New Zealand'One fatality', three injured in Te Aroha crashDiversions are in place as police attend the scene of a two-car accident.13 Jun 03:46 AM
New Zealand'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway. 12 Jun 10:19 PM
New ZealandFire at Wellington apartment blocks roads, prompts evacuationsThe fire started on the second floor, triggering two sprinklers.12 Jun 04:20 AM
New ZealandDelays on SH1 near Taupō after slipNZTA says SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi is under stop/go traffic management.12 Jun 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: 'Appalled' bottom trawling is allowed to continueOPINION: Also, “traffic calming chicanes” must be one of the greatest oxymorons crafted.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandArmed police intervention: Tunnel reopens after firearm incidentPolice received a report of a firearm incident in Kilbirnie.11 Jun 01:10 AM
New ZealandNZ’s $800m new stretch of state highway opens to trafficJust how important this highway is "cannot be overstated", project manager says.10 Jun 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Before you start ranting about cycleways, please read this! OPINION: 'Car brain' is ruining the important transport debates we need to have.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDriver dies after North Shore crash, severe thunderstorm warnings issued These thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by torrential rain.10 Jun 07:26 AM
New ZealandPolice allege mum used meth before crash causing 7yo son's deathO'Siah Prasad was described as a bright, loving, and adventurous little boy.09 Jun 11:27 PM
WorldBus crash near Thailand border kills 15, injures 31 in MalaysiaThe bus carried students from Sultan Idris Education University.09 Jun 02:50 AM
New ZealandMan hands himself into police station after hit-and-run of women and dogsMitchell Prouse found his mother lying in a roadside ditch. 09 Jun 02:18 AM
New ZealandState Highway 26/27 roundabout blocked by rolled truckThe road is expected to be partially blocked until 3pm.09 Jun 02:06 AM
New ZealandOne dead, three seriously injured in BoP crashThe road was closed and reopened at 4.20am after a scene examination.08 Jun 06:45 PM
New ZealandWhat you need to know about the new Manawatū Tararua HighwayLocals got a test drive over the new highway over the southern Ruahine Range.08 Jun 04:55 AM
New Zealand'Luckily no one was on site': Van crashes into child care centre, injuring oneBollards or rocks would be installed to prevent any repeat, centre director tells parents.06 Jun 10:05 PM
New ZealandPermit reduction likely for Gisborne truck routeNew maps exclude Ormond Rd from the NZTA’s ‘H’ permit system.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoad cone hotline receives 236 reports in four days, Auckland gets the mostWorkSafe dealt with a flurry of reports on the first day before numbers plateaued. 06 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandBeef tallow spill causes slip hazard over Kaimāī RangeA clean-up crew and sucker truck are on the way to tackle the problem.06 Jun 02:20 AM
New ZealandChild airlifted after being hit by car in Bay of PlentyPolice were notified of the incident at 8.40am.06 Jun 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Absolute chaos': New roundabout setup causes confusionThe changes are part of council roadworks that are set to last a year.05 Jun 11:25 PM
New ZealandTaxi damaged after driving into large city street sink hole Contractors are busy working to fix the hole this morning. 05 Jun 09:31 PM
New ZealandSH2 Gisborne to Ōpōtiki closed for hours after slipsSlips closed the road for hours on Thursday after more than 100mm of rain fell in parts.05 Jun 12:20 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in crash between car and cyclist in Northcote, AucklandThe injured person was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a serious condition.04 Jun 09:22 PM
New ZealandOne person dead following serious two-car crash in Stillwater, AucklandThe crash happened on East Coast Rd last night.04 Jun 07:16 PM
New ZealandCouncillor: If your name’s on illegally dumped rubbish, a fine could be coming your way'This is exactly the kind of smart, enforceable change our communities need.'04 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandFour-lane Ruakura road gets $4.1m design stage fundingTransport Minister Chris Bishop said the NZTA board has endorsed the project.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSerious two-car crash closes road in Stillwater, AucklandEmergency services were called to the scene around 7pm.04 Jun 08:44 AM
New ZealandBus carrying 17 people rolls in Southland, SH97 closedThe road is shut and emergency crews are redirecting traffic.04 Jun 05:01 AM
New ZealandWatch: Fly-through provides first glimpse of Hawke’s Bay Expressway four-lane planConstruction is expected to begin in late 2025, subject to funding and consents.03 Jun 04:16 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely unacceptable': Police condemn speeding drivers on highwayNapier-Taupō highway traffic was constant in the first weekend of new 100km/h speed limit.02 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm not going to die': Praise for 'heroes' after car flips into canal'I’m not going to die tonight, not here, not in this car, not this way.'30 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'All sorts of destruction': Tornado strikes Hamilton, thunderstorms buffet upper northCivil Defence warned Waikato weather remains 'highly dynamic'.29 May 07:38 PM
New ZealandManawatū-Tararua highway to be formally opened on June 7 – traffic set to roll in following weekEight years after the gorge closed, a new route to Manawatū is almost ready to open.29 May 01:59 AM