New ZealandScared kids push to slash speed limit past Gisborne school after cars clocked at 106km/hLives at risk: Speedsters clocked driving 106km/h past rural school.03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment promises to consider hiking road charges and tolls before end of termTransport Minister Simeon Brown hints any revenue increases will be in the form of tolls.02 Oct 04:00 PM
Mood of the BoardroomMood of the Boardroom: Barfoot & Thompson’s Peter Thompson on rising insurance costsPlus the three biggest worries held by the real estate boss.02 Oct 03:59 PM
New ZealandRoading resilience projects to be announced soonNZTA Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to announce $100m for resilience projects.02 Oct 02:58 AM
New ZealandLeaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansionThe region's population will grow – housing, roading and infrastructure are the priority.01 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Sparks fly as motorist drives on rims down Auckland motorway'There's a reason why cars have four tyres', says AA spokesperson.01 Oct 02:07 AM
New ZealandThree people injured after truck and car crash on SH3One man was seriously injured and was transported to hospital by helicopter.30 Sep 09:54 PM
New ZealandADHD link to drug use and Interislander saga | Focus Morning Bulletin October 1, 2024Concerns grow over the link between ADHD and drug use, shocking footage emerges of crash in Auckland, and the Prime Minister hints at a solution for Interislander’s woes.Watch30 Sep 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Introducing Infra Boy Chris Bishop, the man with a big bold, not entirely coherent planAn interview with the serious, if slightly shambolic, new Minister of Everything28 Sep 01:40 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous': Greens say new speed limit rules will lead to serious injuries'Kids should be free to walk and cycle to school without worry,' Julie Anne Genter says.27 Sep 11:25 PM
New ZealandGovt reverses speed limit reductions, opens possibility of 120km/h on new motorwaysThe changes announced today will start coming into effect next year.27 Sep 10:54 PM
New ZealandRaft of further work planned on SH2 southNZTA plans a stack of improvement works along SH2 between Wairoa and Napier.27 Sep 02:20 AM
New ZealandMangamuka repairs: Major piling work ends and pre-Christmas reopening plannedSH1 over the Mangamukas in the Far North is on track for a pre-Christmas opening.26 Sep 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The sweet and the sour on sugar tax; WFH should come with a pay cutOPINION: More than 100 countries already tax sugar-sweetened beverages.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead after crash in Hamilton EastThe crash was reported to emergency services at 12.09pm.25 Sep 08:42 AM
New Zealand'Major milestone': Piarere roundabout opens to trafficConstruction of the roundabout got under way in January.25 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandSH35 bridge work delayed two weeks; SH2 work at Kotemaori from next weekSH35 bridge work is delayed two weeks; SH2 work at Kotemaori starts next week.24 Sep 05:34 PM
New ZealandPothole van coming to GisborneThe vans' purpose is to 'provide consistent, high-quality surface condition data'.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMotorists warned after man attempts to enter vehicle waiting at lightsA man attempted to enter a car on the Te Wharepu Road Off-Ramp, Rangiriri, on Monday.24 Sep 06:19 AM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about road closures on SH1NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.23 Sep 08:15 PM
New ZealandFormer councillor calls Ngati Porou's roading authority plan 'quite ridiculous'Burdett says the council and NZTA are doing a 'pretty good job' in roading.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo utes crash at Tīrau intersection, causing one to tip overEmergency services were called to the crash about 3.04pm.23 Sep 05:13 AM
New Zealand1824 battle of Te Pakake Pā recognised with new highway sculptureThe sculpture symbolises the connections and partnerships that bind people together.23 Sep 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Chateau fiasco; heritage buildings must remain in NZ handsOPINION: 'The challenge presented by the chateau could easily be dealt with.'22 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Long overdue': Accessibility advocate backs 400% parking fine increaseHe says the new fine, set to go live October 1, is a step in the right direction.21 Sep 09:04 PM
New ZealandDelays expected around Auckland Airport as new premium mall opensSome roads have been closed and the area may be busier than usual this weekend.21 Sep 12:39 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
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Essential piece of the puzzle': Plant upgrade to boost asphalt production by 400%“This expansion is transformative for our business, and for the region.'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
New ZealandWhat lies beneath: Seismic survey work to help in Hikuwai bridge reconstruction'The team are working hard towards a construction start early next year.'18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Like a cyclist': Treat riders as vulnerable road users campaigner says“We are legally allowed on the road and should be able to do so safely.”17 Sep 11:39 PM
New ZealandArchitect pitches new harbour crossing concept to Auckland's mayorIt is estimated the bridge could be built within a decade.17 Sep 10:00 PM
