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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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Mayor defends cyclone response as clean-up begins
Cyclone Vaianu brought wind gusts up to 125km/h and waves reaching 11.4m.
One person dies in SH1 crash near Lake Taupō
The crash was reported shortly after 1.10pm near Rawhira Rd.
Major North Island highway set for three weeks of overnight closures
Drivers on the SH41–SH47–SH4–SH49 detour should allow about 35 extra minutes.
One seriously injured, road closed following Matamata crash
The crash on Puketutu Rd was reported to police at about 12.15pm.
Blue Springs visitors warned after unsafe parking continues
The 4.7km Te Waihou Walkway reopened mid-2025 after rockfall repairs.
SH2 speed limits reduced in Karangahake, Waihī
NZTA received 271 Karangahake and 217 Waihī submissions on the changes.
Christmas comes early for fans of speed reductions
Sections of SH25 in the Coromandel will drop to 50km/h before the summer holiday peak.
One dead, two injured after rural Waikato crash
Two people remain in hospital with critical to serious injuries.
One seriously injured after Waikato highway crash, road closed
Emergency services were called just after 2.30pm.
Watch: Trapped trucks wind past slips in Awakino Gorge, emergency centre set up as rivers rise
Homes are being threatened and a family have evacuated in Ruapehu.
Councils roll out summer roadworks as chipseal wins over asphalt on cost
Asphalt costs five times more to lay than chip seal on local roads.
'Significant step forward': Cambridge to Piarere expressway gets green light
More than 20,000 vehicles use the Cambridge to Piarerre stretch of SH1 every day.
SH1B Telephone Rd rail crossing to reopen after safety upgrades
The road and rail crossing have been closed since 2022 due to safety concerns.
Gusty day ahead: 90km/h winds may close lanes on Auckland Harbour Bridge
Winds on the bridge could reach 75-80km/h between 11am and 7pm.
Truck hits overbridge in Hamilton, causes Fieldays delays
Police said the truck had been removed, but traffic management was still in place.
When speed limit on Napier-Taupō state highway will increase
The limit was cut to 80km/h in February 2022. Now it's going back to 100km/h.
NZTA defends oversight of powerful highway speed camera system
NZTA aims to establish governance groups for camera operations and strategy.
Napier-Taupō Rd speed limit returns to 100km/h after public support
The 60% of submitters who wanted all of the Napier-Taupō Rd back to 100km/h will get it.
SH1 accelerated roadworks hit halfway milestone
The project was first announced in August.
One dead, two seriously injured in Waikato crash
Emergency services were called to the crash just after 4pm.
SH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZ
A potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.
KiwiRail fined $63,000 for safety breach that endangered 90 passengers
Rail operator penalised after a train ran a red signal on June 17, 2023.
Locals take NZTA median barriers fight to Parliament
Rochelle Zajko's petition calls for barrier gaps and safe turning bays.