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Hard data shows concrete roads more cost-effective than tar seal

Concrete roads are said to be 17% cheaper over their lifespan, better for the environment.

Gisborne's speed limit changes under threat as Govt shifts gears

Gisborne implemented reduced speed limits in July, supported by public consultation.

Man jailed after running over Kiwi Olympian at roadworks site, nearly kills him

Dave Rodger's injuries were so severe, police prepared for a homicide investigation.

Crash in rural Auckland leaves one critically injured

SH16, the Kaipara Coast Highway, is closed and diversions are in place.

'He does have a hole in his soul': Man who caused death of off-duty policewoman sentenced

Gail Shepherd is described as a genuine, straight talker who kept her family together.

Mystery crash: Car rolls off road, occupants disappear

Police are still investigating while Fenz confirmed they attended the scene two weeks ago.

'Best solution': SH1 section set to partially reopen this week

'We lost four days of work since we started work in this area, all because of rain.'

Troubling new analysis: Why NZ needs tougher laws for serial speedsters

Study investigating speeding in NZ reveals a worrying link between tickets and crashes.

'Significant delays': Serious injuries after two-vehicle SH2 accident in Wgtn

'Indications are there have been serious injuries': Police.

Ironman World Championships will mean busy roads for Taupō

About 6000 competitors plus their supporters are expected from overseas.

'Get rid of it': Gisborne councillors discuss Grey St trial safety concerns with staff

Protesters demand change as councillors debate Grey St intersection safety issues.

Car crashes into The Coffee Club in Taradale, Napier

A car drove through the front of The Coffee Club in Taradale, Napier, causing damage to the front of the store. Video / Supplied

'Adored' 16-year-old girl named as victim of fatal Palmerston North crash

The teenager was remembered by her loved ones in an obituary today.

Gisborne councillors to decide on Grey Street T-intersection change

Council may approve T-intersection; work to start in November if approved.

New roadside drug tests: Will they hurt more than help?

Govt says we will have roadside drug testing by the end of the year.

One dead, two others seriously injured in early morning Palmerston North crash

John F Kennedy Dr was closed for a period but has since reopened.

Letters: John Key's Trump endorsement an unwelcome surprise

OPINION: 'What has happened to [Key's] logical thinking?'

'We’re just all really, really broken': Family despair at loss of teen’s memorial sign

A whānau are heartbroken at the loss of a roadside memorial sign.