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Biggest-ever PPP: $3.6b Northland expressway deal signed
The 26km expressway will include twin tunnels through the Dome Valley.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'No light at the end of the tunnel': Oākura residents lose faith in road reopening
Russell Rd has been closed by a slip since January, with no date for reopening.
Bus crash closes road near Queenstown, passengers suffer minor injuries
All passengers got out safely - some may have minor injuries.
‘We don’t know what’s going to happen’: Giant sinkhole alarms upmarket suburb
A sinkhole about 5m long, 3m wide and 1m deep has opened on Hackett St in St Marys Bay.
One person dies in Hawke’s Bay highway crash
Nine people were injured in several serious crashes around the region over the weekend.
'Hurry, go!': Family narrowly escape as cliff collapses in front of them
'My partner looked out the window and said ‘f*** babe, the cliff is coming down’.'
Crews brace for more callouts as West Coast flooding hits homes
Fire crews responded to their first flood callout at 3.30am.
Chasm: Road reopens 15 weeks after flood swallowed car
The new road culvert is large enough to handle future high-intensity rainfall events.
National candidate accused of 'very misleading' claim over broken tunnel promise
The party pledged to start construction on a Mt Victoria tunnel this term.
One dead after two-vehicle crash in Otago
Hato Hone St John sent two ambulances to the scene.
'Everything just happened so fast': Dad captures moment car skids off black ice
Three vehicles had come off the road at the same spot in a short period of time.
'Major delays': Motorway lanes blocked after multi-car crash
SH1 southbound traffic reduced to one lane following crash believed to have injured one.
National tolling plan delayed again as road projects stall for funds
Waka Kotahi’s tolling plan is now pushed back from 2025 to 2027.
Four injured in three-vehicle crash on SH2
Hato Hone St John says it was alerted to the crash shortly before 9am.
Northland urged not to be forgotten as Govt puts expressway plans in slow lane
Two key sections from Te Hana to Whangārei are now on a future pipeline list.
I asked NZTA where they want a second Auckland harbour bridge. Their answer wasn’t feasible
OPINION: A second bridge east of the existing bridge would dominate the open water.
Consulate issues warning after Hong Kong tourist dies in Crown Range crash
It’s the second fatal crash involving Hong Kong residents in New Zealand this year.
SH2 reopens after fatal late-night crash near Auckland border
Emergency services were called to the scene in Mangatāwhiri soon after 11pm.
Driver dead after bus and car crash near Cardrona
Black ice has been reported across Arrowtown, Arthurs Point and other parts of Otago.
One critically injured after crash closes highway near Blenheim
The road may stay closed for hours as traffic builds around the area.
Key Kaikōura route to reopen after storm damage closes SH1
State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura is due to reopen at midday on Wednesday.
Editorial: Roads scheme has become a trick, not a treat, in the policy lolly bag
OPINION: It’s hard to not view grouping 17 projects under a glossy RoNS title cynically.
Flood-hit section of SH1 near Kaikōura on track to reopen – if weather holds
Crews have cleared rocks and vegetation that fell on to the road during a slip.
New slip complicates efforts to reopen SH1 near Kaikōura
NZTA says SH1 between Cheviot and Kaikōura will not reopen until at least next Tuesday.
Man jailed after painting fake pedestrian crossing on main route
NZTA said Josiah Brooking's actions put people's lives at risk, caused costly disruption.
'Move now to higher ground': Wairoa residents urged to prepare amid floods
Water levels on the Wairoa River may rise overnight as heavy rain continues.
Is today’s road bonfire bigger than another of Chris Bishop's U-turns?
OPINION: The Transport Minister has announced the effective canning of a host of roads.
New roads breakdown: Here’s what’s happening with massive projects near you
Check out the Herald’s interactive graphic for more.
Hundreds of drivers to resit tests after probe into licensing officers
Sixteen testing officers have been suspended after an NZTA investigation.
Oliver Hartwich: NZ needs big, bold reforms to keep moving in the right direction
OPINION: Life expectancy has risen nearly 11 years since 1970 as infant deaths plunged.