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'Now worse than ever': Locals outraged as new Bombay traffic lights cause long queues
NZTA says queues will improve as the software adapts and motorists adjust.
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Traffic chaos as crash closes tunnel in Wellington
The Terrace Tunnel closed after a three-vehicle crash on Wednesday afternoon.
'Neither of us would be here': Crash survivor's message after 22 unrestrained drivers die in five years
Before the T-bone crash, Klaudia's life flashed before her. Luckily, she had belted up.
‘Someone’s loved one’: Stop sharing fatal motorway crash footage ‘immediately’, police say
A motorcyclist died in the crash and people have been sharing footage of the incident.
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.
Motorcyclist dead, Southern Motorway southbound lanes reopen
The serious accident caused major delays this morning.
NZ’s tallest new skyscraper: Plans notified for quarter-kilometre Auckland tower
Lower Hobson St flyover to be demolished: No access from Quay St to Hobson St any more.
Section of Hewletts Rd to close for 24 hours
A section of SH2 in Mount Maunganui will be closed this weekend for repairs.
‘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
SH1 reopens after truck crash ‘chaos’ forces motorists on 33km rural detour
'There’s hundreds of people trying to traverse Northland’s new state highway.'
Stockman tramples council's claims mustering wild cattle is too dangerous and difficult
A man claims he offered a year ago to deal with wild cattle problem on Whangārei Heads.
'Cops running everywhere': Police nab driver on busy Auckland on-ramp
'The vehicle had earlier been reported stolen from the North Shore.'
Bus lane camera clocks up $220k in fines in just over a month
Nearly 1500 tickets were issued for driving in the lane but locals say it's 'kind of confu
Congestion builds as Aucklanders flock to holiday hotspots
Traffic may worsen into the weekend, with rain predicted for much of the North Island.
SH29 at Lower Kaimāī reopens after serious crash injures three
One person was critically injured.
SH2 commuters frustrated by 'terrible' traffic – but pragmatic
'Eventually, we’ll have a roundabout', one resident said.
Busy Auckland road to have more works done after year of disruption from changes
Auckland Transport is installing traffic lights at the Meola Rd/Garnet Rd roundabout.
Watch: Traffic tail 15km long as road works on SH2 bite, motorists fume
Chipseal works cause heavy traffic, delays between Te Puna and Aongatete.
Young broadcasting student one of two killed in crash with power pole
Police believe high speeds were a factor in the crash.
Watch: ‘Crazy’ video captures near-miss with oncoming vehicles on busy highway
Motorists swerve to avoid an overtaking car driving into the path of oncoming traffic.
Two dead and third taken to hospital after crash near Christchurch
Emergency teams arrived at the scene just after midnight to find two already dead.
Watch: Burst water main floods road near Sylvia Park entrance
The water main on Carbine Rd burst at 11.13am.
Napier widow finds community support through local initiative
Traffic management business pays staff to help community during downtime.
Holiday traffic: Fatal crash in Taranaki, multiple injuries in crash in deep south
It will be a slower drive home for some returning holidaymakers.
'Lucky to not be dealing with a fatality': Second incident of car driving into police
The incident occurred between Kokopu Block Rd and Otaika Valley Rd around 8.45pm.
Police hit by 'out of control vehicle' near Whangārei
Early indications are the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Video / Jayden Jameson
Fruit flies in Auckland as Wellington prepares for major disruption | NZ Herald News Update
Fruit flies have been discovered in Auckland, new water safety figures are released. Dame Tariana Turia tangi continues, trade with Africa is suggested. Video / NZ Herald
Fatal crash in Karaka leaves one dead, another seriously injured
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Walters Rd and Blackbridge Rd.