New ZealandWhy are potholes repeatedly patched over rather than fixed?When it comes to fixing potholes in your district, it all comes down to funding.31 Oct 11:45 PM
New Zealand'Significant disruption': Road to close for three months in $655m project'There will be an inevitable impact for people who travel through this area.'31 Oct 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTargeted forestry rates 'a blunt instrument'"It’s about looking for an equitable way of covering that cost.”30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne person ‘seriously injured’ after car leaves road in rural AucklandThe Serious Crash Unit has been advised.29 Oct 05:09 AM
New Zealand‘Incredibly frustrating’: How a $1m Queen St pedestrianisation project ballooned to $12m'We could do a lot more ... without having to do massive infrastructure,' Swarbrick said.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFletcher's grim AGM: Perth leaky pipes and problems on housing$1b losses had been a 'near-death experience', the company would never return to that.26 Oct 11:38 PM
New ZealandŌhaupō traffic lights, crossing construction under wayCrossing outside Windy Ridge Function Centre and Ōhaupō Store to improve safety.26 Oct 06:40 PM
New ZealandSection of Waikato Expressway to close at nightOngoing work will see southbound traffic detoured for about five weeks.26 Oct 12:54 AM
New ZealandDrivers warned SH1 to close for roadworksWork is set to start on November 13.25 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil concern over logging damage to Whanganui roads'This isn't concentrated to just one area, it's network-wide.'23 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThe new Government wants to reveal the skeletons in the old Government’s closetNational will open Labour's closet, revealing the skeletons inside.22 Oct 03:57 AM
New ZealandTwo dead on region's roadsPolice have “a firm focus” on four main causes of death and serious injury on the roads.22 Oct 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Time is ticking': Dublin St Bridge replacement getting closer“We’re at the point where we need to make a decision and then get on with it."20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDevastating start to long weekend with two dead, more than five injured after three serious crashesTwo highways were closed after the fatal crashes.20 Oct 06:21 AM
New ZealandBuses replace trains in Auckland and Wellington over Labour WeekendProgress on major rail projects and maintenance work will be done over the long weekend.20 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandNew roads added to network as part of rural subdivisionThe name of Rusthall Estate was chosen by a panel including local iwi and other parties.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Premium Debate: Cancer 'metavivor' wants Pharmac CEO, board removed after emailsOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.19 Oct 03:32 PM
New ZealandEast Coast Road's five pedestrian crossingsLocals are up in arms about East Coast Road's five pedestrian crossings being installed within 900 metres. Video / Sylvie WhinrayWatch19 Oct 03:50 AM
New ZealandPopular Waikato reserve to reopen for Labour WeekendKeeley Reserve at Karapiro will reopen in time for Labour Weekend.18 Oct 10:12 PM
New ZealandAuckland speed trial: New point-to-point speed cameras being installed on six Auckland roadsA trial of the cameras found motorists driving over three times the speed limit.17 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandDetour on SH3 to allow road repairsThe roadworks were expected to take seven weeks to complete.17 Oct 12:58 AM
New ZealandUffindell: 'We have got a lot of challenges we’ll now be able to focus on'Roading, infrastructure and law and order are among the key pieces of work.15 Oct 05:10 PM
New Zealand'Humbled and honoured' New MPs ready to get to work for regionThere are lots of challenges ahead for the new MPs.15 Oct 05:01 AM
WorldSuspected smuggler crashes overloaded German van, killing seven and injuring 16 migrantsA 6-year-old child was among those who were killed in the devasting crash.14 Oct 03:39 AM
New ZealandAuckland's Southern Motorway re-opens after blockage due to serious crashSerious Crash Unit investigators are looking into how the pedestrian was hit.13 Oct 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Premium Debate: Roadworkers shot at, abused, threatened amid delaysOPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.12 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandRoadworks to take longer than expected at SH1, RangiririWork on the southbound lanes is to continue until November.12 Oct 01:58 AM
New ZealandMotorway mayhem as driver dodges ducklingsA duck walkabout with a gaggle of ducklings caused chaos on a Dunedin motorway.12 Oct 01:06 AM
New ZealandOld Taupō Rd bridge re-opensThe closure has caused congestion for almost three weeks.11 Oct 10:34 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: River crossing restores access to farms after seven monthsThe Glenbrooke Rd bridge was one of many wiped out by the cyclone in February.10 Oct 10:25 PM
New ZealandWork to commence on Forgotten World Highway sealingMotorists should plan ahead as the road will be closed at times.08 Oct 01:49 AM
New ZealandFlood repairs well under way for key Coromandel routeCritical repair work is taking shape on Coromandel's SH25a08 Oct 12:59 AM