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NZTA receives 800 submissions on dropping highway speed near Levin
Speldhurst village's 720 residents fear near misses at their highway entrance.
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Incoming: Direct cyclone threat looms as North Island faces wild week of rain and wind
Niwa warns most scenarios indicate landfall somewhere in the upper North Island.
SH29 Ōmanawa Rd: Detour and safety measures
A 3km detour via the SH29 and Redwood Lane roundabout will be in place.
Holiday traffic warning: Downed power line closes SH1 between Whangārei and Brynderwyn
Traffic is already backing up near Ruakākā after the 10.26am incident.
Social support, 38 homes: Iwi plans new housing community
Four units are for rangatahi, 15 for kaumātua and 19 for whānau.
New toll point for SH2 near Pāpāmoa: What drivers will pay
The toll will affect Tauranga Eastern Link motorists using the Pāpāmoa East Interchange.
'Genuine game-changer': Pāpāmoa East Interchange to open by Easter
Some commuters say it will shave up to 15 minutes off their journeys.
Energy crisis: How to max your fuel efficiency when driving
Experts say smarter driving habits can cut your fuel use by up to 20%.
Many injured in multiple-vehicle crash that blocked lanes on Auckland motorway
The injured motorists were taken to hospital with moderate injuries.
Green Party suggests axing infrastructure projects for temporary free public transport and relief payments
The Greens asked Christopher Luxon make public transport free.
Speed limit confusion: NZTA reverses hundreds of fines
Drivers were fined for going over 30km/h despite unclear school zone signs.
'No!!!!': New motorway toll proposal vexes public
Light vehicles face tolls from $1.50 to $4.50, with heavy vehicles up to $9.
Serious crash: Highway shut after two airlifted to Christchurch Hospital
A third person with minor injuries was taken to Christchurch Hospital by road.
The main roads where next tranche of average-speed cameras will be rolled out
The trial camera in Matakana has garnered $9000 in fines its first three months.
Slip clean‑up: Drivers warned to expect delays in Waioweka Gorge today
Slip-protection barriers are now full after fresh debris overwhelmed them.
Forecast wet weather halts Ngongotahā highway works
The road is closed for work from 9am on Mondays to 2.30pm on Fridays, for about six weeks.
Closures on this state highway cost an estimated $8m in lost GDP every day
The road between Gisborne and Ōpōtiki allows freight access to the primary sector economy.
One person dies in SH1 crash near Lake Taupō
The crash was reported shortly after 1.10pm near Rawhira Rd.
How new SH2 and SH35 hours will work for trips in and out of Gisborne
Drivers are urged to travel the Gorge from 5-7am or 6-8pm to avoid long delays.
Mayor says NZTA was warned before roadworks paralysed city
NZTA said it had 'no correspondence' from local authorities before work started.
Editorial: Legacy wire median barriers must be urgently replaced
OPINION: NZTA needs to push back on other work to help pay for them.
Roger Partridge: How asset recycling can help solve the infrastructure deficit
A 2012 law forces taxpayers to buy Genesis shares to keep a 51% Crown stake.
Southbound lane through Ngongotahā to close for six weeks
The southbound lane will be closed weekdays from March 9 for six weeks.
Serious crash causes citybound gridlock on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway
Two of three eastbound lanes were closed after the Lincoln Rd on-ramp.
Nicola Willis says Mt Victoria tunnel ‘all go’ after Chris Bishop hints at delay or cancellation
Transport Minister Chris Bishop hinted the tunnel may need to wait.
Wayne Brown slams talk of $9 harbour bridge toll to fund new crossing
The mayor wants big calls on tolls made with Auckland, not in Wellington.
Waioweka Gorge convoys resuming this afternoon
The full daily convoy schedule from 7am is expected to resume tomorrow.
‘They should lead by example’: Pensioner wins fight with NZTA over $2.60 toll
Brett Jacobson was wrongly billed for his towed ute, then told he couldn't get a refund.
Southern Motorway to shut for 14 hours as bridge demolished for upgrade
The bridge rebuild is part of a wider SH1 upgrade due to finish in 2030.
Cable car vision for Queenstown moves step closer with early fast-track release
The cable car would link the town centre, airport, Frankton and Ladies Mile.