New ZealandCouncils roll out summer roadworks as chipseal wins over asphalt on costAsphalt costs five times more to lay than chip seal on local roads.12 Oct 09:00 PM
AucklandElectric scooter rider critical after collision with car in central AucklandThe accident occurred at the intersection of Mount St and Symonds St at 4.05pm.11 Oct 05:06 AM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge maintenance costs nearly double because of paint jobThe original coating - from 1969 - is reaching the end of its designed life.11 Oct 03:22 AM
CrimeOne seriously hurt in crash; SH15 briefly shut in both directions near KaikoheThe crash has been cleared and the road reopened.11 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandChip seal ordeal: Pāpāmoa road noise 'unbearable' and 'constant''You don’t even dare sit outside because it’s so loud,' says one disgruntled resident.10 Oct 05:06 PM
New ZealandOne critical after vehicle hits person in Auckland suburb of ManukauPolice were called to the crash on Dawson Road just before 3pm.10 Oct 03:20 AM
New ZealandTwo house fires erupt hours apart on busy North Shore roadBuses are being rerouted as crews respond to a fire near several schools.10 Oct 01:07 AM
ChristchurchCar drags crumbling caravan through Christchurch streetsPolice say the driver was fined after towing the caravan through Fendalton.09 Oct 02:16 AM
New Zealand'Screaming in terror': Crash witness calls for lower speed limit after 'so many accidents'She understood budgets, 'but surely people must count for something'.08 Oct 08:06 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gusts up to 120km/h set to hit as wild front sweeps northWind gusts of up to 120km/h are expected to batter the Canterbury High Country.06 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandFlooding shuts key Otago highway as heavy rain hits southMotorists are being advised to allow extra time for travel in the region.05 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in early morning crash near WaiukuEmergency services were called to Aka Aka Rd just after 5.30am.04 Oct 10:52 PM
New Zealand‘Sooner the better’: Destroyed bridge between Napier and Hastings to be rebuiltA decision to rebuild Brookfields Bridge has been hailed as 'awesome' for the community.03 Oct 02:06 AM
New Zealand Major delay on SH1 near KarapiroPolice say one lane has reopened but diversions and delays remain in place.03 Oct 12:14 AM
AucklandMajor Henderson junction reopened, man in custody after 'threatening comments'Police responded to an incident at the intersection of Lincoln Rd and Sel Peacock Drive.02 Oct 11:47 PM
New ZealandEmpty streets, fewer sales: Businesses hit by new parking rulesOne owner says her café is losing $1000 a week since paid parking began.02 Oct 09:05 PM
New Zealand'Pathetic': Locals blast Woolworths parking rule sparking community feudLocals fear the rule will hurt small shops as shoppers avoid popping between stores.01 Oct 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Unknown substance': Bomb squad responds to northern Auckland propertyPolice were called to Mangawhai Rd, Te Arai property after a discovery at 11.18am.30 Sep 03:07 AM
New ZealandDrivers charged after Auckland car meet descends into chaosPolice say vehicles blocked roads as crowds gathered in Hobsonville and Albany.30 Sep 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: New expressway extension welcome newsOPINION: Other major roading projects will also benefit thousands of road users.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH5 partially reopens after stock truck rollover leaves one seriously hurtThe southbound lane, heading towards Napier, has now reopened.29 Sep 02:04 AM
New ZealandWoman charged with Bay of Plenty car killing faces mental health testsEmergency crews found two victims injured inside the crashed vehicle.29 Sep 01:05 AM
New ZealandWorkSafe drops charge against trucking firm after worker’s deathJohnathon Walters was killed when faulty brakes sent a truck down a hill.28 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandWrong-way e-scooter rider flees after Southern Motorway crashPolice say the e-scooter was heading south in the motorway’s northbound lane. 28 Sep 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailLiquidator seeks buyer for failed Auckland food business, with 35 jobs on the lineGourmet pies, cakes and savouries made by companies hit by a combination of events. 28 Sep 08:27 PM
New ZealandWoman charged with murder after Matatā incidentOne person died at the scene, while another remains stable in hospital.28 Sep 07:22 PM
New ZealandDriver airlifted to hospital after car plunges down 25-metre bankThe crash happened about 7:20am on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh in Central Otago.27 Sep 07:57 PM
New ZealandWoman assisting police after person dies in Matatā road incidentTwo people were 'injured while in a vehicle' near Matatā, with one dying at the scene.27 Sep 06:36 PM
New ZealandOne dead, one injured, suspect in custody after incident inside moving vehicleOne person has been taken by ambulance to Whakatāne Hospital.27 Sep 07:30 AM
New Zealand'Head-on' crash closes Wellington's Mt Victoria tunnelA witness said the crash appeared to be a head-on near the Hataitai end.26 Sep 09:24 PM
New ZealandDriver allegedly 3 times over limit stopped after speeding at 150km/hThe 34-year-old man had his vehicle impounded.26 Sep 01:04 AM
New ZealandRunning reds: Verbal abuse, reckless driving on rise at roadworks siteNZTA warns that reckless driver behaviour endangers both crews and motorists.26 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant step forward': Cambridge to Piarere expressway gets green lightMore than 20,000 vehicles use the Cambridge to Piarerre stretch of SH1 every day.25 Sep 03:05 AM
New ZealandOne person seriously injured in Auckland CBD crashThe early morning crash involving a police car left one person seriously injured. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch24 Sep 07:41 PM
