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
New ZealandHomelessness, family farms, connectivity, GPs - the concerns of Northland townsSmall-town Northlanders often feel forgotten. They are hoping for change this election.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato Expressway closures for roadworksThe area has also been reduced to one lane in each direction with a 50km/h speed limit.04 Oct 09:39 PM
WorldWatch: Man drinks tea while driving - with dangerous dashboard accessoryPolice saw him remove both hands from the wheel while drinking from his mug.01 Oct 06:01 AM
New ZealandLots of roadworks planned for Waikato highways over the next monthWaikato's roads have been under the weather lately, delaying some works.29 Sep 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Munro: Tough questions, kneejerk answers - it must be election seasonOPINION: The depressing feature of election season, the usual easy targets.29 Sep 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRoading contract highlights Rangitīkei road issuesThe district mayor said some of the roads in the region were difficult to use at times.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore roads or more cycleways? We compare the parties' transport policiesThe Greens wants to build light rail in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandNapier-Taupō highway speed reduction saving lives, moneyCost-benefit modelling says avoided crashes created $93 million worth of benefits.27 Sep 05:43 AM
New ZealandAuckland sewer sinkhole causes wastewater overflow A main Auckland sewer line has collapsed causing a massive sinkhole to open up, with wastewater overflow pouring into the harbour and closing the city’s beaches. Video / NZHerald Watch27 Sep 03:09 AM
New ZealandFurther disruption on the road through WaipawaRetailers are asking for no repeat of a without-notice shutdown of traffic.26 Sep 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland’s worst pothole? Massey KFC crater fixed, after a fashionMembers of a local Facebook group offered some robust views on the repair effort.26 Sep 12:40 AM
BusinessRoading projects blow out by $2 billionThey were 49 per cent higher than the initial public estimates.25 Sep 08:24 PM
New ZealandTree cleared from Whanganui street after truck collisionThe road was partially blocked while the tree was cleared,24 Sep 10:28 PM
New Zealand‘Huge job’ to get Haast Pass reopenedThe West Coast to Otago-Queenstown route is closed after torrential rain.24 Sep 08:48 PM
PoliticsChris Luxon takes a note from Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's road cones crusadeLuxon added road cones to speed limits and potholes as he scratches itches of voters.24 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandRoad workers race to restore SH6 link to West Coast after flooding'We've had two excavators, five trucks, two loaders and a [bulldozer] all working on it.'24 Sep 07:10 AM
New ZealandRoads around Parliament to close, police warn of protestsGroundswell NZ travelling to Auckland, separate march on Parliament grounds planned.22 Sep 05:07 AM
New ZealandSchool holiday rush: Traffic building south out of Auckland as airport braces for passenger rushSchool hols, Warriors' Brisbane match and South Island weather combine for maximum chaos.22 Sep 02:51 AM
New ZealandPothole in WestgateThere is a massive pothole outside KFC at Westgate, Auckland. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Sep 11:47 PM
New ZealandNeed a 'chiropractor': National's Simeon Brown hits out over potholesSchool speed limits have also come under fire.20 Sep 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom two to 182: Hawke’s Bay's pothole damage claims spikePothole damage compensation claims have jumped in Hawke's Bay over the past three years.19 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandSpeed camera trial nabs motorists at 110km/h on Auckland local roadsMotorists caught speeding are being issued with a warning.18 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandThousands without power after 240km/h winds recorded, flights delayed, roofs ripped off, trees downMore than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.17 Sep 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Excessively low': Questions raised over Waka Kotahi pothole damage payoutsMotorist who fought for a payout believes that agency makes it as “difficult as possible”.17 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand240km/h winds recorded, SH2 closed, roofs lifting, trees down, homes without powerHigh winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.17 Sep 10:16 AM
