New ZealandŪawa to get Streets for People roading upgrade Residents chose a design that improves safety at the main road and Solander St junction.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'On the same page': Simeon Brown meets with Bay mayors over budget fundingHawke's Bay is getting a roading repair boost, but questions remain on the big projects.06 Jun 05:49 AM
New Zealand$4b fund to fix 62,000 road potholes nationwideMore than $2 billion in funding will go towards fixing state highway potholes.06 Jun 02:31 AM
New ZealandTeen loses control, crashes into Red Rat clothing storeA witness said they watched the young driver lose control.04 Jun 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The Budget promises that are destroying usOPINION: Sugar hits for floating voters are holding back almost all meaningful progress.03 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Rethinking roads as public spacesOPINION: Ask people what 'public space' means and they probably won’t mention roads.03 Jun 03:31 AM
New ZealandMangamuka Gorge to reopen by Christmas - weather permittingA troublesome stretch of State Highway 1 will be driveable in a matter of months.03 Jun 01:02 AM
New ZealandMan dies after his vehicle crashed into trees in Far NorthThe car rolled on a gentle bend and hit trees.02 Jun 12:29 AM
New ZealandHoliday weekend tragedy: One dead after Northland crashThe crash was reported around 5.30pm yesterday.01 Jun 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Sad farewell to an Auckland iconOPINION: 'Thank you to the Caughey family and your staff... you will be so missed.'30 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Riskiest thing we do every day': How can we tackle our high road toll?A fatal head-on collision is just the latest worrying road accident in 2024.30 May 07:30 AM
New ZealandNames of five dead from fatal crash near Hamilton: Elderly couple among victimsCause of Tuesday night's crash may be unknown for months.30 May 02:21 AM
New ZealandCutting Gisborne city speed limits to 30 and 40kmh'The lower limits have been in response to community needs and safety considerations.'29 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A horrendous speed': Teen caught driving at more than double motorway speed limitThe teenager caught yesterday faces serious charges and has had his car confiscated.29 May 03:59 AM
New ZealandFive dead in crash sees Waikato's May road toll almost double in a nightIn 2022 and 2023, the Waikato region had the highest road death toll in the country.28 May 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Dad's gone': Roadworker killed after being struck by speeding truckBrian Barnes' heartbroken family say their lives have been destroyed by his death.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officers assaulted, wounded after stopping speeding driverSpeeding motorist loses appeal against convictions for assault and wounding.27 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It's astonishing': Road safety advocates welcome long-awaited roadside drug testingThe Government has moved on getting roadside drug testing by the end of the year.26 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Keep yourself safe': Northland paramedic reflects on the lives lost in crashes'No one leaves the same person they were before.'24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders turn up in large numbers to support Road Safety Week 2024"The road toll is not just some number but somebody’s loved one who died on the road."24 May 05:01 AM
New ZealandBig slip on Brynderwyns due to ‘completely unique’ soilThe combination of soils and rock was unusually slippery.24 May 01:18 AM
New ZealandPreschoolers enjoy arresting experience as police visit for Road Safety WeekAnnual Wheels Day made even better for youngsters as constables join the fun.23 May 03:20 AM
New ZealandHighway hero: Hawke’s Bay roadworker praised for extinguishing trailer fireNgawaka Heremia took traffic management to 'another level' with his actions, NZTA says.23 May 02:38 AM
New ZealandWatch: Car swerves into ditch, witness abused for calling policeThe witness said the driver basically 'flew into the ditch'.19 May 05:28 PM
New ZealandRuawai firefighter opens up on attending ‘horrifying’ fatal crashes in Northland"Speed is the biggest contributor to most fatal crashes."19 May 05:00 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne Herald letters: New crossing points, slash removal, public housingWhat Gisborne people are thinking - our letters to the editor for May 17.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFunding for new roading restricted, ministers pass buck to NZTA, Ō2NL still on listThe minister cites years of budget blowouts and cancellations for the change.14 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandSlip partly blocks SH3: Motorists warned to expect delaysRoad users are advised to follow directions from traffic controllers on-site.14 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandMotorists asked to prepare for congestion between Cambridge and PiarereThe SH1 safety improvements are in the final stages.13 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate fatal crash in MangōnuiPolice are investigating the fatal crash near the Far North town of Mangōnui last night.12 May 10:32 PM
PoliticsTransport Minister announces Roads of Regional Significance projectSimeon Brown says NZTA will take on all associated decision-making responsibilities.12 May 10:12 PM
New ZealandCycle safety gets stylish for Taupō competition winnersFive Taupō school students have had their bike helmet designs come to life.08 May 09:00 PM
New Zealand'He was basically dying': Witness' lifesaving move after dashcam horrorWitness describes moment they pulled four injured from crash wreckage.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriver pleads not guilty to causing fatal collisionThe incident between a car and a motorcycle happened on November 7 last year.06 May 07:26 PM
