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'Do not do it': Coroner's plea to drivers after three alcohol-related crash deaths
Sahil Prasad was driving home when he was struck by Jack Halliday, driving a work ute.
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'Now worse than ever': Locals outraged as new Bombay traffic lights cause long queues
NZTA says queues will improve as the software adapts and motorists adjust.
Section of Desert Road reopens early
The section of SH1 from Tūrangi to Rangipō can be used by 'light vehicles'.
‘Not far from the finish line’: New approach to Piarere roundabout
The new Piarere roundabout approach will open on February 25.
‘Nothing I could have done’: Driver’s plea after fatal crash
In February 2024, the region's road death toll was zero.
Speed limit hike on SH5 ‘reckless’, raises crash concerns
An independent study found the 80km/h limit prevented 34 crashes in a year.
Bitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detour
A courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.
SH27 Waharoa Rd to be closed for four weeks
The works are a part of the Government’s $2 billion investment.
'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small town
Ohakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.
'Plan ahead': Major Waikato-BoP roadworks - what you need to know
NZTA says their programme for the remainder of the summer was ambitious.
Major North Island route closed for two months
Ground temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.
Reducing death: Road layout changes under way with Taupō vehicle safety centre construction
The changing road layouts and speed restrictions will be in place from January until May.
Hamilton roadworks continue, road closures in place until February
At least 28km of roads will be resealed and six roads will be rebuilt.
A year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2024?
As the year draws to a close, the Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.
Dates confirmed for major closure of SH1 at Karapiro
The detour of SH1 at Karapiro will take an extra 18 minutes.
Roads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crash
Parts of the motorway network will be clogged during the Christmas exodus.
SH1 at Karāpiro to close up to four times a year for maintenance works
The first closure will take place for four days in January.
Ironman 70.3: Two major Rotorua-Taupō routes closed this weekend
Kiwi triathletes will race in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō this weekend.
Major North Island roundabout milestone approaches
Construction of the new 60m Piarere roundabout is reaching another milestone.
Desert Rd closure pushed back a week but concerns remain
'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'
Telephone Rd to reopen next year after being closed since 2022
Transport Minister Simeon Brown shared the announcement yesterday.
SH29 Piarere roundabout approach in need of urgent repairs
Emergency road repairs are being carried out tomorrow, November 28.
Detours: Waikato Expressway closures start this Sunday
Ngāruawāhia section of Waikato Expressway to close day and night until mid-December.
'Best solution': SH1 section set to partially reopen this week
'We lost four days of work since we started work in this area, all because of rain.'
Desert Road shutting for nearly two months
'We need a minimum ground temperature of 13C to carry out pavement works.'
Road worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigating
A road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.
New ‘high-tech weigh station' near Taupō to improve road safety
Construction has begun on a “high-tech weigh station” adjacent to State Highways 1 and 5.
Sporting events see SH1 road works at Taupō jump the queue
Originally, NZTA planned for a second SH1 closure between Ātiamuri to Wairākei.