New ZealandSeven dead on Waikato roads in AprilThe news comes as the provisional national road death toll for the month almost doubled.07 May 09:03 PM
New ZealandTrailer cam: How NZ's new safety cameras will change speed enforcementCameras have proven to lower speeds and reduce crash impacts.07 May 03:46 AM
New ZealandTraffic delays on SH29 for emergency tree-felling todayTraffic will be detoured between 11am and 1pm in the Kamai Range.05 May 10:49 PM
New ZealandBoP crash closes highway, one injuredOne person is injured; traffic management is in place.05 May 06:58 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely crazy': Locals fume at state highway speed changeNZTA will revert the limit to 100km/h by July 1 after public consultation.03 May 05:03 PM
New ZealandFirst highway speed limit rise in Hawke's Bay sparks debateThe speed limit on SH51 was changed from 80km/h to 100km/h overnight.02 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandSH1 over Far North's Mangamukas open again after latest slip clearedContractors have cleared the second of two slips that closed the road.02 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandAmbulance involved in three-vehicle smash closing SH3 in TaranakiThe ambulance was carrying a patient at the time.30 Apr 08:46 PM
New Zealand'Worst yet to come': Homes flooded, roads closed as wild weather strikesAuckland commuters have been told to brace for severe winds, with bridge closures possible30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom drought to deluge: Record rainfall troubles Northland communitiesApril's rain in Whangārei reached 402mm, breaking records held since 1943.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZTA defends oversight of powerful highway speed camera systemNZTA aims to establish governance groups for camera operations and strategy.30 Apr 04:50 AM
New ZealandState Highway 2 closed south and north of Napier after separate crashesIn one crash, a truck and trailer hit and then stopped on top of a wire median barrier.29 Apr 11:53 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one injured after SH3 crashState Highway 3 at Awakino remains closed. No detour is available.29 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandSlip closes SH1 in Mangamuka – againSH1 has closed in the Far North as Northland hit by heavy rain.29 Apr 06:34 AM
New ZealandMotorists back to 100km/h speed limit on SH30 Whakatāne-RotoruaA widower has mixed feelings about the change after losing his wife in a 2019 crash.28 Apr 07:43 PM
New ZealandStock car driver critically injured after smash at Whanganui speedwayA car crash at Oceanview Speedway led to a person being cut from a vehicle.26 Apr 10:24 AM
New ZealandMotorway disruption: Tristram Ave on-ramp closed after crash, driver criticalThe State Highway 1 accident was reported at 6.22pm by NZTA.26 Apr 07:14 AM
New Zealand'Deeply saddened': Passenger dies on ferry to WaihekeAbout 300 people, mostly cruise passengers, were waiting to board.25 Apr 09:47 PM
New ZealandNorthland Expressway plan proceeds as landowners face property lossThe Northland Expressway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei.25 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandNapier-Taupō Rd speed limit returns to 100km/h after public supportThe 60% of submitters who wanted all of the Napier-Taupō Rd back to 100km/h will get it.24 Apr 04:13 AM
New ZealandSH1 reopened: Waikato crash critically injures oneThe person has been flown to Waikato Hospital. 24 Apr 04:05 AM
New ZealandFormer 'highest-risk road' reverts to 100km/h speed limitThe speed limit on SH2 will revert to 100km/h by July 1, 2025.23 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Fantastic news': Leaders welcome progress on Northland expresswayThe new road is likely to be tolled, according to Transport Minister Chris Bishop.23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Now build it and watch Northland growOPINION: The highway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei, passing over the Brynderwyns.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSH1 accelerated roadworks hit halfway milestoneThe project was first announced in August.23 Apr 04:32 AM
PoliticsWatch: Transport Minister on new four-lane highway to WhangāreiThe Brynderwyn Hills section is expected to pass to the east of the current route. 22 Apr 11:04 PM
New ZealandWhy early eastbound off-ramp opening is a game-changer for PāpāmoaThe interchange will relieve pressure on existing routes and shorten travel times.22 Apr 01:32 AM
New ZealandOne dead, two seriously injured in Waikato crashEmergency services were called to the crash just after 4pm.21 Apr 06:06 AM
New ZealandOne dead, helicopters respond as two-car Easter crash closes SH3 in TaranakiEmergency services were notified of the crash at about 2.30pm. 21 Apr 03:37 AM
New Zealand'Solution needed': SH1 opens at Brynderwyns but long-term fix still neededCyclone Tam caused a slip on SH1 near the Brynderwyns, prompting calls for permanent fix.20 Apr 10:17 PM
New ZealandSigns of disagreement: Hundertwasser centre seeks better highway advertisingThe Hundertwasser Art Centre is not easy to find, with no signs on SH1 directing tourists.18 Apr 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: NZTA's outdated e-scooter regulations need a serious overhaulOPINION: Thousands of e-scooters on NZ roads are illegal due to outdated NZTA rules. 18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZA potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.18 Apr 08:01 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Northland crash; part of SH12 closedThe sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.18 Apr 03:12 AM
