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Waikato highway crash leaves one dead, five injured
An occupant of one vehicle died at the scene.
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'I don't think anyone is going to stay dry': Labour weekend's wet send-off
The fast-moving front is expected to last until early Tuesday morning.
Election signs gone after NZTA ultimatum to political parties
The political parties moved quickly after NZTA got in touch.
'Dumped on the ground': Mother demands answers over daughter's treatment after fatal crash
'She was brought back to the police yard, on a truck, still in the car.'
Truck hits overbridge on Auckland motorway, traffic banked up
The scene was cleared about 1pm, but congestion may take time to ease.
Labour to require NZTA to potentially give up spare land for petrol stations
It's part of a policy aimed at improving competition in the sector.
'Idiotic': Mayor Brown blasts National's $1.75b Mill Rd promise
The $1.75b planned route is a four-lane, 21.5km corridor from Manukau to Drury.
'Toes are going to be singed': Councillor says PM to be held to account over Mill Rd promise
The $1.75b planned route is a four-lane, 21.5km corridor from Manukau to Drury.
‘Public fed up’: Vandalised speed camera sparks debate, Auckland Council spat
NZTA said the 'intentional vandalism' is being investigated and will cost taxpayers.
Heavy rain hits South Island as snow traps vehicles, closes roads
State Highway 7 is currently closed through Lewis Pass, with no detour available.
Auckland Northern Motorway crash injures three
A motorist said multiple vehicles were involved and had 'intensive' damage.
‘Stop, stop’: Investigation launched into fatal Te Awamutu train incident
A passenger heard bystanders yell 'stop' before the train halted.
Panicked Nats have an ugly agenda in attacking our Independent Māori Statutory Board
OPINION: Reject list MPs are leading the Govt into a blaze of anger about council voting.
One person seriously injured in Christchurch car and truck crash
Part of Christchurch’s Southern Motorway is closed after a serious crash.
Snow and flooding hit South Island highways as cold snap sweeps in
Drivers are urged to take care, with alpine snowfall warnings in place.
Google Maps sends travellers on nine-hour detour despite convoy access
The online tool is sending tourists on a long detour around South Westland.
Christchurch tunnel reopens after vehicle exhaust catches fire
Fire and Emergency crews from Lyttelton and Woolston responded to the incident.
Spring freeze: Road snowfall warnings for Queenstown region
One-lane restrictions remain on the Crown Terrace road to Arrowtown.
'Spinning for ages': Falling tree writes off car carrying three brothers, smashes five windows and crushes roof
Te-Reimana Gray kept control after a tree hit his car near Matawai.
'About fairness': Councils in NZ's most-tolled region back revenue sharing
A bill proposes they get a share to help maintain local roads worn by toll avoidance.
Bribery, corruption and fraud allegations across driver licensing system investigated
About 650 drivers must retake tests after abnormal results.
'Every right to expect a fair deal': National defends South Island roads record
South Island Minister James Meager hits back on claims the south has been short-changed.
32 crashes in six years: Notorious roundabout to get safety improvements
Safety changes are planned despite the junction meeting standards.
Truck driver with heart problems crashed after failing to tell boss he couldn't drive anymore
Jason Chapman died after crashing an empty logging truck near Culverden in November.