New Zealand'Smash a highway through it': Northland residents want voices heard on Brynderwyns bypassNorthlanders fear NZTA routes bypassing the Brynderwyns will cut through their community.06 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandOne person critically injured in SH1 crash near TaupōThe road was closed for over an hour as emergency services attended the scene.05 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandNZTA revises East Coast recovery work, cuts dual bridge plan for Hikuwai RIverNZTA revises East Coast highway recovery work, streamlining projects due to costs.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMotorist 'paranoid' after narrowly avoiding head-on motorway collision with wrong-way driver'Your brain goes into overdrive and you start thinking, imagine if you had looked down.'05 Aug 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWairoa mayor's plea: Don't waste money on a Waikare bridge, get on with a bypassThe National Land Transport Plan goes before the NZTA board this month.05 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandSH36 to close for two weeks for slip repairsSH36, between Rotorua and Tauranga, will be closed for about two weeks for slip repairs.04 Aug 07:54 PM
New ZealandRowing 'super mums' win gold and abuse inquiry fallout | Morning Bulletin 2 August, 2024In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, rowing 'super mums' win gold, and the boss of Presbyterian Support Otago quits. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / PhotosportWatch01 Aug 08:42 PM
New ZealandEmergency services rescue trapped person after car and caravan roll near CambridgeThe southbound on-ramp on SH1 at Cambridge is closed because of an accident.01 Aug 04:19 AM
New ZealandLeading NZTA a career highlight for departing chief'Now is the right time for me to move on to other challenges': Rosie30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStaged suicide alleged and medal wait continues | Morning Bulletin 30 July, 2024A staged suicide alleged in Polkinghorne trial, tragedy as four people killed on our roads and pollution stops Olympics training. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / Michael CraigWatch29 Jul 07:51 PM
New ZealandRockscalers finish their work at Waikare Gorge SH2 southNZTA reports good progress on the rock scaling work in the Waikare Gorge.29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?Another day, another Brynderwyns announcement – will this one come through for Northland?26 Jul 08:07 PM
New ZealandRock scaling work again tonightContractors will carry out rock scaling work in Waikare Gorge on SH2 south again tonight.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMedian barriers: Locals 'don't have much faith’ in NZTA u-turnThe transport agency is reconsidering placing barriers on some sections.25 Jul 11:47 PM
New ZealandRock woes north of Napier force overnight closures of State Highway 2Crews set to carry out emergency rockscaling, just north of the Waikare Bailey Bridge.25 Jul 10:37 PM
New ZealandTaradale crash witnesses sought after death of cyclistA cyclist and another vehicle collided in Taradale about 10.55am on Sunday.25 Jul 02:54 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Winston Peters' 'retard' remark a national embarrassmentOPINION: 'Using that word in Parliament or anywhere is unacceptable in 2024.'24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed limit on State Highway 8 drops to 50km/h after several serious crashesAgency fears motorists may disregard new speed limit through Mackenzie Basin.24 Jul 09:15 AM
New ZealandTruck fire forces temporary closure of southbound lanes on SH27 south of MangatarataThe fire happened near Mahuta Rd South and Torehape Rd East.24 Jul 02:03 AM
New ZealandWaikato Expressway at Ngaruawahia to close for five nightsWork to bring the section up to 110km/h standard continues.24 Jul 01:10 AM
New Zealand'A game-changer': Northlanders thrilled with four-lane highway announcementSimeon Brown has announced accelerated work on a new four-lane expressway.23 Jul 04:41 AM
New Zealand'Large and complex': First Hastings district cyclone bridge fix doneA year and a half on from Cyclone Gabrielle, Chrystal Culvert in Tūtira is complete.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSmooth operators: Asphalt laid at cyclone-hammered Devil's ElbowAround 80 contractors were involved in the operation.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It doesn’t look like it’ll last long’: Northlander describes nail-biting trip through slip-riddled BrynderwynsThe Brynderwyn Hills have been closed again and again - here's why it's such a challenge.22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Ozempic isn't the answer to New Zealand's obesity problemOPINION: Also in today's letters – Wayne Brown's road-cone blitz; CrowdStrike meltdown.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTown to get one of its one-lane bridges replaced – but the other will have to waitIt will cost up to $125 million to replace all the bridges but bottlenecks will continue.22 Jul 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Budget-busting transport planning needs more political debate, not lessOPINION: NZ needs a broader discussion on what Tiriti-led transport policies look like.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Another blow for Northland': Brynderwyns closure highlights need for four-lane highwayThe closure of the highway on Saturday shows an urgent need for a Brynderwyns replacement.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents annoyed after council ignores advice to lower speed limits at trouble spotsA group of residents has raised significant concerns about the safety of a local road.20 Jul 12:00 AM
World'Fanatic' environmental leader gets record jail sentence for blocking trafficThe sentences are the longest for non-violent protest in living memory.18 Jul 11:57 PM
New ZealandIt's the right thing to do: Government commits to rollout of speed camera warning signsThe Government is installing warning signs at speed cameras including those in Northland.17 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSo much, so fast, all at once: Govt moves at breathtaking pace on housing marketMassive reforms are under way: what do people think, what's the reaction, what effect?16 Jul 11:57 PM
New ZealandPharmac called out and speed camera signage | Focus Morning Bulletin July 17, 2024In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, David Seymour outlines expectations for Pharmac, new speed-camera signage and Tenacious D world tour gets halted.Watch16 Jul 07:50 PM
New Zealand'Good progress' on works at Devil's Elbow, Waikoau HillResurfacing, blasting, drainage and guardrail work being done along State Highway 2.16 Jul 05:00 PM
