New ZealandTruck breaks down on Canterbury bridge, blocks off SH1 southbound Police say motorists should expect delays. 20 May 06:55 PM
New Zealand'Another instrument of tracking': Critics slam ANPR billANPR cameras would charge fees for using busy roads during peak times.20 May 06:21 PM
CrimeThe secret marriage that helped a couple defraud Oranga Tamariki out of $2mNo one knew about their marriage until after they'd conned the Government agency.15 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandMedical emergency: SH25 closure as person airlifted to hospitalThe person, who suffered a medical event, was airlifted to Waikato Hospital.15 May 08:41 PM
New Zealand'Does not conform': NZTA, minister say 'taihoa' to te reo Māori stop-go signThe te reo sign read 'Taihoa' and 'Haere' instead of 'Stop' and 'Go'.14 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandDriver in fatal Martinborough bike crash dies, no charges laidThe Martinborough crash involved a car and a four-seater bike.12 May 04:07 AM
New ZealandOne dead, another seriously injured after Hastings crash overnightThe Serious Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the accident.10 May 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Our rural roads are dangerous for cyclistsOPINION: Rugby rules need an overhaul; is National committing political suicide?10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow seabed drilling could finally pave the way for a second harbour crossingDrilling takes four to five days per hole, reaching depths of 75m.10 May 01:53 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely stunning': New $825m highway nears completionThe new highway will open in June, with the exact date not yet set.09 May 01:12 AM
New ZealandSH1 fatal crash victim identified as Hastings womanEmergency services responded late on April 10.07 May 09:17 PM
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 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 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 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
