New ZealandNational's first wave of major new roads, and how existing projects are trackingNational has juggled the new roads it plans to build first from its pre-election list.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZTA closes passing lanes to help holiday traffic flowThe Transport Agency says traffic moves more 'steadily' with fewer lanes.20 Dec 05:53 AM
New ZealandOpening of Mangamuka GorgeState Highway 1 in the Far North is once again open after years of closures from storm damage. Video / David Fisher, NZTAWatch19 Dec 02:16 AM
New ZealandRoads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crashParts of the motorway network will be clogged during the Christmas exodus.18 Dec 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Should patch ban apply at funerals? Toll road system worksOPINION: 'The Cook Strait crossing is even more important than a second harbour bridge.'15 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdlesMayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits12 Dec 10:16 PM
New ZealandHikurangi locals await end of highway detour disrupting townTrucks smash $300 worth of antiques by driving through Hikurangi detour.11 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandResidents 'insulted' after NZTA scraps upgrade for 'worst intersection in NZ'The intersection is described as the worst in New Zealand.07 Dec 01:12 AM
New Zealand'Doesn't seem to be logical': Improving notorious intersection shelved – againThe Hill St junction is often described as the worst intersection in NZ.05 Dec 06:16 AM
PoliticsNZTA says new revenue needed and is discussing structure of debtsThe transport agency will have a $6b annual deficit by the end of the decade.05 Dec 04:10 AM
New Zealand'Surgical change': Transport Minister, mayor wield knife to reform Auckland TransportLocal Boards, not AT, will decide projects in their communities.03 Dec 04:35 AM
New ZealandCouncil to 'take back control' of Auckland Transport's policy functionsThe two Browns have announced a major shake-up to Auckland Transport's functions.03 Dec 02:59 AM
New ZealandThe Great NZ Road Trip: Kaikōura to TimaruThe Great NZ Road Trip: Kaikōura to Timaru Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH1 project moves to Desert Rd with 50km detours for two monthsTotal road closures are being used in blocks to speed up the works.29 Nov 03:33 AM
New ZealandNatural 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.28 Nov 05:03 PM
New ZealandTourists traumatised as angry driver chases 50-seater bus believing it damaged his parked carBus driven in loops through suburban streets to try to shake Ryan Mills off the chase.27 Nov 07:46 AM
New ZealandBus and train fares set to soar with new NZTA targetsNZTA has asked council authorities to hit high revenue targets.26 Nov 10:39 PM
New ZealandTwo people killed in Takanini, South Auckland crashPolice and Hato Hone St John responded to at least two crashes in Auckland last night. 23 Nov 08:08 PM
New ZealandCoroner finds ‘warning systems did not work’ after driver killed by runaway truckHe was crushed between his truck and another as the vehicle rolled down a hill.21 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne's speed limit changes under threat as Govt shifts gearsGisborne implemented reduced speed limits in July, supported by public consultation.21 Nov 03:14 AM
New ZealandPony Express? Motorist stunned at 213km/h speeding ticket for horsefloatThe police admit there was an issue with cameras detecting truck speeds at this site. 19 Nov 11:20 PM
New Zealand'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.'19 Nov 07:40 AM
New ZealandDesert Road shutting for nearly two months'We need a minimum ground temperature of 13C to carry out pavement works.'18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTroubling new analysis: Why NZ needs tougher laws for serial speedstersStudy investigating speeding in NZ reveals a worrying link between tickets and crashes.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSprings Flat roundabout could enable new supermarket, shopping centre and housesA new supermarket and shopping centre will be enabled by the proposed SH1 roundabout.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandIronman World Championships will mean busy roads for TaupōAbout 6000 competitors plus their supporters are expected from overseas.08 Nov 03:55 AM
PoliticsTwin tunnels or mega-tunnel? Government reveals its plan for Wellington's future'These improvements will result in significant travel time savings during peak times.'05 Nov 03:34 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: TAIC's interim report into Aratere groundingThe grounding of the Aratere Titoki Bay, Picton, 21 June 2024 – TAIC’s Interim Factual reportWatch30 Oct 11:14 PM
New ZealandGaza civilians trapped, freedom camping rules & record low road toll | NZ Herald News UpdateCan 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.Watch28 Oct 06:42 PM
Crime'It was the wind': Drunk truck driver's excuse for swerving all over the roadThe driver, who stopped twice to urinate on the road, was nearly four times the limit.23 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandGroundwork begins for four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway, construction start date moved forwardGroundwork is under way and Govt says the construction start date has been moved forward.22 Oct 12:24 AM
New ZealandDamaged section of SH2 won't have two lanes for 14 monthsThe 'Devil's Elbow' has 15 major construction sites along it after Cyclone Gabrielle.15 Oct 11:02 PM
New Zealand'Panicking': Vulnerable elderly left waiting for meals, medicine amid motorway closure'I couldn’t actually work out a route that was going to work.'14 Oct 11:35 PM
New ZealandHeavier double-decker and electric buses causing more damage to roadsHeavier buses are damaging roads more than the usual diesel buses.14 Oct 11:11 PM
