New Zealand'Amazing experience': Man tows stricken crane truck driver away from 10-metre drop The truck had been repairing a downed power line during the storm.17 Apr 09:09 PM
New ZealandTraffic delays ahead: SH35 down to one lane for six monthsSH35 between Ōpōtiki and Te Kaha will be one lane from April 28.17 Apr 02:28 AM
New ZealandCyclone Tam: What Aucklanders need to know as storm hitsAuckland Emergency Management has called in extra staff.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail fined $63,000 for safety breach that endangered 90 passengersRail operator penalised after a train ran a red signal on June 17, 2023.15 Apr 05:35 AM
New Zealand'Hallelujah': Driving instructors react to proposed licence changesPractical licence set to be scrapped described as 'a joke' and 'not good'.14 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsDriver licence changes: Govt proposes to scrap second practical test, reduce eyesight testsThe changes are open for consultation from tomorrow.13 Apr 06:07 AM
New Zealand'Palpable frustration': Major sewer works disrupt state highwayThe $5.2 million project in Lower Hutt is expected to be completed in two weeks.11 Apr 04:06 AM
Travel newsEaster, school holiday pinch expected at Auckland Airport, city trains off rails for 2 weeksTravelling by plane, train or automobile in Auckland these holidays? Plan ahead. 11 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandResealing on Waikato Expressway at Cambridge requires 24-hour lane closureMotorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes at peak travel times.09 Apr 01:08 AM
New ZealandPolice lay charges over three fatal summer crashesTwo women, aged 70 and 47, are charged alongside a 20-year-old man.08 Apr 05:14 AM
New ZealandFreight train, rail maintenance truck collision sparks investigationsStaff managed to jump out of the truck before the collision.07 Apr 11:07 PM
New ZealandLocals take NZTA median barriers fight to ParliamentRochelle Zajko's petition calls for barrier gaps and safe turning bays.07 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland hit by power outages and potential flooding amid heavy rainRainfall hit 108mm at Ahipara in 12 hours overnight.04 Apr 01:35 AM
New ZealandLower Hutt RiverLink highway project cost balloons to $1.5bWork will start this year and take six years, affecting 40,000 drivers daily.04 Apr 12:15 AM
New ZealandSH29 reopens follow truck breakdownThe truck's cargo of chlorine was 'reacting due to the inclement weather'.03 Apr 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The Northern Expressway is urgently needed, so are other ways to fund itOPINION: Northland has suffered from decades of under-investment in its land transport.02 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed bumps or no speed bumps? Why not both? $500k for bizarre pedestrian crossing planSpeed bumps will only be included on one side of the crossing. 02 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandStudents on sports trip in South Taranaki crash, 13 people injuredHastings Rd is closed for a Serious Crash Unit examination.01 Apr 11:25 PM
New ZealandCritical injuries: SH2 reopens after crash in Karangahake GorgeMotorists have been warned to expect delays until congestion has cleared.31 Mar 03:39 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay couple fear neighbouring motorway extension could endanger homeA Hawke’s Bay couple say concrete safety features need to be considered.30 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsWildlife Act changes coming after court ruled Mt Messenger permit unlawfulMinister says changes will be targeted and narrow.27 Mar 09:11 PM
OpinionOpinion: The case for combining doctors and paramedics on air ambulancesOPINION: In a rescue helicopter, seconds count, and you want the best team possible.27 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandOne person dead, Hamilton highway closed after two trucks crashDrivers should avoid the area and expect delays.25 Mar 01:13 AM
New Zealand‘Worst I’ve seen’: Tyre specialist stunned at damage from roadworks, dozens of cars affectedMore than 30 people have already called the council to request help.24 Mar 11:54 PM
New Zealand'I want to get Wairoa back on its feet’: Mayor stands for a fifth termLittle says flood mitigation and roading are key priorities for the district.23 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Different boat’: Gisborne Council grapples with speed rule changesThe council's bylaw process complicates implementing the new speed limits.21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFour more Northland highway speed limits to be reviewedNZTA consulting on lifting four more Far North highway speed limits19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Could have been much worse‘ – women flee stalled car seconds before train hitsThe women clutched each other as the freight train edged closer.18 Mar 11:10 PM
New ZealandBlocked lanes on motorway into Auckland reopened, traffic easesOne person was injured in the crash.18 Mar 06:54 PM
New Zealand‘Great news’: Early ramp opening to ease Pāpāmoa trafficThe eastbound ramps at Pāpāmoa East Interchange may open in late 2025.17 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne highway speed review a ‘relief’ and ‘fantastic news’NZTA will conduct speed reviews on roads with automatic reversals in Gisborne.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDesert Road reopens after closure cost freight industry $100,000 dailyThe Desert Road closure forced 800 trucks daily on to a 40-minute detour.13 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandTruck crash closes part of SH1 in Waikato, delays expectedEmergency services responded to the incident around 10am.12 Mar 10:32 PM
New ZealandCyclist injured in Coromandel crash, road closedThe crash involved a vehicle and a bicycle on Main Rd (State Highway 25).12 Mar 10:10 PM