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'If you absolutely have to': High school tells parents to avoid drop offs before Ikea opening
The mega-retailer will start trading at 11am, but the car park will open at 8.30am.
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'Absolute cluster': NZTA reopening Rotorua highway after hours of traffic chaos
The decision follows a mayoral rebuke and a major backlash from businesses and residents.
Councillors back rethink of controversial Grey St layout
Gisborne's cycle-friendly trial, aimed at slowing traffic, inspired intense opposition.
'Disappointing' number of drivers caught using phones on Hawke's Bay Expressway
Police: 14 cellphone infringements in one morning is 'disappointing' to see.
'Not under control': Firefighters battle 300ha Tongariro National Park blaze
Six brigades and a command unit worked to contain the forest fire.
'Expect delays': Auckland Harbour Bridge lanes reopen after crash clogs transport link
The crash happened just before 11.20am, injuring one.
Morning misery for Auckland commuters after crash adds to motorway delays
Earlier roadworks caused jams before a lane-blocking crash added to the clog.
Northland Expressway: Labour Day traffic shows need for $18b motorway between region and Auckland
Chaotic Labour day traffic shows need for new $18 billion Northland Expressway, Denise Piper reports. Video / Herald Now
Hīkoi closes parts of key Auckland route into city centre
The march is the first national collaboration between iwi and unions across the country.
Long traffic queues as Aucklanders return from holiday; Labour Weekend road toll at two
MetService warns heavy rain, wind and snow could disrupt travel today.
'Stark reminder': Wayne Brown mourns death of Akl bus driver as Tāmaki Drive reopens
The crashed bus was removed from the scene last night.
'May affect your travels': Labour weekend travellers advised to check weather
'On Monday, we will see the potential for some very strong winds and heavy rain.'
One hurt in four-vehicle on Auckland’s Southern Motorway
Police said the crash caused heavy traffic on parts of the motorway network around Epsom.
Starbucks, Burger King get go-ahead for tiny Waikato town – but there's a catch
The approval comes despite overwhelming opposition from submitters.
Electric scooter rider critical after collision with car in central Auckland
The accident occurred at the intersection of Mount St and Symonds St at 4.05pm.
One seriously hurt in crash; SH15 briefly shut in both directions near Kaikohe
The crash has been cleared and the road reopened.
Two lanes blocked by rush hour crash on Auckland Harbour Bridge cleared
The southbound lanes heading into the city were briefly blocked.
Police arrest two after Sydney shootout-linked raids
Two people were arrested after police targeted a black Mercedes in Revesby.
Heavy rain, gusts up to 120km/h set to hit as wild front sweeps north
Wind gusts of up to 120km/h are expected to batter the Canterbury High Country.
Major Henderson junction reopened, man in custody after 'threatening comments'
Police responded to an incident at the intersection of Lincoln Rd and Sel Peacock Drive.
Southern Motorway four-vehicle crash causes heavy delays
A police issue earlier caused a northbound lane on the Auckland Harbour Bridge to close.
Decision looming on Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King plan
The council received 148 public submissions, with most opposing the plan.
SH5 partially reopens after stock truck rollover leaves one seriously hurt
The southbound lane, heading towards Napier, has now reopened.
'Oh my god': Truck driver’s near miss seconds before police car crash caught on CCTV
A police officer suffered minor injuries while their colleague was unharmed.
Motorway links reopen after death on Northwestern snarls traffic
Traffic was backed up more than 3.4km at worst, but has now cleared.
'Nut jobs at AT': Marketer blasts speed humps in suburb, transport agency says developer responsible
A cyclist says he counted 87 humps on a 3.2km loop and gave up on plans to buy there.
Southern Motorway crash shuts city-bound lanes at Greenlane, big delays expected
One person has been seriously injured in the three-vehicle accident.
School holiday travel: Auckland Airport tips Friday to be 2025's busiest day yet for domestic departures
How early is too early to get to the airport? And new scanners might save some hassles.
What readers really love (and loathe) about living in Christchurch
Herald readers quick to point out the downsides of 'NZ's most liveable city'.
Man found with ‘unexplained’ injuries on country road near Queenstown
Police don’t know if the man sustained injuries where he was found.