PoliticsTranspower called on to act urgently following investigation into downed pylonTranspower is being called on to act urgently after an investigation into the downed pylon found the power company had failed to act ahead its collapse. Video / Mark MitchellWatch25 Sep 12:43 AM
New Zealand'No doubt' road works will cause disruption in Waikato in the next six monthsRoad rebuild works started in several locations across Waikato this week.19 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandSH1 closed in north Waikato due to Northpower grid updatesThe work will be carried out on Saturday.19 Sep 03:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWayne Brown: Build a new harbour bridge, don't waste billions on flawed planOPINION: A tunnel in the same location as the current bridge achieves nothing.18 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promisesNZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionEight- to 10-year painting job for Auckland Harbour BridgeMayor Wayne Brown doesn't back a tunnel but a second bridge to cross the Waitematā.12 Sep 03:00 AM
New Zealand'A new vision': Kiwi company develops gondolas to operate above congested roadsThe technology caught the eye of the former Google transport executive.10 Sep 07:52 PM
New ZealandGovt 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.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Major deficiencies': Almost half of Hawke's Bay highways get a two-star ratingA State Highway described as a 'goat track' is among the routes needing urgent funding.09 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPromise to begin new tunnel this term in doubtGovt has delayed second Mt Vic tunnel while it investigates a bigger one.06 Sep 05:07 AM
New ZealandDairy products take the coastal route to marketSome of Northland’s dairy exports are heading out of the area by sea instead of road.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSH1 closure for road maintenanceResidents and businesses within the closure points would have access to their properties.04 Sep 02:17 AM
New Zealand'Expect congestion': Waikato River off limits for Māori King's funeral, road detours in placeA section of the Waikato River between the Pūkete Boat Ramp and Huntly will close.03 Sep 04:48 AM
New Zealand$100m secured for Hawke’s Bay Expressway four-lane projectMP Katie Nimon said it was 'likely' additional Expressway bridges would be built.03 Sep 04:01 AM
New ZealandFocus: Transport Minister announces lift to speed limit on Kāpiti ExpresswayTransport Minister Simeon Brown announced a lift for the Kāpiti Expressway speed limit, from 100kph to 110kph. Video / Mark MitchellWatch03 Sep 01:29 AM
PoliticsWatch: Auckland the big winner as Govt unveils $32.9b transport planThe plan sets out how NZTA will spend its funding to improve and maintain the network.02 Sep 03:41 AM
New ZealandTaupō bypass receives $6.6m safety improvementThe improvement marked the completion of the second of three stages.31 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandSimeon Brown announces new 110kmh speed limit from Orewa to WarkworthProposed speed limit increases of 110km/h on State Highway 1 from Orewa to Warkworth will mean faster journey times for Kiwis travelling between Auckland and Northland. Video / NZHWatch30 Aug 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Luxon’s tough talk to councils — no more magic money treeOPINION: PM tells councils to focus on basics, not 'laundry list of distractions'.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents invited to cross Hamilton's newest bridge before it opens to trafficThe bridge is part of the Peacocke Programme, which will eventually house 20,000 people.30 Aug 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumTaxBuilding Nations 2024: Users to pay for new roads, upgradesDrivers can expect to see more tolls and road-user charges, says Transport Minister.29 Aug 02:11 AM
Politics'Epitome of arrogance': Govt to ‘get tough’ on parking rule-breakers, hikes fine by 400%The Government has laid out what types of car parking fines are going up.29 Aug 12:45 AM
PoliticsLabour not sure about calls for politicians to be less political over infrastructureChris Bishop wants bipartisanship, other parties say he should look in the mirror.28 Aug 06:28 AM
BusinessNZTA puts the kibosh on Ario e-scooters’ riderless self-parkingThe company says falling foul of a technicality will actually add to footpath clutter.27 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandPiarere roundabout to be in use from SeptemberConstruction of the roundabout got underway in January.27 Aug 05:05 AM
Freight and logisticsBeam's e-scooter licence cancelled in Auckland, council refers matter to policeThe e-scooters must be deactivated by midnight.27 Aug 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Punitive': Congestion fees would punish struggling families - councillorA Rotorua councillor says the solution to traffic gridlock is something else entirely.20 Aug 07:04 PM
New Zealand'Could do better': AA calls for driver licensing changes to prevent youth deathsThe research identified five recommendations for changes to driver licensing in NZ.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandŌpōtiki slip raises truck transport issues againSH2 north at Ōpōtiki could be closed for a few days yet - heavy vehicles disrupted.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next monthMaintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.11 Aug 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shot-putter Maddison-Lee Wesche defines Olympic spiritOPINION: 'The All Blacks looked and played like a group of individuals.'11 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Can congestion charging work for Aucklanders?OPINION: The vast majority of motorway trips are not heading to or from the city centre.11 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Smash a highway through it': Northland residents want voices heard on Brynderwyns bypassNorthlanders fear NZTA routes bypassing the Brynderwyns will cut through their community.06 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandMotorist 'paranoid' after narrowly avoiding head-on motorway collision with wrong-way driver'Your brain goes into overdrive and you start thinking, imagine if you had looked down.'05 Aug 04:37 AM
