PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFatal crash in a car she bought that day: Coroner says winter tyres contributed to tragedyThe tyres were legal - but were not fit for purpose, inquest told.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMultiple flooding callouts in Tauranga; SH25 closed due to washoutThere were callouts to 10 properties overnight.05 Mar 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 100 local roads still damaged: How do councils choose which to fix first?While repairs to our roads are now under way, which ones will happen first?02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Canterbury driver 'close to death' after near missA Canterbury driver says he was 'close to death' with this near miss. Video / SuppliedWatch01 Mar 10:52 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Bridge to close for five hours for full-load testingThe aim of the testing is to allow Waka Kotahi NZTA to open up both lanes of the bridge.28 Feb 09:11 PM
New ZealandWatch: Ute rolls, smashes head on into oncoming traffic A ute rolls head on into another vehicle after hitting a bank on Scenic Drive in Auckland. Video / Piha CommunityWatch28 Feb 08:26 PM
New ZealandWhy heavy vehicles are allowed on vital SH1 routeTrucks under 50 tonnes can travel on the Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrivers 'falling asleep at the wheel' more than 100 times each dayA Taupō company is working to make New Zealand's roads safer.27 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandPermanent closure of Te Puna ‘rat run’ proposedThe prospect of permanently closing the road is up for debate.26 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: NZ Army builds road to isolated community in Hawke's BayNZ Army soldiers assisted contractors and logging crews as they removed slips and trees blocking the road through to Tutira, a remote community in Hawke's Bay. Video / NZDFWatch23 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandKauarapaoa Road in Whanganui closedThe council said they would keep community members informed on when it will be repaired.22 Feb 03:21 AM
New ZealandState Highway 4 between Raetihi and Ūpokongaro re-openedThe road had been closed since Wednesday, February 15 due to slips and fallen trees.20 Feb 11:04 PM
New ZealandTruck and trailer units banned from Cove RdA major blockage on Cove Rd prompted a ban by Civil Defence.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFresh geotechnical assessment for SH4 after new slip'We know this will be frustrating for people in the area.'19 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandDementia driving test flawedOpinion: John Williamson says it's a traumatic experience to put any senior through.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Which schools are closed in Auckland?Auckland Transport is urging people to avoid all non-urgent travel until Tuesday.12 Feb 05:22 PM
New ZealandLowering speed limits ‘incredibly dangerous’, Wairarapa businessman saysHe claims slower drivers are more likely to be distracted. Waka Kotahi disagrees.08 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandWatch: Heart-stopping moment as car turns in front of fully-laden truckThe car driver cheated certain death by mere inches at the intersection.08 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandMother, children make 'lucky escape' after falling branch smashes car windshield'My first thought was I’ve got to look after my kids.'06 Feb 01:03 AM
New ZealandCoromandel roading crisis, 'recession is inevitable' & PM arrives in Waitangi | Focus Morning Bulletin: 3 February, 2023 Long weekend travellers warned as more rain could be on the way, earthquake jolts the North Island and coroner's findings revealed over washing machine tragedy in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMore money needed for fixing damage to roadsThe fund for fixing damage to roads is nearly exhausted after years of heavy storms.01 Feb 08:33 PM
New ZealandFocus: More miserable summer weather his North IslandAotearoa is in for another weekend of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, with motorway delays and power outages striking already. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Jacinda Ardern, Census workers, Golriz Ghahraman, Ara Tūhono, Prince Harry, and privetOPINION: Letters on John Roughan, Grant Robertson, freedom protests, and John Key.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDesperate mass water rescue, Akl crash injures 8 & tragic Ukrainian helicopter crash | Focus Morning Bulletin: 19 January, 2023 Holidaymakers recall tragedy at Coromandel beach, eight people rushed to hospital after crash overnight and why we shouldn’t be alarmed after Qantas issued a mayday call in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Jan 04:41 PM
New ZealandMore than 50 Wellington drivers caught using cellphonesPolice are disappointed to see so many distracted drivers.17 Jan 02:19 AM
New ZealandNZ's pothole problem, empty building costs millions & death toll rises in Nepal plane crash | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 January, 2023 Record complaints over the state of our roads, the Government’s multi-million dollar bill on an empty building and terrifying plane crash in Nepal in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Jan 04:45 PM
New ZealandBoat falls off trailer in Auckland motorway crashCrash understood to have involved two vehicles.09 Jan 05:03 AM
New ZealandOne dead and seven others injured in two South Island crashesFour people were flown to hospital after a crash in North Otago.09 Jan 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLetters: Prince Harry’s Afghan killing revelation 'makes no sense'OPINION: Letters on New Zealand's detractors, the port and Covid cases.08 Jan 04:00 PM
VideoFocus: New Zealand's 2022 road tollNew Zealand's 2022 road toll. Statistics / Te Manatū Waka - Ministry of TransportWatch07 Jan 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy don't we fix roads before we lower speed limits? The experts reply"Improving road quality is happening, but is necessarily relatively slow.”05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow speed limit reviews could affect your holiday journeyThe Herald analyses the impact speed limit changes could have on journey times.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: How lower speed limits will affect long-distance travel timesLower speed limits could slow productivity too, so where should safety balance lie?03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Killer state highway zone where speed limit could be cut by 40km/h“You can hear the sirens go off with all the accidents, once a week or so."02 Jan 05:32 PM
