New ZealandCoromandel cut off: What geotechnical investigations reveal at SH25ABridge, bypass or rebuild the options for repairing road.04 Apr 05:41 AM
New ZealandPlan formed for SH1 Mangamuka repairs - but it won't fully re-open before May 2024At least another year of Mangamuka Gorge closure as $100m fix-up needed.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBridge over troubled water in RissingtonBailey bridge goes up at Rissington; Dartmoor scheduled for next week.31 Mar 05:01 AM
New ZealandProgress seen on new Manawatū-Tararua highwayFootage of latest flyover of new highway to replace gorge road released.31 Mar 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamantha MotionOpinion: Let's not forget the lives on the line in road cone debateOpinion: Road workers are at the coalface of public roadworks rage.28 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic management measures vandalised at damaged road, council saysVandalism comes at a cost to the ratepayer, the council said.27 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandMayor's threats against private landowners, long road for SH25A & Marama Davidson's u-turn | Focus Morning Bulletin: 28 March, 2023 Auckland Mayor reveals emergency recovery plan, work continues on Coromandel highway cut off by landslides and cold snap hits the country in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch27 Mar 04:43 PM
New ZealandWatch: Officials unsure of cost to repair SH25AWaka Kotahi's Waikato and Bay of Plenty regional manager of infrastructure delivery Jo Wilton reveals where the agency is at with repairing SH25A. Video / RNZWatch26 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandFar North Mayoral Fund pays out nearly $37K; half-price ferry fareNews in briefs from Northland24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPuhoi-Warkworth motorway: ‘Significant road changes’ to be made on SH1Night works will be carried out to reconfigure the road layout at the Pūhoi off-ramp.23 Mar 02:43 AM
New ZealandPolice disappointed at number of tickets issued on re-opened Napier-Taupō RdThe highway has re-opened to the public with temporary speed reductions.23 Mar 01:03 AM
New ZealandIt’s all about safety as Napier-Taupō road re-opensState Highway 5 traffic moved for the first time in five weeks.22 Mar 10:22 PM
New Zealand'There's always something that happens': Cyclone-hit farmers pick up the piecesTararua District's coastal residents remain philosophical after the cyclone.21 Mar 11:23 PM
New ZealandBroken ribs, punctured lung: Injured cyclist says traffic is 'ridiculous' on beachside road"I won’t ride down that end of Oceanbeach Rd anymore."21 Mar 05:27 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careMega 422-unit retirement village faces opposition from AT, councilCouncil submissions cited 'significant concerns' about the plans, and potential flooding.21 Mar 04:35 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Coromandel residents worry road woes will mean trouble getting healthcareSome residents have moved from the peninsula to be closer to hospitals.20 Mar 07:35 PM
New ZealandMPI helping farmers as they work through cyclone-related problemsFarmers facing worries over stock after Cyclone Gabrielle still have plenty of support.20 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandRoad cones 'annoying', causing road rage - Mayor Wayne Brown on his cone crackdownAuckland Council spends at least $145m on temporary traffic management each year.19 Mar 06:07 PM
New ZealandRoad cone war: Brown seeks to slash $145m spend on AT traffic managementThe mayor says roadworks take too long and are too disruptive.18 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClive Matthew-Wilson: Why road safety campaigns don’t prevent crashesA road safety campaigner wants more median barriers to protect Kiwi drivers from "yobbos".17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland now boasts two motorways through Super City with completion of western ring routeThe new cost of $1b takes into account rising costs and Covid-19, says Waka Kotahi.17 Mar 02:41 AM
New ZealandFocus: Transport Minister marks completion of the Western Ring RouteTransport Minister Michael Wood and other officials mark the completion of the Western Ring Route, a 48km alternative to travel through the region in addition to State Highway 1. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Mar 11:55 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Motorists need to adapt while congestion has grip over Hawke’s Bay roadsRather than easing, congestion remains after Cyclone Gabrielle.16 Mar 01:34 AM
New ZealandMalfroy Rd isn't closing for three days: Council clarifies after sign 'confusion'A confusing digital sign advising a three-day Malfroy Rd closure has been clarified.14 Mar 01:50 AM
New ZealandParts of SH2 re-opened as Wairoa brought a step closer to reconnecting with NapierTwo crucial routes in the Wairoa area have now opened to traffic.13 Mar 08:32 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ should lower motorway speed limits for high-emission vehiclesLower speeds would mean a reduction in both crashes and greenhouse gas emissions.13 Mar 08:32 AM
PoliticsPM's handbrake leads to review of state highway speed planChris Hipkins says roads that would see reduced speed limits are in areas of high deaths.13 Mar 06:04 AM
New ZealandOne month on from Hawke's Bay's 'most significant' recorded weather eventCleared silt on residential properties in Hastings will be collected and disposed of.13 Mar 03:20 AM
New ZealandEssential freight to start moving between Napier and Taupō on TuesdayA month after Gabrielle, SH5 is still closed to the public, but a breakthrough is here.13 Mar 01:53 AM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Alleged tomahawk robbery; and Lucky Lotto playerSnippets of news from around the region.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreat progress on restoring vital Coromandel roading linkDrone footage reveals the extent of an underslip on SH25 and the scale of work needed.12 Mar 02:33 AM
KahuMana whenua bless Bailey bridge construction site for cut-off areasBlessing for bridge construction to open Tairāwhiti roads.11 Mar 10:25 PM
New ZealandFocus: What it’s like to drive the new $880 million Pūhoi to Warkworth motorwayNZ Herald was given an exclusive look at the highly anticipated new motorway between Pūhoi and Warkworth as the expected opening date draws near. Video / NZ HeraldWatch10 Mar 04:00 PM
