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OPINION: Shane Reti explains National's Infrastructure for the Future plan.
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Traffic gridlocked after multi-vehicle crash on Southern Motorway, three lanes reopen
Motorists heading south on the motorway are being told to expect delays.
No repairs until summer for 'slippery as hell' road
A motorcyclist in the area said riding over the road in the wet was like being on ice.
Car hits pedestrian in Henderson
The incident happened near roundabout at intersection of Forest Hill Rd and Pine Ave.
Coromandel bridge construction to get under way in next fortnight
The design was for a 110-metre, three-span composite bridge.
Beating traffic and saving money: How e-bikes changed one man's commute
One question has led to a transportation revolution for a Tauranga construction worker.
Local councils looking to get more freight on rails
A local business director says a meeting with KiwiRail is needed to address costs.
Brett O’Riley: Time to set new infrastructure priorities
We have to be pragmatic and realistic, and open our doors to overseas funding.
Opinion: Filling NZ’s $210b infrastructure deficit black hole
The Government doesn’t have deep-enough pockets to fill the infrastructure black hole.
Auckland Light Rail shifts up a gear
ALR will help underpin growth, greater productivity and economic prosperity.
Nick Leggett: The importance of sustainability
OPINION: Our ageing infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle NZ’s changing climate.
Infrastructure Report: Priorities for big projects
Public and private partnerships are needed to get investment and development moving.
An alliance to spearhead cyclone recovery effort
Downer aims to build back smarter in Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.
Developers oppose anti-greenfields Auckland housing plans, council defends
How will Auckland look with 2.2m people? New plan for housing is now out for consultation.
Wellington wins global prize and $650k for controversial cycleways
Wellington’s Paneke Pōneke bike network plan increases 23km of cycleways to 166km.
Damaged dirt bike at scene of two-vehicle crash in South Auckland, one person critical
Diversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.
Fatal crash in Pukenui takes Northland’s road toll to five in a week
The deaths bring Northland’s road toll for the year to 20.
Government sets aside $252m extra for major road projects
Programme includes major road projects in Auckland and Wellington.
Waka Kotahi says abuse is putting SH1 road workers at risk
Motorists drive through live work areas to avoid queuing.
Opinion: Why we can’t give up on Let’s Get Wellington Moving
It's difficult to have confidence in the $7.4b plan given its history, but we must dig in.
Scary near miss for motorist in Canterbury
A scary near miss on a Canterbury road was captured on dashcam. Video / Supplied
'Stupid overtake': Motorist recounts scary near-miss
The dangerous driving was captured on dashcam.
One dead and multiple critical injuries after crash, roads closed
Several roads around the crash site - on Botany Rd, Golflands - have been closed.
State Highway 4 repairs reach a milestone
Depending on the weather, work on the site is expected to be completed in August.
'An accident waiting to happen': Bus driver refuses to drive on 'disintegrating' Far North roads
Far North residents are doing DIY road repairs in a tractor because the roads are so bad.
'I hate traffic': Man spends night in campervan to avoid highway delays
He's joined by about 25,000 vehicles a day on the stretch of highway.
Wellington City Council’s deficit forecast to increase
Half of the city's major projects are facing problems.
Notorious highway black spot to get partial fix
Budget 2023 announced a raft of road projects, including one for a notorious bend on SH1.
Police Commissioner accepts greater risk of deaths after pursuit policy revision
The number of fleeing driver incidents has doubled since the policy was changed in 2020.
Two people dead, one critically injured after crash near Taupō
Police were called to the crash just before 6pm on Sunday.