PoliticsTwin tunnels or mega-tunnel? Government reveals its plan for Wellington's future'These improvements will result in significant travel time savings during peak times.'05 Nov 03:34 AM
New ZealandSpeed limit on three Hauraki roads drop to 80km/hWaihī Beach Rd, Kennedy Rd and Dickey Flat Rd dropped to 80km per hour speed limits.03 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Increasingly loud highway bridge becoming 'unnerving' to cross, truckie saysNew decking is to blame for the 'increased noise'.02 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandSporting events see SH1 road works at Taupō jump the queueOriginally, NZTA planned for a second SH1 closure between Ātiamuri to Wairākei.31 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel bridge project wins consultancy award'Reconnecting communities safely and quickly following natural disasters is critical.'25 Oct 03:05 AM
New ZealandDeath of rare frogs linked to Brynderwyns roading workNative frogs were endangered by concrete used in the upgrade, a report says.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGroundwork begins for four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway, construction start date moved forwardGroundwork is under way and Govt says the construction start date has been moved forward.22 Oct 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Complacency can cause accidents': NZTA’s advice for SH1 detoursNZTA is warning people to take care on detours as SH1 works ramp up.18 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandDamaged section of SH2 won't have two lanes for 14 monthsThe 'Devil's Elbow' has 15 major construction sites along it after Cyclone Gabrielle.15 Oct 11:02 PM
New ZealandHeavier double-decker and electric buses causing more damage to roadsHeavier buses are damaging roads more than the usual diesel buses.14 Oct 11:11 PM
New ZealandBad vibrations: Raised crossing ripped out, levelled after shaking complaintsLocals say council spending on the project has been wasteful.10 Oct 04:02 PM
New ZealandCar trapped under pickup truck after three-vehicle rush-hour crash on Auckland motorway“Delay your journey or use an alternative route.”09 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandMisspelled road signs called out by residentsThe Council and NZTA have both attracted criticism for recent road sign spelling blunders05 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bowl the toll' - residents march to protest toll proposalThe voices of protest could be heard on the streets of Woodville.05 Oct 04:09 AM
New ZealandNZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.04 Oct 04:13 AM
New ZealandScared kids push to slash speed limit past Gisborne school after cars clocked at 106km/hLives at risk: Speedsters clocked driving 106km/h past rural school.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington long tunnel investigation taking longer than expected, costing moreLabour has accused National of backtracking on its election promises.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree people injured after truck and car crash on SH3One man was seriously injured and was transported to hospital by helicopter.30 Sep 09:54 PM
New ZealandHighway fire: Emergency services put out two blazes on Bay of Plenty roadsideThe road has now reopened.28 Sep 10:18 PM
New ZealandCyclone recovery work nears completion in CoromandelMore than $170 million has gone into the Coromandel following the cyclones.26 Sep 05:34 AM
New Zealand'Major milestone': Piarere roundabout opens to trafficConstruction of the roundabout got under way in January.25 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about road closures on SH1NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.23 Sep 08:15 PM
New ZealandGisborne's cyclone bridge debris to be cleared in next two to three months'It’s great to see this programme of work progressing.'20 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No doubt' road works will cause disruption in Waikato in the next six monthsRoad rebuild works started in several locations across Waikato this week.19 Sep 08:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Faster is not always better - why the case for higher speed limits is fatally flawedOPINION: Even a 5km/h increase in speed can double the risk of fatal crash in urban areas.19 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWayne Brown: Build a new harbour bridge, don't waste billions on flawed planOPINION: A tunnel in the same location as the current bridge achieves nothing.18 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promisesNZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandArchitect pitches new harbour crossing concept to Auckland's mayorIt is estimated the bridge could be built within a decade.17 Sep 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘Incredibly destructive’: Opposition 'up in arms' over Mayor Brown's new harbour bridge plan'We agree on a lot but definitely not on this,' a North Shore councillor says.12 Sep 05:05 AM
New ZealandMega Kmart and US debate | Focus Morning Bulletin September 11, 2024Plans for the country’s biggest Kmart revealed, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump get set to face-off and Queenstown to get gondola transport tech.Watch10 Sep 07:39 PM
New Zealand'Major deficiencies': Almost half of Hawke's Bay highways get a two-star ratingA State Highway described as a 'goat track' is among the routes needing urgent funding.09 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandStrengthening works to begin on Hollywood Bailey bridge for Bushy Knoll residents'A cost-effective solution,' says council; works to extend bridge life to 50 years.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPromise to begin new tunnel this term in doubtGovt has delayed second Mt Vic tunnel while it investigates a bigger one.06 Sep 05:07 AM
New ZealandTwo workers suffer electric shock at Parnell rail stationEmergency services responded to the incident at Parnell railway station after two workers suffer electric shockWatch03 Sep 06:45 PM
