New Zealand'Quite stressful': Median barriers causing issues for tractor driversRural Contractors NZ says passing bays or pull over areas needed with median barriers.19 Jun 10:02 PM
New Zealand'Everyone is so relieved': Northlanders praise reopening of BrynderwynsNorthlanders are rejoicing after news the Brynderwyns will reopen after four long months.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew Birchall: We need a user-pays model to fund transport infrastructureOPINION: Distance-based charging for vehicles should be considered as one funding option.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsSimeon Brown says proposed cuts for emergency road repairs 'challenging' for councilsNZTA is consulting on changes that will give councils less money for road repairs.19 Jun 06:45 AM
New ZealandOvernight closures on SH1 at Ngāruawāhia return for two weeksNZTA said the closures were necessary due to remedial and safety improvements.19 Jun 06:30 AM
New ZealandAlliances align for Ō2NL project'Signing alliance agreements ... sets the project up strongly to move forward.'19 Jun 01:39 AM
New ZealandA big job: SH1 over the Brynderwyns set to reopen after lengthy delaysThe Northland road will be open for Matariki weekend.19 Jun 12:38 AM
New ZealandConcerns proposed 110km/h speed limits not suited to NorthlandRoad safety advocates say government speed limit plan won't work for Northland roads.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBridge vs truck: Whangārei structure hit by vehicle yet againThe Rust Avenue bridge has been struck 15 times since 2004.18 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandSH2 reopens after logging truck's rollLogging truck rolls in Hawke's Bay, leaving the main road littered with its load.17 Jun 09:39 PM
New ZealandSH27 Matamata to close for three nightsThe testing is necessary ahead of road rehabilitation work.17 Jun 07:30 PM
New ZealandTiniroto Rd reopened after 10 months, residents say it's a huge triumphResidents welcome the reopening of Tiniroto Rd at the Hangaroa Bluffs.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after van rolls on SH27Emergency services responded around 11pm to the crash in Hauraki District.17 Jun 03:22 AM
New ZealandIt's a sore spot: Northlanders respond to pothole funding boostNorthlanders affected by potholes respond to government funding boost.17 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Trec should be disbanded': Mayor unhappy at progress to fix state highways'I believe there are better ways to get the job done than by using Trec.'14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentFrench-owned HEB Construction profit leaps 62% from NZ operationsBusiness has road, rail, bridge, land, urban development and water projects throughout NZ.14 Jun 02:02 AM
New ZealandMassive tree root holds up traffic in CoromandelA fallen 20-tonne tree is behind ongoing hold ups on SH25 in the Coromandel.13 Jun 01:20 AM
PoliticsGovt seeking feedback on 120km/h speed limits as reductions reversedChanges will be made by next month.12 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: I'm nearly 80 – and ready to change for the planet's sakeOPINION: 'Our Government is intent on doing what we as a country have always done.'12 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Every minute counts': Why protesting SH2 locals are continuing fightSH2 median barrier protest and response from mayor, transport minister and NZTA.12 Jun 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen StOPINION: 'The Government would be wise to stop prioritising potholes.'11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMusic to their ears: Truckies and motorists welcome pothole repair funding boostNorthland is getting a funding boost to deal with a scourge of potholes on state highways.11 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandRescuer runs into Lake Taupō to save driver, then performs CPRAn arborist trained in CPR says he and others went into 'reactive mode' to save the man.10 Jun 11:15 PM
New ZealandPartial access restored on Thames Coast HighwayOne lane of SH25 north of Thames has reopened.10 Jun 08:23 PM
New Zealand‘Delay your journey’: Ten-car crash on SH20 blocks southbound trafficA secondary crash has block a lane heading north.10 Jun 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gobsmacked': Nearly $1m spent on consultants to investigate long tunnelThe Minister of Transport says a further $550k could be needed to investigate the tunnel.10 Jun 05:00 PM
Letters to the EditorLetters: Road repairs, more on Grey St project, flames of divisionLocals on road repairs, the Grey St project, and reducing division through respect.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMultiple fallen trees and slips closes SH25 north of ThamesThe road is closed on the western side of the Coromandel Pemninsula.09 Jun 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tension between environment and economic development loomsOPINION: 'We've got unavoidable trade-offs to make,' says Shane Jones.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandProtecting life: Speed camera aims to reduce car crashes in the Far NorthA controversial speed camera is up and running in the Far North.09 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandSH20 lanes now open after slip and fallen tree forced closureA crash closed a nearby offramp later in the morning, causing further delays.08 Jun 09:17 PM
New ZealandŪawa to get Streets for People roading upgrade Residents chose a design that improves safety at the main road and Solander St junction.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman remains in critical condition after SH3 crash near ŌtorohangaThe woman sustained multiple trauma injuries in the crash involving a car and a truck.07 Jun 06:30 AM
New ZealandPassers-by pull person from car after it crashes into Lake Taupō“There was a group of young guys who went in and grabbed him straight out of the car.”07 Jun 04:25 AM
