PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'This time was worth $10,000': Panel beater pays out for car damaged by potholesMotorist slams council and Waka Kotahi NZTA for the state of roads.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity comes together at Matariki to honour road death victimsRoad safety advocates, community providers honour those who have died from road accidents.23 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandTwo people dead following crash near BullsState Highway 3 was closed for over four hours due to the incident.23 Jul 08:31 PM
New ZealandCrane company boss slams state of NZ roads'The roads are the worst I've seen them,' says McLeod Cranes’ Scott McLeod.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents urged to evacuate as rain causes havoc in Canterbury, SH1 bridge closedSeveral parts of the major Canterbury highways are closed due to slips.23 Jul 05:52 AM
New ZealandTwo in custody after police use fast food to coax them down from Ferry BuildingThe incident comes a day after a man shot dead two people across the road.21 Jul 07:33 AM
New ZealandContractors' dispute over Transmission Gully settled out of courtCPB Contractors had claimed $75 million against engineering firm AECOM New Zealand.21 Jul 12:12 AM
New ZealandMotorists warned of $150 fines as new cycleway and bus lanes openPeople will be given warnings for the first two weeks before live tickets are issued.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Potentially a safety risk': Minister to be briefed on Pūhoi-Warkworth motorwayThe slope above one section is shifting up to 30cm a week at times.18 Jul 03:45 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after truck and car collide in SouthlandThe Serious Crash Unit is investigating.13 Jul 12:05 AM
KahuIwi upset at being left out of recovery project for damaged highway after floodingLead negotiator Willie Te Aho has condemned what he calls an "arrogant approach".12 Jul 12:55 AM
New ZealandAround 1000 kilometres of Auckland’s roading network due for repairsThe backlog of repairs is expected to take up to a decade to clear.09 Jul 06:39 AM
New ZealandCounting the cost of storm damage in Northland: $20m insurance payouts from one eventThe severe weather in February doused Mangawhai with nearly 400mm of rain.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLuke KirknessLuke Kirkness: Engineer's compensation triumph offers hope to motoristsFrustration on the roads: Getting compensation for pothole damage shouldn't be so hard.04 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandBridging the gap: Redclyffe Bridge link could re-open in mid-JulySecondary Napier-Hastings bridge nears re-opening - five months after the cyclone.04 Jul 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDowner wins $540m Hamilton road contract'A big part of this is the planning that goes into the physical works' - NZ country lead.03 Jul 11:34 PM
New ZealandHold up: National calls on Waka Kotahi to answer their 0800 number fasterNational's call for a timely service as taxpayers complain about phone wait times.03 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Science in decline, te reo and the economyOPINION: Also letters on student loans, Kiri Allan, Michael Wood, Dome Valley and more.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I don’t want you driving': Daughter told to fly home rather than risk potholed roadsIn the past 18 months, 26,350 potholes were reported across the region.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely disappointed': 677 WoFs done by uncertified inspector now invalidWaka Kotahi says the tests weren’t carried out by a certified inspector.03 Jul 12:22 AM
New ZealandWarning Harbour Bridge likely to be closed tomorrow, trains cancelledSeveral lanes were closed and speed limits reduced due to the severe gales.02 Jul 03:36 AM
New ZealandPothole plague: Motorist's 'winning formula' for tyre damage compensationMan takes on Waka Kotahi - and wins.30 Jun 06:07 PM
New ZealandSH1 Dome Valley to remain closed over weekendDome Valley is to remain closed over the weekend and reopen early next week.29 Jun 11:27 PM
New ZealandFocus: Queues form at petrol stations before fuel tax returnsKiwis are racing to the pumps before a price jump of around 29 cents on Saturday. Video / NZ Herald / Cameron Pitney / Dean Purcell / GettyWatch29 Jun 01:58 AM
New ZealandExpressway helps lower road tollAA study shows the importance of the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway.28 Jun 11:24 PM
Politics‘Ridiculous’: $80m spent on Dome Valley safety project with none on resilienceIt comes as another slip closes the busy section of State Highway 1 north of Auckland.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Critical' $2b-plus roading overhaul timeline under fireSome leaders might not even be around when it's time to "cut the ribbon".28 Jun 06:03 AM
New ZealandNats to review Michael Wood’s decision to toll Penlink road and look to extend it to four lanesBrown went against advice showing tolls would lead to peverse outcomes, says Mitchell.28 Jun 01:12 AM
New ZealandPopped tyres and smashed rims: CHB’s pothole carnageAt least five cars, including a police car, were taken out by SH2 potholes in one morning.27 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandState Highway 4 to close for road worksState Highway 1 will be the alternate route on July 4-5 when SH4 closes.27 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandWaipawa River Bridge structurally sound for repairs after huge washoutDamaged end of Waipawa River Bridge will be restored after it was knocked out by flood.27 Jun 01:56 AM
New ZealandOver 20 slips after recent East Coast rain, two homes red-stickeredTwo homes have red-stickered and evacuated, with more expected to come.26 Jun 05:39 AM
New ZealandHighway staying closed overnight after two large slipsFive motorists, including a couple in a campervan, became trapped on Saturday.25 Jun 07:48 PM
