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
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CrimeNaked man arrested at Shag PointA random traffic stop on SH1 led police to an unexpected find.02 Feb 10:02 PM
New ZealandScale of damage to state highway a ‘revelation’ - Coromandel mayorAnother 60 or 70 metres has dropped away in 24 hours.02 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandCoromandel roading crisis, 'recession is inevitable' & PM arrives in Waitangi | Focus Morning Bulletin: 3 February, 2023 Long weekend travellers warned as more rain could be on the way, earthquake jolts the North Island and coroner's findings revealed over washing machine tragedy in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRemutaka Hill Road reopens after truck breakdownThe closure caused traffic chaos for Wairarapa commuters.02 Feb 02:40 AM
PoliticsMore money needed for fixing damage to roadsThe fund for fixing damage to roads is nearly exhausted after years of heavy storms.01 Feb 08:33 PM
New ZealandHow to get around Auckland right now (if you really have to)According to AT, a total of 45 roads are either closed or partially closed.29 Jan 04:36 AM
AirlinesCost to business 'enormous', banks offer victims help"Hard times will be ahead."28 Jan 12:43 AM
New ZealandFlooding closes Auckland motorways, cars left floatingAuckland is under a state of emergency after heavy rain causes widespread damage.27 Jan 05:31 PM
New ZealandLive: State of emergency in Auckland - one dead; New SH1 motorway opened to rescue motorists; airport closedThe Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.27 Jan 04:17 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence warning: Rising floodwaters trap residents in West Auckland, NZDF called inRising floodwaters have left streets and homes swamped.27 Jan 05:36 AM
New ZealandLive: Heavy rain, strong winds wreak havoc in Auckland, North Island regionsRain is battering Auckland and the top of the North Island.26 Jan 10:54 PM
New ZealandFocus: More miserable summer weather his North IslandAotearoa is in for another weekend of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, with motorway delays and power outages striking already. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 08:55 PM
New ZealandWairoa's request for extra road funding turned downWaka Kotahi won't fund the last 5 per cent of roading costs required.24 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandCoromandel Peninsula road reopens after crashThe road was closed so police could clear a crash which injured two people.21 Jan 04:32 AM
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New ZealandNZ's pothole problem, empty building costs millions & death toll rises in Nepal plane crash | Focus Morning Bulletin: 16 January, 2023 Record complaints over the state of our roads, the Government’s multi-million dollar bill on an empty building and terrifying plane crash in Nepal in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch15 Jan 04:45 PM
New ZealandTrapped residents to travel in convoy on storm-damaged East Coast highwayToday the transport agency will lead the first convoy between Tokomaru and Tolaga Bay.12 Jan 07:32 PM
New ZealandNew images of Pūhoi to Warkworth ‘holiday highway’ revealedThe drive will chop 11 minutes off the current route, Waka Kotahi says.12 Jan 06:17 PM
New ZealandOne dead and seven others injured in two South Island crashesFour people were flown to hospital after a crash in North Otago.09 Jan 04:19 AM
New ZealandIs this NZ's most notorious roundabout?Residents say more needs to be done to the local roundabout, only months after an upgrade.09 Jan 12:06 AM
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