Opinion
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.
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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.
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.
Otago shifts to recovery as red rain warning threatens Canterbury rivers
The Canterbury Regional Council says river flooding is likely if rain falls as forecast.
'It can't bring back a life, but will save lives': Tragic crash leads to change
Old median barriers on SH1, known as legacy barriers, were installed in the late 1990s.
‘Stay home’: Dunedin on alert as heavy rain arrives earlier than expected
MetService says flooding and slips could threaten lives in Dunedin and Clutha.
Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by car in Hamilton
Lincoln St is closed between Rifle Range Rd and Edgar St.
'It's crazy': Couple spend thousands marketing home knowing no one will buy it
'They knew it was unsaleable but they had to prove it was unsaleable'.
Fast-track application for Auckland busway halted after clash with council planners
The council filed a 74-page memo setting out its concerns.
Watch: Wood-loaded truck catches fire near Thames, SH25A closed
State Highway 25A is fully closed after the truck fire.
Snow warning for alpine passes as South Island routes face disruption
Up to 25cm of snow is forecast near the summit of Porters Pass by tomorrow.
Thirty-year Infrastructure Plan backed by Parliament
The Government accepted 13 of 16 Infrastructure Commission proposals in full.
'We've been here 50 years, where do we go?': 240 homes in path of busway face demolition
Residents told land may be forcibly acquired. They feel they're living on borrowed time.
Thomas Coughlan: There's one big problem with Labour’s transport promise - and the coalition can’t tell you what it is
OPINION: Labour's transport policy relies on spending money that isn't there.
Preventable Rangitata Rail Bridge collapse could’ve had ‘catastrophic’ consequences - TAIC
TAIC found KiwiRail ignored its own red-alert weather thresholds.
Haunted or just historic: $120m upgrade to keep Arapuni Dam alive for next century
A new underground cut-off wall will replace the original 1920s structure.
NZ's speed camera capital crowned as locals question why they're getting more
Can you guess where the most speed cameras are in New Zealand?
Building fire shuts SH1 through central Wellington, drivers warned of delays
The road reopened just after 5.25pm but queues continued to cause delays.
Main motorway out of Wellington reopened after caravan rolled, blocking lanes
No injuries were reported from the crash, which happened about 11.30am.
NZTA pauses using billboard cameras to detect WOF fraud, despite success
Waka Kotahi says it paused the use of vGrid technology from mid-2025.
One person airlifted after serious crash closes Coromandel highway
SH25 is closed in both directions between Whitipirorua Rd and Aileen Place.
'The toots say it all': Ministers visit future Waikato Expressway extension
The $1.77b project will build a 16km four-lane highway near Karāpiro.
Mass motorcycle protest to ‘occupy’ harbour bridge lanes, police to monitor convoy
Motorcyclists are protesting 'unfair' ACC levy hikes and are taking legal action.
‘Killing our local economy’: $190m annual GDP disruption attributed to gorge highway closure
Trust Tairāwhiti report finds unreliable access a 'major economic resilience risk'.
'Sorry for the error': NZTA apologises for incorrect signs pointing to closed dump station
The dump station for motorhomes had closed in January, but signs were erected this month.
'Bridge of fools': Auckland Mayor at odds with Govt's plan for second harbour crossing
'I understand bridges better than professors of bridges', says Wayne Brown.
Bridge or tunnel? Decision on 2nd Auckland harbour crossing expected next month, minister says
NZTA reports warn the 67-year-old harbour bridge is at capacity and fraying under use.
'Like an earthquake': Truck driver fears for loads on rough bridge
Cyclone Vaianu forced NZTA to cancel April maintenance on Pekatahi Bridge.
Person dies two days after serious Canterbury crash
The injured person died in hospital last night as police investigations continue.
Teen girl seriously burned pulling 6-year-old brother from car after fiery fatal crash
Bike rider died and teenage girl burned saving her young brother in Coast crash.