New Zealand'It didn’t feel real': Farmer in shock after finding skeleton by highwayFarmer Clare Douglas said the skeleton was clothed and had work boots on.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow new SH2 and SH35 hours will work for trips in and out of GisborneDrivers are urged to travel the Gorge from 5-7am or 6-8pm to avoid long delays.06 Mar 04:36 AM
ChristchurchChristchurch driver fined $600 for 'extremely loud exhaust'The 56-year-old man is also now facing a third drink-driving charge in court.06 Mar 03:08 AM
CrimeTraffic disrupted on Waikato state highway after human remains discoveredPolice were called about 10am after the remains were discovered.06 Mar 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Legacy wire median barriers must be urgently replacedOPINION: NZTA needs to push back on other work to help pay for them.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: How asset recycling can help solve the infrastructure deficitA 2012 law forces taxpayers to buy Genesis shares to keep a 51% Crown stake.04 Mar 08:00 PM
CrimeFootball fan ploy fails after motorcyclist flees police at 110km/hThe 32-year-old was arrested at Huapai Domain trying to hide among football spectators.02 Mar 11:55 PM
Formula 1'Not super fun': Lawson still getting to grips with new F1 carThe Kiwi feels better prepared after 'surviving' his first full F1 season.02 Mar 07:30 PM
AucklandAT memo warns of 41% surge in March Madness motorway congestion - but how bad did it get? The Automobile Association's data shows just how congested the first Monday got. 02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman trips and falls onto rail tracks, train makes emergency stop'While they were on the ground, the level crossing bells and barrier arms activated.'02 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandSouthbound lane through Ngongotahā to close for six weeksThe southbound lane will be closed weekdays from March 9 for six weeks.02 Mar 12:07 AM
New ZealandTwo dead in separate North Island highway crashesOne car plunged into a river, and the other fatality was in a three-vehicle crash.01 Mar 05:54 PM
New ZealandMarch Madness traffic warning as Auckland congestion surge begins todayAuckland Transport says congestion levels are expected to jump by 6.7%.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelena Bay businesses shut as massive slip clean-up closes Russell Rd for monthsHelena Bay Gallery and Cafe will shut from Monday as slip work ramps up.01 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandBig year ahead: What Tauranga councillors want for your neighbourhood this yearKey projects include new pools, roading links, stormwater upgrades and parks.27 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Profoundly unsafe': Cars stopping in passing lanes to turn right on Kaimai routeIt's one of several safety concerns locals and MPs want addressed on SH29.27 Feb 05:01 PM
New ZealandWatch: AT driver caught parking where resident got $100 ticketAT alleges the resident tried to pull the staff member from his vehicle.27 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton road-rage assault leaves victim in serious condition, police hunt offendersPolice say at least two offenders fled in a vehicle.27 Feb 01:39 AM
WellingtonPerson hit by bus in central Wellington Willis St is blocked after a pedestrian was injured this morning.26 Feb 10:13 PM
AucklandAA congestion warning as March Madness delays bite earlyAverage trips on the Southern Motorway are tipped to rise by six minutes.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Very loud noise': Four injured after bus and two-car crash in PonsonbyA witness says a speeding black car hit a red car, then veered into the bus.26 Feb 03:51 AM
New ZealandPedestrian dies after being hit by truck on Whangārei roadThe crash happened on Kamo Rd in Kensington about 9.35am today.26 Feb 02:42 AM
New ZealandNorth must not be sidelined in Govt infrastructure plan, business group says Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says the region is not being left off the table.25 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandPolice fire shot as Dunedin manhunt for 'high-risk offender' ends in bushA police dog team tracked and arrested him near Fraser's Gully.25 Feb 08:07 AM
New ZealandEvacuations, road closures and damaged buildings after Central Otago grass fireAbout 20 hectares have burned, with the fire now contained and suppressed.25 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandFour injured after bus and car crash at notorious Grafton intersectionThere have been more than 20 reported crashes at the same intersection since 2020.25 Feb 02:37 AM
AucklandVan driver rams patrol cars, runs red lights in ‘dangerous’, erratic dash through Manukau streetsThe 23-year-old will face a raft of charges in court today. 24 Feb 09:46 PM
Auckland'Too many cooks boiling the broth': Brown blasts AT as council plans roading takeoverCouncillors and Local Board members will take direct control of road decisions.24 Feb 05:00 AM
Auckland'Never heard a bang like that in my life': Auckland cafe hit by car for second timeGlass shattered across the floor and tables as the car drove through two doors.24 Feb 04:00 AM
Auckland'Not gold-plated': Hipkins rules out $9 Auckland Harbour Bridge toll but yet to work out fiscal planA second Waitematā crossing, likely a bridge, is estimated to cost $20 billion.23 Feb 08:41 PM
WorldKiwi woman, 27, injured after bus plunges 200m into Himalayan river, killing 19Police say nearly half of those onboard have died, with 25 still in hospital.23 Feb 06:09 PM
Auckland'Madness': Auckland residents angry at parking shortage in high-density suburbs A lack of car spaces has meant people are parking on yellow lines, footpaths and berms.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCars stack on top of each other in crash at busy Drury intersectionThe puzzling crash left two people with injuries. 23 Feb 04:04 AM
New ZealandPolice condemn 'dangerous' act after car reverses down motorway, driver cites engine troublePolice say he claimed transmission issues meant the BMW could only move in reverse.23 Feb 01:11 AM
