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'Expect congestion': Waikato River off limits for Māori King's funeral, road detours in place

A section of the Waikato River between the Pūkete Boat Ramp and Huntly will close.

Watch: Auckland the big winner as Govt unveils $32.9b transport plan

The plan sets out how NZTA will spend its funding to improve and maintain the network.

'Someone will die': Crash site concerns residents

“It’s becoming a black stretch of road.”

Simeon Brown announces new 110kmh speed limit from Orewa to Warkworth

Proposed speed limit increases of 110km/h on State Highway 1 from Orewa to Warkworth will mean faster journey times for Kiwis travelling between Auckland and Northland. Video / NZH

Residents invited to cross Hamilton's newest bridge before it opens to traffic

The bridge is part of the Peacocke Programme, which will eventually house 20,000 people.

Man charged with stealing 50 temporary roadworks signs from Hawke’s Bay highways

The man was arrested after a crash, and “several" reports of dangerous driving.

Cause of crash that killed Samoan seasonal workers revealed

Three victims were among a group of workers travelling from Bay of Plenty to Auckland.

Simon Wilson: Sorry Luxon, cheap shots at cycleways won't solve our council woes

OPINION: The PM has a bigger job than attacking councils for speed bumps and cycleways.

'Everyone’s banded together’: Witness describes efforts to free victims in triple-fatal SH1 crash

The stretch of SH1 south of Auckland could remain closed until 5am tomorrow.

Drivers warned to expect delays after crash on Auckland’s Southern Motorway

The crash between East Tāmaki Rd and the Highbrook offramp has now been fully cleared.

Opinion: Can congestion charging work for Aucklanders?

OPINION: The vast majority of motorway trips are not heading to or from the city centre.

Cancer, landslide, crash: Injured forklift driver's 'hellish' years

The Mount Maunganui man says he is still 'so thankful' despite his harsh experiences.

Person dies in crash in Hope, Tasman District

The single-vehicle crash happened around 6.15pm on Wednesday.

Watch: Footage shows train hitting car in near-fatal collision

Distressed train drivers can be heard yelling "Jesus" as the car speeds into their path.

Watch: Train takes out oblivious [car] driver as they cross the tracks

Shocking footage of a recent collision between a train and a motorist who failed to stop at a level crossing has highlighted the need for improved awareness around railway tracks.

Car collides with property: wedged between house and retaining wall

Emergency services responded to an address on the North Shore where a car collided with a house. Video / NZ Herald

Rowing 'super mums' win gold and abuse inquiry fallout | Morning Bulletin 2 August, 2024

In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, rowing 'super mums' win gold, and the boss of Presbyterian Support Otago quits. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / Photosport

Legislation to drug test drivers introduced to Parliament

Legislation has been introduced to Parliament.