Dominion and Manukau Rds cited as places where emissions of more concern.

Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo surveys the damage at the Brynderwyn Hills by air. Video / Vince Cocurullo

Transport chiefs have been accused of failing to get tough on serial offenders who refuse to pay for using the Northern Gateway toll road.

Queues of New Year's Eve traffic are beginning to build around the country.

Christchurch's Boxing Day aftershocks and the recent wet weather have seen more than 1000 claims lodged with the Earthquake Commission.