Opening of Mangamuka Gorge
State Highway 1 in the Far North is once again open after years of closures from storm damage. Video / David Fisher, NZTA
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Roads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crash
Parts of the motorway network will be clogged during the Christmas exodus.
Letters: Should patch ban apply at funerals? Toll road system works
OPINION: 'The Cook Strait crossing is even more important than a second harbour bridge.'
'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdles
Mayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits
Hikurangi locals await end of highway detour disrupting town
Trucks smash $300 worth of antiques by driving through Hikurangi detour.
Residents 'insulted' after NZTA scraps upgrade for 'worst intersection in NZ'
The intersection is described as the worst in New Zealand.
'Doesn't seem to be logical': Improving notorious intersection shelved – again
The Hill St junction is often described as the worst intersection in NZ.
NZTA says new revenue needed and is discussing structure of debts
The transport agency will have a $6b annual deficit by the end of the decade.
'Surgical change': Transport Minister, mayor wield knife to reform Auckland Transport
Local Boards, not AT, will decide projects in their communities.
Council to 'take back control' of Auckland Transport's policy functions
The two Browns have announced a major shake-up to Auckland Transport's functions.
The Great NZ Road Trip: Kaikōura to Timaru
The Great NZ Road Trip: Kaikōura to Timaru Video / NZ Herald
SH1 project moves to Desert Rd with 50km detours for two months
Total road closures are being used in blocks to speed up the works.
Natural and man-made marvels: Is this the best state highway drive in NZ?
Not so long ago, you had to question if this road could even exist again.
Tourists traumatised as angry driver chases 50-seater bus believing it damaged his parked car
Bus driven in loops through suburban streets to try to shake Ryan Mills off the chase.
Bus and train fares set to soar with new NZTA targets
NZTA has asked council authorities to hit high revenue targets.
Two people killed in Takanini, South Auckland crash
Police and Hato Hone St John responded to at least two crashes in Auckland last night.
Coroner finds ‘warning systems did not work’ after driver killed by runaway truck
He was crushed between his truck and another as the vehicle rolled down a hill.
Gisborne's speed limit changes under threat as Govt shifts gears
Gisborne implemented reduced speed limits in July, supported by public consultation.
Pony Express? Motorist stunned at 213km/h speeding ticket for horsefloat
The police admit there was an issue with cameras detecting truck speeds at this site.
'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.'
Desert Road shutting for nearly two months
'We need a minimum ground temperature of 13C to carry out pavement works.'
Troubling new analysis: Why NZ needs tougher laws for serial speedsters
Study investigating speeding in NZ reveals a worrying link between tickets and crashes.
Springs Flat roundabout could enable new supermarket, shopping centre and houses
A new supermarket and shopping centre will be enabled by the proposed SH1 roundabout.
Ironman World Championships will mean busy roads for Taupō
About 6000 competitors plus their supporters are expected from overseas.
Twin tunnels or mega-tunnel? Government reveals its plan for Wellington's future
'These improvements will result in significant travel time savings during peak times.'
NZ Herald Live: TAIC's interim report into Aratere grounding
The grounding of the Aratere Titoki Bay, Picton, 21 June 2024 – TAIC’s Interim Factual report
Gaza civilians trapped, freedom camping rules & record low road toll | NZ Herald News Update
Can kiwi bank compete with Aussie banks?, 100,000 Trapped as Israeli Tanks Advance in North Gaza, Westland freedom camping changes, and NZ's lowest-ever Labor weekend road toll.
'It was the wind': Drunk truck driver's excuse for swerving all over the road
The driver, who stopped twice to urinate on the road, was nearly four times the limit.
Groundwork begins for four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway, construction start date moved forward
Groundwork is under way and Govt says the construction start date has been moved forward.
Damaged section of SH2 won't have two lanes for 14 months
The 'Devil's Elbow' has 15 major construction sites along it after Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Panicking': Vulnerable elderly left waiting for meals, medicine amid motorway closure
'I couldn’t actually work out a route that was going to work.'
Heavier double-decker and electric buses causing more damage to roads
Heavier buses are damaging roads more than the usual diesel buses.
Four-hour Auckland motorway closure 'excessive' but 'difficult situation' for police – ex-mayor
The AA says the closure must have been 'extraordinarily frustrating' for motorists.
Simeon Brown discusses driver licence wait times initiative
Transport Minister Simeon Brown speaks to Mike Hosking about the initiative to cut driver licence wait times. Video / Newstalk ZB