on approaches for new expressway bridge
Two bridges alongside each other will ease congestion on the Hawke's Bay Expressway.
How two tiny at risk geckos paused a roading repair project
Works have been on hold since early November after the discovery of a protected species.
Dates confirmed for major closure of SH1 at Karapiro
The detour of SH1 at Karapiro will take an extra 18 minutes.
SH1 open to the North: Mangamuka Gorge ready for summer traffic
Mangamuka Gorge has opened again after years of closure after rain caused multiple slips.
Opening of Mangamuka Gorge
State Highway 1 in the Far North is once again open after years of closures from storm damage. Video / David Fisher, NZTA
Highway chokepoints this Christmas season
Holidaymakers in Auckland and Wellington can expect the heaviest traffic before Christmas and again before New Year. Video / Alyse Wright, NZ Herald
Traffic management in place at Tairua trouble spot over peak summer period
Tairua’s one-lane Pepe Stream bridge becomes a significant bottleneck every summer.
Roads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crash
Parts of the motorway network will be clogged during the Christmas exodus.
Significant delays on SH1 near Cambridge after truck and car crash
'Delay your journey or expect delays until vehicle recovery can be completed.'
Construction starts on SH29 signalised crossing
A signalised crossing is being constructed on the corner of Cambridge Rd and SH29.
Almost 80% of cyclone repair projects on Tairāwhiti highways completed
TREC praises iwi, communities for support during highway repairs.