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'Extensive backlog': Harbour bridge crash disrupts Auckland traffic
The right southbound lane is blocked while emergency services attempt to clear the crash.
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Section of motorway to close from midnight to remove dirt truck wreck
The truck rolled over a barrier on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway.
The family campground split by a 100km/h highway
Motutere Holiday Park is a prime spot for camping, watersports and heavy traffic.
Motorway mayhem: ‘Long queues’ after crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway
Two people have been injured in an Auckland motorway crash, one seriously.
Speed limit on part of Te Ngae Rd to rise following review
Te Ngae Rd's speed limit will rise from 50km/h to 60km/h after a review.
Four loud cracks pierce air as three-hour standoff ends in arrest
Children have been stopped from walking their usual route home from school.
Congestion toll cuts traffic delays and gridlock, report says
'By every possible standard, congestion pricing is a success.'
Commuter gridlock: Auckland's weekend traffic now worse than rush hour
A report says Aucklanders will soon sit in congestion for 29 million hours a year.
Armed police intervention: Tunnel reopens after firearm incident
Police received a report of a firearm incident in Kilbirnie.
Driver dies after North Shore crash, severe thunderstorm warnings issued
These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.
Vandals remove third chicane as Tamahere road safety row intensifies
Residents complained the chicanes were dangerous and installed without consultation.
Ponsonby CEO's charge upgraded, faces trial for alleged road-rage assault
The CEO's lawyer is trying to obtain audio of a 16-minute 111 call to police.
Watch: 'It's hectic' - classic Land Rover engulfed in flames on Auckland motorway
The blaze has created huge disruptions around Auckland International Airport this evening.
'Absolute chaos': New roundabout setup causes confusion
The changes are part of council roadworks that are set to last a year.
Taxi damaged after driving into large city street sink hole
Contractors are busy working to fix the hole this morning.
SH2 Gisborne to Ōpōtiki closed for hours after slips
Slips closed the road for hours on Thursday after more than 100mm of rain fell in parts.
Bus carrying 17 people rolls in Southland, SH97 closed
The road is shut and emergency crews are redirecting traffic.
Watch: Fly-through provides first glimpse of Hawke’s Bay Expressway four-lane plan
Construction is expected to begin in late 2025, subject to funding and consents.
Here's what the upgrade of Hawke’s Bay Expressway will look like
The project will expand a 6.5km stretch to four lanes. Funding approval is pending, with a decision expected later this year. Video / NZTA
'Absolutely unacceptable': Police condemn speeding drivers on highway
Napier-Taupō highway traffic was constant in the first weekend of new 100km/h speed limit.
Motorways clogged as holidaymakers flee city for long weekend
A crash on the Southern Motorway is causing delays for southbound traffic.
King’s Birthday 2025: What you need to know for the long weekend
Expect cooler weather, cafe surcharges and extra police on the roads.
'Huge impact': Subdivision residents concerned about traffic from development
About 200 homes are planned, with access through Rowesdale Drive in Ōhauiti.
Multiple crashes causing major delays on Southern Motorway near Ramarama
A photo posted by NZTA indicates that there have been six crashes.
'One hesitation and you're history': Plea to lower speed limit in Bay View
There have been 127 crashes on Main North Rd since 2015, with five fatalities.
Truck breaks down on Canterbury bridge, blocks off SH1 southbound
Police say motorists should expect delays.
Diddy trial: What is being alleged exactly and Diddy do it?
The sex trafficking trial of hip-hop tycoon Sean Combs is under way. Better known as Diddy, Combs faces some heavy charges. What is being alleged exactly and Diddy do it?
Police investigate fatal SH2 crash, road reopens
The highway was closed at 8am and reopened by 1.55pm.
Traffic delays on SH29 for emergency tree-felling today
Traffic will be detoured between 11am and 1pm in the Kamai Range.
Auckland commuters face a chaotic morning commute
Auckland commuters face a chaotic morning after two highways leading into the central city have been majorly disrupted by crashes. Video \ NZME