New ZealandMinister, mayor want answers after massive flooding in WaitomoMayor says district was hit by 'severe storms' and a red warning should have been issued.21 Oct 09:49 PM
Auckland Peak-hour delays on two Auckland motorways as three-vehicle crash and debris block lanesMotorists were advised to seek an alternative route. 21 Oct 07:44 PM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after high winds roll truck on Hawke's Bay highwayEmergency services were called to the scene just before 3pm.21 Oct 06:01 AM
New ZealandInjuries after two trucks roll on Central Hawke’s Bay highways, nearly 1000 homes without powerMetService has issued an orange wind warning for Hawke's Bay from 10am to 9pm on Tuesday.21 Oct 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyBlow to $1.4b transport upgrade as benefits shrink after fresh delaysThe value of the Govt’s delayed National Ticketing Solution has fallen significantly.20 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonFix-up for $1.25b highway pushed backNZTA says Transmission Gully work won’t begin this month, despite plans for October start.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclist’s plea after driver jailed for hit-and-run attackMark Weston says he still lives in constant pain and cannot return to work.19 Oct 07:32 PM
CrimeCyclist critically injured in crash with car at intersectionEmergency crews rushed to the Christchurch accident just after 12.40pm.17 Oct 12:37 AM
AucklandTwo dead after car and truck crash on BrynderwynsThe serious crash forced the closure of the main Northland route early this morning.16 Oct 06:10 PM
New Zealand'Anytime, anywhere': SUV speed cameras pocket $900k in four monthsOne camera generated $104,270 in fines from May 12 to August 31.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrink-driver kills elderly motorist and himself hours after being banned from the roadAnthony Wood died when hit by a driver with 4x the legal alcohol limit in his blood.16 Oct 04:00 PM
WellingtonWhy Transmission Gully still isn’t 110km/h despite public support20km of the motorway near Wellington needs a rebuild over summer to fix rough surfaces.16 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash on SH1 near Ward, MarlboroughPolice expect the road to reopen in the next few hours.14 Oct 03:24 AM
AucklandTransport officials investigate why bus crashed into New Lynn station All bus stops reopened at 5am after crews cleared the damaged vehicle.14 Oct 01:10 AM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Trapped trucks wind past slips in Awakino Gorge, emergency centre set up as rivers riseHomes are being threatened and a family have evacuated in Ruapehu.14 Oct 12:27 AM
KahuPermission denied: Brian Tamaki forced to change Labour weekend protest plansTamaki claimed he postponed the bridge protest – but permission was actually denied.13 Oct 03:58 AM
New ZealandCouncils roll out summer roadworks as chipseal wins over asphalt on costAsphalt costs five times more to lay than chip seal on local roads.12 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge maintenance costs nearly double because of paint jobThe original coating - from 1969 - is reaching the end of its designed life.11 Oct 03:22 AM
CrimeOne seriously hurt in crash; SH15 briefly shut in both directions near KaikoheThe crash has been cleared and the road reopened.11 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Avoid non-essential travel': Flooding sparks emergency operations' centre activation, highway closureAuthorities are speaking to schools ahead of afternoon bus runs amid flooding and slips.09 Oct 11:13 PM
ChristchurchMultiple people seriously injured after 5-vehicle crash near AshburtonNZTA warns of significant delays and advises motorists to consider an alternative route.09 Oct 02:56 AM
ChristchurchCar drags crumbling caravan through Christchurch streetsPolice say the driver was fined after towing the caravan through Fendalton.09 Oct 02:16 AM
New Zealand'Screaming in terror': Crash witness calls for lower speed limit after 'so many accidents'She understood budgets, 'but surely people must count for something'.08 Oct 08:06 PM
AucklandVTNZ defends licencing system after claims driving test officers took money to pass applicants NZTA and police have launched investigations into "potentially fraudulent activity".08 Oct 02:19 AM
New ZealandInside the Govt’s end-of-year to-do list - and what could prove most difficultA decision on introducing local council rates caps is due before December.07 Oct 04:17 AM
AucklandHundreds ordered to resit driving tests after VTNZ officers allegedly took money to pass applicantsNZTA and police have both launched investigations into 'potentially fraudulent activity'.06 Oct 10:01 PM
New ZealandThree die in 'devastating' crashes into lake on same corner. Authorities demand actionTwo vehicles plunged into Lake Rotomā from SH30 within nine months in 2020 and 2021.06 Oct 05:29 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gusts up to 120km/h set to hit as wild front sweeps northWind gusts of up to 120km/h are expected to batter the Canterbury High Country.06 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandFlooding shuts key Otago highway as heavy rain hits southMotorists are being advised to allow extra time for travel in the region.05 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in early morning crash near WaiukuEmergency services were called to Aka Aka Rd just after 5.30am.04 Oct 10:52 PM
New ZealandChemical spill, truck crash closes Pōkeno on-rampPolice say there are no reports of injury despite the two-vehicle collision.03 Oct 05:16 AM
AirlinesAirports, exporters welcome freight action plan after investments at Christchurch and Auckland Ambitious aircraft projects should link up with road and rail, airports say.01 Oct 11:42 PM
New ZealandTraffic gridlocked after digger falls off truck on motorwayTraffic on the stretch of motorway has backed up over 5km.01 Oct 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New expressway extension welcome newsOPINION: Other major roading projects will also benefit thousands of road users.29 Sep 04:00 PM