New ZealandDamaged dirt bike at scene of two-vehicle crash in South Auckland, one person criticalDiversions are in place and motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible.04 Jun 06:41 AM
New ZealandFatal crash in Pukenui takes Northland’s road toll to five in a weekThe deaths bring Northland’s road toll for the year to 20.04 Jun 01:09 AM
PoliticsGovernment sets aside $252m extra for major road projectsProgramme includes major road projects in Auckland and Wellington.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaka Kotahi says abuse is putting SH1 road workers at riskMotorists drive through live work areas to avoid queuing.01 Jun 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Why we can’t give up on Let’s Get Wellington MovingIt's difficult to have confidence in the $7.4b plan given its history, but we must dig in.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandScary near miss for motorist in CanterburyA scary near miss on a Canterbury road was captured on dashcam. Video / SuppliedWatch31 May 07:28 AM
New Zealand'Stupid overtake': Motorist recounts scary near-missThe dangerous driving was captured on dashcam.31 May 06:19 AM
New ZealandOne dead and multiple critical injuries after crash, roads closedSeveral roads around the crash site - on Botany Rd, Golflands - have been closed.31 May 06:13 AM
New ZealandState Highway 4 repairs reach a milestoneDepending on the weather, work on the site is expected to be completed in August.31 May 02:55 AM
New ZealandTwo dead after separate Wairarapa morning crashesA third person is seriously injured.31 May 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'An accident waiting to happen': Bus driver refuses to drive on 'disintegrating' Far North roadsFar North residents are doing DIY road repairs in a tractor because the roads are so bad.30 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I hate traffic': Man spends night in campervan to avoid highway delaysHe's joined by about 25,000 vehicles a day on the stretch of highway.29 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council’s deficit forecast to increaseHalf of the city's major projects are facing problems.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree Saturday parking returns to Tauranga CBDThe change comes into effect this weekend.29 May 07:38 AM
New ZealandNotorious highway black spot to get partial fixBudget 2023 announced a raft of road projects, including one for a notorious bend on SH1.29 May 02:24 AM
PoliticsPolice Commissioner accepts greater risk of deaths after pursuit policy revisionThe number of fleeing driver incidents has doubled since the policy was changed in 2020.29 May 02:15 AM
New ZealandTwo people dead, one critically injured after crash near TaupōPolice were called to the crash just before 6pm on Sunday.28 May 07:46 PM
New ZealandOne dead in crash between ute and truck in StratfordOne of the drivers died at the scene, the other has moderate injuries.28 May 08:21 AM
New ZealandPerson critically hurt after serious crash near TaupōPeople travelling on SH5 should expect delays.28 May 06:49 AM
TravelNew study reveals NZ age group most likely to take a road tripSome of those surveyed are so keen, they'd be open to spontaneous travel on NZ roads.26 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'What any local would do': Hordes jumping 'horrendous' SH2 queues, council counts showThe council says drivers are already tense enough with the current congestion.25 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLuke KirknessLuke Kirkness: Thinking beyond roadworks to fix pothole crisisOpinion: Roads of despair - will drivers ever be safe from NZ's pothole epidemic?25 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandSerious crash in Hunterville claims one lifeMotorists have been asked to avoid the area of the crash if possible.25 May 03:17 AM
New ZealandHipkins: NZ needs to 'rethink' how roading infrastructure is fundedThe Prime Minister says the fast uptake of EVs could affect petrol tax revenue.25 May 02:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Rat runners' label 'unfair to rats': Councillor lashes out over clogged roadsThe problem is believed to be making traffic congestion on SH2 worse than it should be.24 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Inside the control room responsible for Auckland's roadsReal time operations team leader Mark Hackett and traffic engineer Jwee Goy give a behind-the-scenes look at the Auckland Transport Operation Centre (ATOC) tasked with keeping our roads moving. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandJenny Shipley to speak on critical infrastructure at Northland eventNorthland's fragile infrastructure in sharp focus24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew bridge in the works for Waikare Gorge bypassThe project includes 3.9km of new road and one of New Zealand's highest highway bridges.24 May 12:01 AM
New Zealand'It was pretty nasty': Driver hits out as potholes cause damageMotorists lodge 33 complaints in 10 days.23 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandRangitīkei 'reasonably under control' after weekend stormMost of the roads in the region's towns have been cleaned and re-opened.23 May 02:23 AM
New ZealandWaka Kotahi causing ‘mayhem' with Harbour Bridge closures, local board member saysThe bridge was closed five times on Saturday as winds gusted to 91km/h.22 May 06:26 AM
New ZealandPerson arrested after allegedly stealing car, fleeing 30km down Auckland motorwayPolice responded to reports of a car being stolen on McClymonts Rd, Albany.22 May 04:49 AM
New ZealandŌringi bridge repairs to get under way early JuneWaka Kotahi is still waiting for the go-ahead to repair a bridge damaged in March.21 May 12:54 AM