Cyclone Gabrielle: Months of long journeys for freight carriers
Truckies face huge trips to navigate a jigsaw of damaged roads.
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Lack of investment blamed for Northland’s roading woes
Northland's roads remain in a fragile state, with the Brynderwyns still closed.
State Highway 4 between Raetihi and Ūpokongaro re-opened
The road had been closed since Wednesday, February 15 due to slips and fallen trees.
Truck and trailer units banned from Cove Rd
A major blockage on Cove Rd prompted a ban by Civil Defence.
Editorial: Challenges and questions ahead after Gabrielle
How will improvements be paid for? And how do we build back better?
Cyclone Gabrielle: Roads still closed in Northland, Auckland and Coromandel
More than 80 roads are still completely closed in Auckland after the cyclone.
Fresh geotechnical assessment for SH4 after new slip
'We know this will be frustrating for people in the area.'
Watch: Tearful sisters reunite as isolated Hawke’s Bay villages struggle without help
The road had become unpassable in the cyclone - until a local forestry gang stepped in.
Don’t expect gold-plated roading fixes after cyclone, Kelvin Davis says
PM Chris Hipkins has promised repairs for Tairawhiti, so what about Te Tai Tokerau?
Massive bill to repair roads and, in some cases, move roads in response to floods
Chris Hipkins said it's time to rethink parts of the road network.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Which schools are closed in Auckland?
Auckland Transport is urging people to avoid all non-urgent travel until Tuesday.
Watch: 'Saved their life' - Frightening moment Northland driver smashes into barrier
Had the crash occurred just months earlier the frightening incident could have been deadly
Broken roads: Who pays to fix the damage?
Carriageways and highways have taken a hammering in a summer of bad weather.
Urgent work to open new access to Raglan across private property
Fence and tree removal begin but no date yet for diversion completion.
‘Leave plenty of time’: Heavy traffic expected as people return to school, work after long weekend
Auckland Transport is urging people to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for travel.
Tasman, West Coast motorists warned amid slips and flooding not to travel unless 'absolutely essential'
Police are urging motorists to obey signage that says roads are closed.
Watch: Shocking aerial video shows gaping hole where Coromandel roadway once stood
Amateur pilot Philip Hart captured the footage this weekend.
Holiday weekend traffic clogs Auckland State Highway 1
Heavy holiday weekend traffic has caused a queue heading north from Auckland along State Highway 1. Video / @WakaKotahiAkNth
Live: House demolished after man killed by slip, 250 homes red-stickered; flood scam warning
Auckland will stay in a state of emergency for one week as the recovery continues.
Great escape: Sodden holidaymakers cause traffic congestion north of Auckland
State Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.
SH1 over the Brynderwyns in Northland open to northbound traffic today
After being closed more than a week, one lane of SH1 over the Brynderwyns is open.
Letters: Climate change can't be ignored
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Scale of damage to state highway a ‘revelation’ - Coromandel mayor
Another 60 or 70 metres has dropped away in 24 hours.
Coromandel roading crisis, 'recession is inevitable' & PM arrives in Waitangi | Focus Morning Bulletin: 3 February, 2023
Long weekend travellers warned as more rain could be on the way, earthquake jolts the North Island and coroner's findings revealed over washing machine tragedy in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Remutaka Hill Road reopens after truck breakdown
The closure caused traffic chaos for Wairarapa commuters.
More money needed for fixing damage to roads
The fund for fixing damage to roads is nearly exhausted after years of heavy storms.
How to get around Auckland right now (if you really have to)
According to AT, a total of 45 roads are either closed or partially closed.
Flooding closes Auckland motorways, cars left floating
Auckland is under a state of emergency after heavy rain causes widespread damage.
Live: State of emergency in Auckland - one dead; New SH1 motorway opened to rescue motorists; airport closed
The Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.
Civil Defence warning: Rising floodwaters trap residents in West Auckland, NZDF called in
Rising floodwaters have left streets and homes swamped.
Live: Heavy rain, strong winds wreak havoc in Auckland, North Island regions
Rain is battering Auckland and the top of the North Island.
Focus: More miserable summer weather his North Island
Aotearoa is in for another weekend of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, with motorway delays and power outages striking already. Video / NZ Herald