Driver sent 45 Snapchat messages before fatally ploughing into young man's ute
'She should have seen the traffic ... what she did see for 14 seconds is her phone.'
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The AA says the closure must have been 'extraordinarily frustrating' for motorists.
Bruce Cotterill: The orange cone mentality holding NZ back
OPINION: Health and safety rules are costing businesses hundreds of millions of dollars.
Bad vibrations: Raised crossing ripped out, levelled after shaking complaints
Locals say council spending on the project has been wasteful.
Cops assaulted during arrest of fleeing driver
The man was arrested after deliberately driving his vehicle into two police cars.
'You will live with this tragedy': Father avoids jail over crash that killed his children
The tragedy happened when the family was going to see the snow for the first time.
'No words can describe the pain': Marlborough crash victim mourned by family
"Until we meet again, fly high, our beautiful boy."
Big cuts coming to AT: 'Blame the Govt', says mayor
The Government cut $550 million from Auckland transport but the council has another plan.
Car flips and crashes into side of Auckland central building, one in serious condition
One person is in serious condition following a single-vehicle crash in central Auckland this afternoon. Video / NZ Herald
Ryan Bridge: Driven to distraction – are speed limits the issue or lazy Kiwi drivers?
OPINION: Don’t we have to just let people drive and allow accidents to be the lesson?
Watch: Sparks fly as motorist drives on rims down Auckland motorway
'There's a reason why cars have four tyres', says AA spokesperson.
'Waste of a life': Heartbroken mum's warnings after son's preventable death
Speeding driver Raymond Tairua-Gray drowned after his unsafe car crashed into a creek.
Motorists warned after man attempts to enter vehicle waiting at lights
A man attempted to enter a car on the Te Wharepu Road Off-Ramp, Rangiriri, on Monday.
Simon Wilson: Will Simeon Brown's need for speed really help the economy?
Opinion: Here's what the data says about speed limits, economic growth and road safety.
Opinion: We need to build our streets to supercharge walking and cycling
OPINION: We have only built for one mode of transport in Auckland for decades.
Opinion: Plan Change 79 is about putting Aucklanders' safety first
OPINION: These changes are a critical way for the council to assist with driveway safety.
Fatal accident closes SH6 overnight in Westland
The injured driver of the other vehicle was airlifted to hospital.
Drink-driver nabbed three times over the limit in early booze sting
Canterbury police nab four drink drivers in an early-morning booze operation.
Delays expected around Auckland Airport as new premium mall opens
Some roads have been closed and the area may be busier than usual this weekend.
Increasing level of violence at illegal street racing events
An 'evil' criminal element and the 'sensationalism factor' contribute to violence: Police.
Gisborne road safety funding slashed by half
The council is set to receive $554,000 for road safety, 56% less than requested funding.
SH1 closed in north Waikato due to Northpower grid updates
The work will be carried out on Saturday.
Opinion: Faster is not always better - why the case for higher speed limits is fatally flawed
OPINION: Even a 5km/h increase in speed can double the risk of fatal crash in urban areas.
'Footpath to nowhere' a recipe for disaster, says principal
Hora Hora principal Pat Newman said including a pathway was 'non-negotiable'.
'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.”
Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter
Inside the Westpac rescue helicopter with the NZ Herald. Video / George Heard
'Devastated': Widow of man hit by ex-All Black's daughter pays tribute to 'beloved' husband
Hit and run: 'Nothing can erase the pain of losing Jason.'
Enforcement and education: Officials' message in the wake of sobering fatal crash statistics
Transport report reveals 'large proportion' of fatal and serious crashes in 50km/h areas.
Eight- to 10-year painting job for Auckland Harbour Bridge
Mayor Wayne Brown doesn't back a tunnel but a second bridge to cross the Waitematā.
Opinion: Council’s plan change risks driving up new house prices by 20%
OPINION: Around half of the houses built in Auckland will be affected.
Govt 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.
Join 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.
Lane markings confuse drivers, put them on wrong side of road
Motorists in Auckland have been tripped up by a dynamic lane on Whangaparāoa Rd, accidentally driving onto the wrong side of the road. Video / Dhruv Jaiswal
'Major deficiencies': Almost half of Hawke's Bay highways get a two-star rating
A State Highway described as a 'goat track' is among the routes needing urgent funding.