New ZealandPolice fired upon: Man found dead after day-long Auckland standoffCordons remain in place in several streets.24 Feb 05:54 PM
New Zealand'Northland is absolutely not forgotten': PM Hipkins on cyclone rebuildPrime Minister Chris Hipkins met with Northland mayors and leaders over roading.24 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Our politicians are competent firefighters, but terrible buildersMain parties good with the political firefighting required to deal with disasters, but ...23 Feb 11:53 PM
New Zealand'The last thing we need’: Mayor Brown's warning for Aucklanders amid flash flooding concernsA severe thunderstorm watch covers Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Northland, Coromandel.23 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandWatch: NZ Army builds road to isolated community in Hawke's BayNZ Army soldiers assisted contractors and logging crews as they removed slips and trees blocking the road through to Tutira, a remote community in Hawke's Bay. Video / NZDFWatch23 Feb 10:53 PM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured in north Canterbury crashThe collision, involving two cars, occurred on Mouse Point Rd in Hurunui.23 Feb 09:50 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in crash on SH47, TongariroTwo people have died in a crash on SH47 in Tongariro National Park.23 Feb 05:17 PM
New ZealandPM: No accounts of guns pulled on road workers; workers say they told police straight awayRoad crew feeling 'shaken, uneasy and nervous' following firearms incident.23 Feb 05:11 PM
New ZealandOrange rain warning for Hawke's Bay, Coromandel, Gisborne; alert for Auckland rain, possible thunderstorms before dawn'People in these areas are advised to prepare as best they can in case of a downpour'.23 Feb 08:25 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Maps of road closures across state highway networkCyclone Gabrielle caused widespread damage, closing roads and isolating communities.23 Feb 04:23 AM
New ZealandTruckie John Milne decided to park up and wait the cyclone out - then the truck started to moveTruckie John Milne has described his harrowing ordeal the night Cyclone Gabrielle arrived.22 Feb 09:16 PM
New ZealandKauarapaoa Road in Whanganui closedThe council said they would keep community members informed on when it will be repaired.22 Feb 03:21 AM
Freight and logisticsCyclone Gabrielle: Months of long journeys for freight carriersTruckies face huge trips to navigate a jigsaw of damaged roads.21 Feb 06:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLack of investment blamed for Northland’s roading woesNorthland's roads remain in a fragile state, with the Brynderwyns still closed.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 4 between Raetihi and Ūpokongaro re-openedThe road had been closed since Wednesday, February 15 due to slips and fallen trees.20 Feb 11:04 PM
New ZealandTruck and trailer units banned from Cove RdA major blockage on Cove Rd prompted a ban by Civil Defence.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Challenges and questions ahead after GabrielleHow will improvements be paid for? And how do we build back better?19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Roads still closed in Northland, Auckland and CoromandelMore than 80 roads are still completely closed in Auckland after the cyclone.19 Feb 03:47 AM
New ZealandFresh geotechnical assessment for SH4 after new slip'We know this will be frustrating for people in the area.'19 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandWatch: Tearful sisters reunite as isolated Hawke’s Bay villages struggle without helpThe road had become unpassable in the cyclone - until a local forestry gang stepped in.18 Feb 07:20 PM
New ZealandDon’t expect gold-plated roading fixes after cyclone, Kelvin Davis saysPM Chris Hipkins has promised repairs for Tairawhiti, so what about Te Tai Tokerau?17 Feb 06:59 PM
New ZealandMassive bill to repair roads and, in some cases, move roads in response to floodsChris Hipkins said it's time to rethink parts of the road network.16 Feb 03:35 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Which schools are closed in Auckland?Auckland Transport is urging people to avoid all non-urgent travel until Tuesday.12 Feb 05:22 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Saved their life' - Frightening moment Northland driver smashes into barrierHad the crash occurred just months earlier the frightening incident could have been deadly10 Feb 01:21 AM
New ZealandBroken roads: Who pays to fix the damage?Carriageways and highways have taken a hammering in a summer of bad weather.08 Feb 05:25 PM
New ZealandUrgent work to open new access to Raglan across private propertyFence and tree removal begin but no date yet for diversion completion.07 Feb 04:47 AM
New Zealand‘Leave plenty of time’: Heavy traffic expected as people return to school, work after long weekendAuckland Transport is urging people to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for travel.06 Feb 02:13 AM
New ZealandTasman, West Coast motorists warned amid slips and flooding not to travel unless 'absolutely essential'Police are urging motorists to obey signage that says roads are closed.05 Feb 07:55 AM
New ZealandWatch: Shocking aerial video shows gaping hole where Coromandel roadway once stoodAmateur pilot Philip Hart captured the footage this weekend.05 Feb 05:34 AM
VideoHoliday weekend traffic clogs Auckland State Highway 1 Heavy holiday weekend traffic has caused a queue heading north from Auckland along State Highway 1. Video / @WakaKotahiAkNthWatch03 Feb 11:39 PM
New ZealandLive: House demolished after man killed by slip, 250 homes red-stickered; flood scam warningAuckland will stay in a state of emergency for one week as the recovery continues.03 Feb 11:30 PM
New ZealandGreat escape: Sodden holidaymakers cause traffic congestion north of AucklandState Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.03 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandSH1 over the Brynderwyns in Northland open to northbound traffic todayAfter being closed more than a week, one lane of SH1 over the Brynderwyns is open.03 Feb 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Climate change can't be ignoredOPINION: Letters on Three Waters, Wayne Brown, capitalism, and Chris Hipkins.03 Feb 04:00 PM
