New ZealandOmbudsman visits cyclone-hit, downtown Louisville shooting & potholes patched up | Focus Morning Bulletin: 11 April, 2023 Ombudsman to visit cyclone-hit communities, Louisville shooting kills five and how many potholes has Waka Kotahi patched up in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch10 Apr 05:33 PM
New ZealandKaipara council defers more than $10m worth of projects to pay for cyclone repairsKaipara District Council (KDC) ratepayers would otherwise be facing a 10.14 per cent rate.10 Apr 04:33 AM
New Zealand'Still insane' - Holiday traffic gridlock heading north of Auckland'Have moved about 200m in 30 minutes,' one motorist said.08 Apr 03:53 AM
New ZealandHoliday gridlock: Closed stretch of SH1 re-opens following serious crashA closed section of State Highway 1 has re-opened after a serious crash.07 Apr 03:23 AM
New ZealandSH2 Bailey bridge construction starts, could be open by start of MayTransport Minister Michael Wood visited the crucial link with residents who would use it.06 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandReserve Bank shock, warning for Easter travellers & Ardern signs out | Focus Morning Bulletin: 6 April, 2023 Reserve Bank hikes Official Cash Rate to 5.25%, the warning cops have for Easter travellers and Jacinda Ardern signs out with tearful valedictory in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch05 Apr 05:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHighway blues: Roading budget blows out by $1.72 million“The issues we are experiencing here are by no means unique."05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool holidays to start with heavy rain, traffic for EasterHeavy rain set to inundate popular northern holiday hotspots for first half of weekend,05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel cut off: What geotechnical investigations reveal at SH25ABridge, bypass or rebuild the options for repairing road.04 Apr 05:41 AM
New ZealandPlan formed for SH1 Mangamuka repairs - but it won't fully re-open before May 2024At least another year of Mangamuka Gorge closure as $100m fix-up needed.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBridge over troubled water in RissingtonBailey bridge goes up at Rissington; Dartmoor scheduled for next week.31 Mar 05:01 AM
New ZealandProgress seen on new Manawatū-Tararua highwayFootage of latest flyover of new highway to replace gorge road released.31 Mar 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamantha MotionOpinion: Let's not forget the lives on the line in road cone debateOpinion: Road workers are at the coalface of public roadworks rage.28 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic management measures vandalised at damaged road, council saysVandalism comes at a cost to the ratepayer, the council said.27 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandMayor's threats against private landowners, long road for SH25A & Marama Davidson's u-turn | Focus Morning Bulletin: 28 March, 2023 Auckland Mayor reveals emergency recovery plan, work continues on Coromandel highway cut off by landslides and cold snap hits the country in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch27 Mar 04:43 PM
New ZealandWatch: Officials unsure of cost to repair SH25AWaka Kotahi's Waikato and Bay of Plenty regional manager of infrastructure delivery Jo Wilton reveals where the agency is at with repairing SH25A. Video / RNZWatch26 Mar 10:24 PM
New ZealandFar North Mayoral Fund pays out nearly $37K; half-price ferry fareNews in briefs from Northland24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPuhoi-Warkworth motorway: ‘Significant road changes’ to be made on SH1Night works will be carried out to reconfigure the road layout at the Pūhoi off-ramp.23 Mar 02:43 AM
New ZealandPolice disappointed at number of tickets issued on re-opened Napier-Taupō RdThe highway has re-opened to the public with temporary speed reductions.23 Mar 01:03 AM
New ZealandIt’s all about safety as Napier-Taupō road re-opensState Highway 5 traffic moved for the first time in five weeks.22 Mar 10:22 PM
New Zealand'There's always something that happens': Cyclone-hit farmers pick up the piecesTararua District's coastal residents remain philosophical after the cyclone.21 Mar 11:23 PM
New ZealandBroken ribs, punctured lung: Injured cyclist says traffic is 'ridiculous' on beachside road"I won’t ride down that end of Oceanbeach Rd anymore."21 Mar 05:27 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careMega 422-unit retirement village faces opposition from AT, councilCouncil submissions cited 'significant concerns' about the plans, and potential flooding.21 Mar 04:35 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Coromandel residents worry road woes will mean trouble getting healthcareSome residents have moved from the peninsula to be closer to hospitals.20 Mar 07:35 PM
New ZealandMPI helping farmers as they work through cyclone-related problemsFarmers facing worries over stock after Cyclone Gabrielle still have plenty of support.20 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandRoad cones 'annoying', causing road rage - Mayor Wayne Brown on his cone crackdownAuckland Council spends at least $145m on temporary traffic management each year.19 Mar 06:07 PM
New ZealandRoad cone war: Brown seeks to slash $145m spend on AT traffic managementThe mayor says roadworks take too long and are too disruptive.18 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClive Matthew-Wilson: Why road safety campaigns don’t prevent crashesA road safety campaigner wants more median barriers to protect Kiwi drivers from "yobbos".17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland now boasts two motorways through Super City with completion of western ring routeThe new cost of $1b takes into account rising costs and Covid-19, says Waka Kotahi.17 Mar 02:41 AM
New ZealandFocus: Transport Minister marks completion of the Western Ring RouteTransport Minister Michael Wood and other officials mark the completion of the Western Ring Route, a 48km alternative to travel through the region in addition to State Highway 1. Video / NZ HeraldWatch16 Mar 11:55 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Motorists need to adapt while congestion has grip over Hawke’s Bay roadsRather than easing, congestion remains after Cyclone Gabrielle.16 Mar 01:34 AM
New ZealandMalfroy Rd isn't closing for three days: Council clarifies after sign 'confusion'A confusing digital sign advising a three-day Malfroy Rd closure has been clarified.14 Mar 01:50 AM
New ZealandParts of SH2 re-opened as Wairoa brought a step closer to reconnecting with NapierTwo crucial routes in the Wairoa area have now opened to traffic.13 Mar 08:32 PM
