PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Plan Change 79 is about putting Aucklanders' safety firstOPINION: These changes are a critical way for the council to assist with driveway safety.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFatal accident closes SH6 overnight in WestlandThe injured driver of the other vehicle was airlifted to hospital.21 Sep 07:54 PM
New ZealandDrink-driver nabbed three times over the limit in early booze stingCanterbury police nab four drink drivers in an early-morning booze operation.21 Sep 01:30 AM
New ZealandDelays expected around Auckland Airport as new premium mall opensSome roads have been closed and the area may be busier than usual this weekend.21 Sep 12:39 AM
New ZealandIncreasing level of violence at illegal street racing eventsAn 'evil' criminal element and the 'sensationalism factor' contribute to violence: Police.20 Sep 10:24 PM
New ZealandGisborne road safety funding slashed by halfThe council is set to receive $554,000 for road safety, 56% less than requested funding.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSH1 closed in north Waikato due to Northpower grid updatesThe work will be carried out on Saturday.19 Sep 03:26 AM
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
New Zealand'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principalHora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Like a cyclist': Treat riders as vulnerable road users campaigner says“We are legally allowed on the road and should be able to do so safely.”17 Sep 11:39 PM
New ZealandInside the Westpac rescue helicopterInside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George HeardWatch14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Devastated': Widow of man hit by ex-All Black's daughter pays tribute to 'beloved' husbandHit and run: 'Nothing can erase the pain of losing Jason.'12 Sep 09:05 PM
New ZealandEnforcement and education: Officials' message in the wake of sobering fatal crash statisticsTransport report reveals 'large proportion' of fatal and serious crashes in 50km/h areas.12 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionEight- to 10-year painting job for Auckland Harbour BridgeMayor Wayne Brown doesn't back a tunnel but a second bridge to cross the Waitematā.12 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Council’s plan change risks driving up new house prices by 20%OPINION: Around half of the houses built in Auckland will be affected.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt eyes 120km/h speed limits for new roads, but at what cost?There are no existing state highways in New Zealand built to accommodate the higher limit.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandJoin the Pass Wide and Slow campaign for safer roads for horse riders and cyclists'Pass Wide and Slow' promotes safer driver behaviour towards horse riders on the road.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLane markings confuse drivers, put them on wrong side of roadMotorists in Auckland have been tripped up by a dynamic lane on Whangaparāoa Rd, accidentally driving onto the wrong side of the road. Video / Dhruv JaiswalWatch10 Sep 07:18 AM
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 ZealandDevastated Tauranga mum remembers 'precious son' killed in Kaimāī Range crash'He had so much potential and never got the chance to see any of that come to fruition.'08 Sep 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'My horse thinks better than human beings': Road riders want Govt intervention to stop bad driving'I’ve been trying to get insurance because I’m going to collect a car one day.'05 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandNear miss on road AT promised to fixOne motorist has caught a near miss on a dashcam from the Panmure Highway Bridge, where safety features on the road have broken. Video / SuppliedWatch05 Sep 05:49 AM
New ZealandWaste of ratepayers' money: Northland MP slams council's speed limit changesFNDC has gone ahead with speed limit changes the Government says will have to be reversed.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Spinning its wheels- new transport plan steers NZ back to a car-dependent pastOPINION: Kiwis will likely find themselves stuck in worsening traffic.04 Sep 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Expect congestion': Waikato River off limits for Māori King's funeral, road detours in placeA section of the Waikato River between the Pūkete Boat Ramp and Huntly will close.03 Sep 04:48 AM
PoliticsWatch: Auckland the big winner as Govt unveils $32.9b transport planThe plan sets out how NZTA will spend its funding to improve and maintain the network.02 Sep 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Someone will die': Crash site concerns residents“It’s becoming a black stretch of road.”01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSimeon Brown announces new 110kmh speed limit from Orewa to WarkworthProposed 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 / NZHWatch30 Aug 11:12 PM
New ZealandResidents invited to cross Hamilton's newest bridge before it opens to trafficThe bridge is part of the Peacocke Programme, which will eventually house 20,000 people.30 Aug 04:57 AM
New ZealandMan charged with stealing 50 temporary roadworks signs from Hawke’s Bay highwaysThe man was arrested after a crash, and “several" reports of dangerous driving.29 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandCause of crash that killed Samoan seasonal workers revealedThree victims were among a group of workers travelling from Bay of Plenty to Auckland.26 Aug 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Sorry Luxon, cheap shots at cycleways won't solve our council woesOPINION: The PM has a bigger job than attacking councils for speed bumps and cycleways.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Everyone’s banded together’: Witness describes efforts to free victims in triple-fatal SH1 crashThe stretch of SH1 south of Auckland could remain closed until 5am tomorrow.26 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandDelays as two crashes close Auckland roads, injuries reportedA serious crash has closed Great South Rd in South Auckland.22 Aug 07:46 PM
