No capital works planned for 'unforgiving' Napier-Taupō Rd
NZTA needs to stop using 'Band-Aids' for notorious stretch of highway, truckie says.
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Level 2 lures more to roads, but catch-up to last year continues
New Zealand Transport Agency traffic volume data is out for the first day of level 2.
'Drive carefully' message as mini-breaks abound
Level 2 relief as people travel and book accommodation, but police urge safe driving.
Busier roads in level 2 sparks warning
After speeding continued during lockdown, police want to remind motorists to slow down.
Toll for $700m Pūhoi to Warkworth 'Holiday Highway'?
Toll suggestion for new stretch of highway described as a "kick in the guts".
Transmission Gully runs into more problems
The Transport Agency has admitted that sections of Transmission Gully need to be re-laid.
Calls to 'lock in' Auckland's 'pandemic surge' in cycling, walking during lockdown
Experts say it will also help the city reach its goal of halving carbon emissions by 2030.
Watch: Mobility scooter takes on the road
A mobility scooter rides along with traffic on the roads. Video / Supplied
Parked cars take over footpaths at Muriwai Beach
"Inconsiderate" parking at popular beach more reminiscent of peak summer scenes.
Covid 19: SH1 roadblock - iwi halt traffic despite police commissioner's claims
A road block shutting down SH1 travel runs contrary to police commissioner's claims.
More jail time for driver who caused horrific crash in racist road rage attack
Fraser Milne has been sentenced to four years nine months' imprisonment on appeal.
Traffic doubles in major centres after lockdown
Thirteen Kiwis still lost their lives in road crashes during alert level 4.
Transmission Gully opening will 'undoubtedly be delayed'
The billion-dollar-project faces yet another delay after lockdown and staff leaving.
Fifty stolen Jucy cars found, 14 people arrested
Jucy Rentals chief executive Tim Alpe said he was devastated by the theft.
Serious crash Waikato: Car in flames after hitting power pole, one person critically injured
Debris has been strewn for about 50m all around the crash scene.
Auckland pedestrian's 'terrifying' near-miss sparks warning
'This guy almost collected three people.'
18-year-old Moerewa woman killed in parked car
Police say Sunday night's fatal crash in Moerewa was an unnecessary tragedy at an already difficult time.
Police notice traffic increase, reminder we're still in lockdown
An increase in traffic has led police to issue a reminder that NZ is still in lockdown.
Dirt bike crackdown: Reckless riders ordered off the road
None of the riders were on "essential" business when they were stopped by police.
Thinking of going for a drive this weekend? Police to remain 'highly visible'
Pack that surfboard away - we are not in alert level 3 just yet.
Easter road toll officially zero - for just the second time
But police found more than 600 people breaking the lockdown rules at the weekend.
No bad eggs at Easter checkpoints in Hawke's Bay - police happy lockdown rules obeyed
Hawke's Bay drivers obeyed the lockdown rules at Easter; roads and checkpoints were quiet.
Excuses, lies and sad stories at police lockdown checkpoints
The Weekend Herald joined police on the front line as they set up long weekend checkpoints
Police out in force at checkpoints: Are Kiwis following the rules?
Police on Covid-19 checkpoints are pleased with the level of compliance from Kiwis
Covid-19 coronavirus: Road toll drops, police plead for drivers to stay home over long weekend
The road toll has dropped significantly as a result of the nationwide lockdown
Police turn around motorists escaping for Easter
A South Island checkpoint has already turned around 8 cars hoping for an Easter getaway.
Roads nearly empty as lockdown continues
The upside to the lockdown: Fewer cars and trucks, less pollution a lower road toll.
Hunting hoons: Police appeal for help to identify illegal dirt bikers in South Auckland
South Auckland police are chasing a group of illegal dirt bike riders and want your help
SkyPath could be built in post-lockdown economy
Several large transport projects are 'shovel-ready' for when Covid-19 pandemic is over.
Empty motorways, road toll tipped to drop
This morning Auckland's usually bustling commuter roads fell quiet.
Big road toll drop likely result of Covid-19, campaigner says
Road safety advocate expects Covid-19 will push NZ road toll to "historically low levels".
Pedestrian killed in Napier crash
A man in his 40s has died following the crash on Meeanee Road.
He complained the road was a fatality waiting to happen. Then it happened
In places, State Highway 5 isn't just unforgiving, it's "absolute garbage", truckie says.