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New motorways reduce serious injury or death by more than a third

An existing state highway north of Wellington has been labelled a 'killing field'.

'Astounding' rainfall causes chaos: Vital state highways closed

Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit today, bringing intense downpours in some areas.

Outram fatal crash oversights highlighted by road safety experts

Safety experts highlight array of oversights that may have led to a double-fatal crash.

Driver deemed unfit to stand trial for manslaughter after dementia diagnosis

Stanley Hiroti won't go on trial for causing the fatal crash while driving drunk.

Wild weather: Drivers urged to take care as heavy rain tears up highways

Muggy downpours have plagued New Zealand all week.

Focus: High-speed crash leaves destruction in Te Atatu

The driver walked away from the high-speed crash on Te Atatu Rd, in West Auckland, overnight before being taken away by police. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Near miss SH3 to New Plymouth

The truck driver captured how close the Isuzu Bighorn was to the oncoming traffic. Video / Supplied

Road toll creeps up in Hawke’s Bay

The toll in Hawke's Bay is up, with two deaths in the last month alone.

‘Seatbelts save lives’: Crash victim may have survived if she’d buckled up, coroner says

The single-vehicle crash on SH1 killed a 26-year-old mum and injured her relative.

Shane Te Pou: Zero road deaths worth trying for

Road to Zero is a proven strategy that has achieved results in other countries like ours.

Bus veers off road, crashes into fence in Titirangi

Police said there hadn't been any reports of injuries; St John were at the scene.

Landlord says $13.8m street upgrade 'highway for criminals'

The design and layout also helped criminals because signs and posts had been removed.

Watch: Bay Link time lapse

The Bayfair flyover on State Highway 2 in Mount Maunganui is expected to open this month. Video / Waka Kotahi NZTA

Fears over speedsters along Dannevirke's High Street

Road safety issues debated, and who is responsible for the state of Tararua's reserves?

Tragic night of road crashes, emergency housing crisis & signs of youth crime programme working | Focus Morning Bulletin: 17 April, 2023

At least six dead after a tragic night on roads across NZ, 24,000 applicants for emergency housing and the signs that youth crime programme is helping tamariki not re-offend in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Schwarzenegger’s ‘heroic’ act cops backlash

The star was briefly hailed a hero for this good deed – but now, he’s copping backlash.

Ombudsman visits cyclone-hit, downtown Louisville shooting & potholes patched up | Focus Morning Bulletin: 11 April, 2023

Ombudsman to visit cyclone-hit communities, Louisville shooting kills five and how many potholes has Waka Kotahi patched up in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Traffic building as Easter holidaymakers head home, warnings of 'chaotic' weather

Holiday commuters can expect gridlocked roads as they return home on Easter Monday.