Median barriers, wider roads and roundabout transforming one of Hawke’s Bay’s deadliest roads
Safety is at the heart of Napier to Awatoto highway's makeover.
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Road extension facing ‘frustrating’ delays
In the meantime, it has allegedly "made a fine airstrip".
Truck crash near Pākaraka
One person was taken to Whanganui Hospital in a moderate condition.
Auckland's new $56b harbour crossing heading for the rocks
Nine plans for a new harbour crossing have come and gone since 1998.
Computerised flyover of the Waikare Deviation
A computerised Waka Kotahi flyover of the Waikare Deviation planned for State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa. Video / Waka Kotahi NZTA
Major evening delays due soon on Hamilton to Tauranga route
Remedial works on SH1 at Rangiriri are coming to an end while works on SH29 kick off.
Christmas lead-up sees roads closed across Coromandel, North Waikato
Waka Kotahi says road renewals season is almost at the halfway point.
Drones brought in to assess major slip, highway still blocked
The road was closed on Sunday due to a significant slip.
Billion dollar solution needed for Taupō's beautiful but deadly highway
What's next for the accident hotspot on SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi?
Mayor's new transport plans: Never pay more than $50 a week for buses, trains and ferries
Mayor Wayne Brown reveals new plans and tough budget cuts for transport in Auckland.
Speed limit cuts could relieve 'absolute pandemonium'
“This is a pretty hot topic for a lot of people and a lot of other councils."
'Completely shut off': Popular Auckland road to be closed for the summer
Meola Road will be closed from mid-December until early February.
Paid parking plans delayed in Tauranga after public outcry
The council commission decided to delay the plans at a meeting on Monday.
Delays expected on multiple Waikato highways
A significant number of lane closures will affect Waikato motorists leading into Christmas
Dean Kimpton on the future of Auckland Transport
Simon Wilson talks to Auckland Transport CEO Dean Kimpton. Video / Jason Oxenham
Tim Hazledine: Counting the cost of congested Kiwi roads
OPINION: You are entitled to claim your piece of airspace over the road tarmac.
Serious Crash Unit investigating fatal accident near Te Kamō
The serious accident occurred on Saturday afternoon and closed State Highway 1.
Napier-Taupō road: SH5 returning to normal after cyclone repairs
Traffic is now moving both ways after reconstruction of SH5 at the Esk underslip.
Black Friday traffic chaos: Congestion builds in Newmarket, Sylvia Park
Southern Motorway blocked from city to Sylvia Park. Vehicle fire causing delays at Puhoi.
Region's roadworks ramp up for summer
Resurfacing work north of Taihape has been completed but more projects loom.
Plans for beachfront highway roundabout south of Napier
Road widening work will take place ahead of building the new Awatoto roundabout.
$3.7m Auckland waterfront pedestrian bridge breaks
The bridge was built in 2011 for $3.7 million, and was slated as a temporary solution.
Auckland Council faces legal threat if it sells Downtown Car Park building
Developer Andrew Krukziener says deal being worked up for site is 'smoke and mirrors'.
Taupō's new all-electric bus charges into service
Taupō's new bus is set to electrify public transport in the town.
Some Kaipara road slips from February storms could take three years to fix
There are 71 slips still impacting Kaipara roads after multiple severe weather events.
'Perfect storm': Auckland Transport defends actions after weekend car park chaos
Shoppers were trapped in the carpark for hours at a time on Saturday.
Cheaper to build a house in Auckland than a $470k pedestrian crossing
Mayor Wayne Brown says the costs are unjustifiable.
More work needed at the Rangiriri section of SH1
There are further delays to road works at Rangiriri.
Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo: Brynderwyn bypass upgrade vital
From the mayor's office: Build it and they shall come... but how will they get here?
'The isolated north': Business leaders call for urgent investment in critical road infrastructure
Northland businesses are rallying to get better state highways for the 'isolated north'.
Letters: Congestion charging - Singapore's system lauded
OPINION: Congestion charges have merit, but are they legal on state highways?
Newmarket mall: Woman wet herself while trapped for three hours in carpark queue
One shopper said babies and mothers were stranded and people were having anxiety attacks.
Waka Kotahi urged to delay closure of SH1 over the Brynderwyns
The state highway would be down for 7 weeks for urgent slip repair.
Watch: Bus with three young passengers crashes through Māngere property
Four people were on the vehicle when it crashed.