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'Astounding' rainfall causes chaos: Vital state highways closed
Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit today, bringing intense downpours in some areas.

Napier to get permanent St John shuttle; volunteer drivers needed
The cyclone has only highlighted the struggle for those needing to get to Hastings.

'Time is of the essence': $30-40 million bridge to replace SH25A Coromandel
There are three options for a permanent solution to fix the highway.

Wild weather: Drivers urged to take care as heavy rain tears up highways
Muggy downpours have plagued New Zealand all week.

Beachlands South developer on 307ha plans: $2.5b infrastructure just the start
One narrow, winding road and no schools are the locals' two main concerns.

Focus: High-speed crash leaves destruction in Te Atatu
The driver walked away from the high-speed crash on Te Atatu Rd, in West Auckland, overnight before being taken away by police. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Near miss SH3 to New Plymouth
The truck driver captured how close the Isuzu Bighorn was to the oncoming traffic. Video / Supplied

Auckland motorways plagued by crashes this evening, northbound SH20 lanes blocked
A crash has blocked the nortbound lanes on the Northwestern Motorway.

Watch: Dozens of motorbikes cruise Victoria St for tangi
Dozens of motorbikes were captured on video cruising down Victoria St in Auckland CBD. Video / NZME

Second serious crash involving teens in stolen vehicle in less than 48 hours
Four people were injured, including one seriously, in an early morning crash.

Brynderwyns pass latest storm test to be fully reopened in both directions
The weekend storm didn't put a dampener on the Brynderwyns reopening on Monday.

Possible bypass routes for SH1 at Brynderwyns, closed for weeks after summer floods
National won't say if it still plans to tunnel under the Brynderwyns.

Kerikeri road closure plan tweaked after outcry over GP access
Road closure would have also stopped some Kerikeri residents driving home.

Motorcyclist remains in critical condition after Sunday crash
Police have confirmed he wasn’t wearing a helmet or any protective clothing.

Cyclone Gabrielle tax ruled out, student rent surge & talk show legend dies | Focus Morning Bulletin: 28 April, 2023
Cyclone recovery levy ruled out, the wait for answers over State Highway 25A drags on and TV host Jerry Springer dies aged 79 in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Dome Valley drama, BPMe App users feel 'like criminals' & bleak tax report | Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 April, 2023
More than 100 motorists lodge damage claims after road seal peels off, a new report looks at how to fix our education crisis and app error sees drivers wrongly accused of failing to pay for petrol in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Livestock injured after truck rolls in Waikato
The truck was on its side and police were on scene.

Multiple Anzac Day crashes as holiday-makers attempt to return home
Two people died and multiple people were seriously injured in crashes across the country.

Watch: 'Freaked out' - hundreds of intimidating bikers cause chaos across Auckland
Petrol station worker said the bikes were scaring motorists and being driven recklessly.

SH2 reopens after slip cleared at Remutaka Hill
Drivers are cautioned to take an alternate route if possible or delay travel.

One person dead following crash near Whatawhata, Waikato
Police are calling for witnesses to a crash on State Highway 23 this morning.

One person critical following motorcycle crash in Hawke’s Bay
The crash occurred on State Highway 2 this afternoon.

Wellington traffic: Mt Victoria tunnel re-opens after crash
The tunnel was earlier closed in both directions.

Traffic starts to ease after two multi-car crashes cause Anzac chaos
12 people died during Anzac weekend last year, and police want to avoid a repeat of that.

Contractors join forces to fix Hawke's Bay roads
An alliance model sees Waka Kotahi working with Downer, Fulton Hogan and Higgins.

Gas leak in Auckland’s Mt Wellington disrupts traffic
Fire and Emergency NZ was at the scene about 4.30pm; Marua Rd is closed.

Emergency services responding to three-car crash on SH3
Waka Kotahi are warning delays in the area are likely.

'At last': Final bridge in $262m State Highway 2 project to open
Locals pleased about "major milestone", but say it won't be a congestion 'silver bullet'