New ZealandWoman dies in hospital after head-on crash on rural South Auckland road Police say a man remains in hospital in a critical condition. 30 Jun 03:39 AM
New ZealandAT removing nuisance speed bump after residents complain of vibrations in homesAT said the vibrations was uncomfortable and a nuisance for nearby residents. 30 Jun 12:54 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after serious two-vehicle crash in Waipā DistrictEmergency services were called to the scene at about 11.25am.30 Jun 12:32 AM
Auckland'Really good thing': PM backs 110km/h speed limit for Pūhoi motorwayMore than 7900 submissions supported the new speed limit, with 94% in favour.29 Jun 10:34 PM
WorldBus and minibus collision in Tanzania kills 38, injures 28The crash occurred in Sabasaba after a bus tyre punctured.29 Jun 08:36 PM
AucklandBattery blaze: Ute fire damages electric vehicle, home in WestmereTwo vehicles went up in flames near a two-storey house.29 Jun 08:01 PM
New Zealand'Substantial' damage: Flood recovery efforts ramp up in Nelson-TasmanResidents are urged to remain cautious after weekend flooding in Nelson-Tasman.29 Jun 04:12 AM
New Zealand'Uber in the sky': Can competing gondolas fix Queenstown's traffic woes?Two $200m-plus aerial transit proposals are promising a unique fix. 27 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan remanded in custody after alleged road-rage knife incidentA man was arrested for alleged road rage in Tauranga last month.27 Jun 07:22 AM
New Zealand$6.1m new bridge opens after 2023 washoutThe 30m-long bridge replaces a temporary Bailey bridge in place since March 2023.26 Jun 11:01 PM
New ZealandState of emergency in parts of Marlborough, Auckland prepares for galesWind gusts on the bridge could reach up to 90km/h between 6am and 10am.26 Jun 07:50 AM
New ZealandCrash closes major South Auckland highway, one critically injuredTwo others are still trapped in a vehicle at the scene on SH22. 26 Jun 03:04 AM
New ZealandFather of teen killed in motorbike crash says a key decision would have saved his sonAuckland teen Phoenix Boltar died after crashing into a concrete power pole at night.24 Jun 06:00 PM
PoliticsThree bidders confirmed for Northland Expressway PPPInitial construction work on the next section is set to begin by the end of next year.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed limit on part of Te Ngae Rd to rise following reviewTe Ngae Rd's speed limit will rise from 50km/h to 60km/h after a review.20 Jun 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA man drove a car down Rome’s Spanish Steps. It didn't go wellThe driver was reported to authorities but tested negative for alcohol.19 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandFour loud cracks pierce air as three-hour standoff ends in arrestChildren have been stopped from walking their usual route home from school. 19 Jun 04:18 AM
New ZealandCold showers, decontamination for workers at scene of truck crash'The clean-up was thorough and there is no ongoing risk.'19 Jun 04:15 AM
New ZealandTruck containing contaminated asbestos rolls, blocking Waikato Expressway'The Expressway will reopen once the clean-up is complete, which may take a few hours.' 18 Jun 01:09 AM
New Zealand'Restricted is a lot more intense': Students back overhaul of full driver licence testRestricted licence test so difficult and complex that full test is 'unnecessary'.17 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Fire at Akl supermarket extinguished, firefighters to remain overnightMore than 80 firefighters from 20 fire appliances were called to help.17 Jun 07:18 AM
New ZealandWatch: Aerial footage captures plumes of smoke spewing over Akl after supermarket fireNearby residents and businesses have been instructed to close their windows.17 Jun 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Unique road-cone hotline for those feeling too safeOPINION: Counting road cones 'almost certainly a waste of everyone’s time'.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommuter gridlock: Auckland's weekend traffic now worse than rush hourA report says Aucklanders will soon sit in congestion for 29 million hours a year.14 Jun 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Traumatic situation': Napier bus collides with mobility scooterThe scooter rider suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.13 Jun 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: What’s up with Auckland's traffic on Saturdays and Sundays?The city's growth is bringing more cars, and lots of them.13 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'One fatality', three injured in Te Aroha crashDiversions are in place as police attend the scene of a two-car accident.13 Jun 03:46 AM
New Zealand'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway. 12 Jun 10:19 PM
New ZealandFire at Wellington apartment blocks roads, prompts evacuationsThe fire started on the second floor, triggering two sprinklers.12 Jun 04:20 AM
New ZealandDelays on SH1 near Taupō after slipNZTA says SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi is under stop/go traffic management.12 Jun 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: 'Appalled' bottom trawling is allowed to continueOPINION: Also, “traffic calming chicanes” must be one of the greatest oxymorons crafted.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandArmed police intervention: Tunnel reopens after firearm incidentPolice received a report of a firearm incident in Kilbirnie.11 Jun 01:10 AM
New ZealandNZ’s $800m new stretch of state highway opens to trafficJust how important this highway is "cannot be overstated", project manager says.10 Jun 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Before you start ranting about cycleways, please read this! OPINION: 'Car brain' is ruining the important transport debates we need to have.10 Jun 05:00 PM
