An independent study found the 80km/h limit prevented 34 crashes in a year.

The man has been charged by police with dangerous driving.

Dashcam shows moment a truck crosses the centre line on State Highway 1 at Topuni, causing a truck to tip over and block the road for hours yesterday.

'We're not coping, but we've got to hold it together for the rest of our kids.'

One local says one proposal could result in injuries – or deaths.

'I was high-sided into the air and landed on the cheese-cutters.'

The cyclists had a simple message: 'Donate to the Coastal Trail and get us off the road.'

The works are a part of the Government’s $2 billion investment.

The changes will take effect by July 1.

The speed limits were lowered almost two years ago.

Police advised motorists to avoid the area and expect delays.

Motorists are being told to take an alternative route and expect delays.

Police said support services will be available for those first on the scene.

The video shows cars swerving to avoid flying timber and debris.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 4.50pm.

Ministry of Transport data shows three people have died on Waikato roads this month.

The officer is being spoken to, but that's not enough, the affected truckie says.

'He’s destroyed our lives.'

The hospital nurse who died 'touched the lives of so many' – friend.

Chipseal works cause heavy traffic, delays between Te Puna and Aongatete.

Devastated mum says daughter's death an “incredible loss for so many people".

Police spiked the car on Bealey Ave before it crashed. The woman is in hospital.

There are several people and serious injuries involved, police say.

Police located the deceased at the scene.

Emergency services went to SH3, near Blueskin Rd in Westmere, about 10.15am today.

Slow road trips will await some this month.

More than 10,000 drivers fled police in New Zealand during 2023.

The changing road layouts and speed restrictions will be in place from January until May.