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Flames 10m high in Lewis Pass scrub blaze
Several state highways have been closed this afternoon after a number of incidents.
Motorists warned thousands set to hit the roads as holidays end
Motorists should expect busy roads from early in the morning, NZTA says.
Teen hero optimistic on road to recovery
Teen who saved young brother, 3, optimistic on life.
Tourists back on road thanks to good Samaritans
The pair had been heartbroken at the thought of their NZ roady coming to an end.
Road to ruin: The deadly highway to Northland
SH1 is Northland's link to the rest of NZ - a section is also the region's biggest killer.
'It was a nightmare': Family tells of fatal Christmas day crash
A 22km stretch of State Highway 1. Just why is the notorious section of road so deadly?
Coromandel coast road: SH25 reopens after motorcyclist critically injured
Both lanes of the Thames Coast Rd have now reopened after this morning's crash.
'Many decades' before road toll substantially reduced: Genter
NZ experienced its highest road toll since 2009, with almost 400 deaths last year
Holiday road toll of 9 lowest in five years
Nine people were killed on New Zealand roads during the Christmas and New Year period,
The disaster that awaits unless we act
Housing, agriculture, tourism - dire predictions if climate allowed to continue warming.
Roadside drug testing considered by Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash says options being considered, including saliva testing.
Holiday toll stands at four as 2018 winds to a close
Holiday road toll stands at four as 2018 winds to a close
Barney Irvine: Lower city speed limits need public on board
COMMENT: Lower speed limits should not be too low for public acceptance.
One dead, four injured in Palmerston North crash
Diversions are in place after the crash which occurred at an intersection.
Traffic moving slowly north of Auckland
Road works in Puhoi compounding problem. Earlier, a crash caused delays going south, too.
'We should still have our boy': Parents' plea for care on roads
Parents describe trauma of losing son in a crash that never should have happened.
Clear roads heading away from Auckland
The major networks leaving Auckland are now free-flowing.
Watch: Bogan's hilarious advice to avoid speeding tickets
He might have you in stitches, but Benny Bogan's message could save your life.
Plea to drive safely as road toll heads to 9-year high
Holidaymakers are urged to take extra care when they head to the beach this summer.
The 'Killing Fields' of Dome Valley to be made safer
Starting this summer, $35m will be spent to make Dome Valley safer.
Editorial: Growing NZ needs major work on roads
EDITORIAL: NZ's roading network is struggling to keep pace with the demands on it.
Holiday congestion for Auckland and Wellington
Holidaymakers fleeing cities for Christmas Day are facing delays on the road.
Flooding and slips close state highways
A large slip is blocking SH2 in Matata to SH33 in Paengaroa.
Crashes and heavy traffic disrupt holidaymakers
Holidaymakers are causing congestion on roads and wild weather is set to hit.
Overbridge incident resolved in Hamilton
Police have resolved an incident in Hamilton involving a distressed teenage girl.
Xmas tragedy: Two kids stranded in NZ after fatal crash
Kerry Sargent was killed in the crash, which happened on October 22.
Man caught riding e-scooter in Auckland peak hour traffic
A Lime rider with no helmet has taken on one of New Zealand's busiest intersections.
Matt Heath: No road rage, sleigh them with kindness
COMMENT: You're not a great New Zealander until you show good cheer on the roads.
Simon Wilson: The fast and furious vent on speed limits
Lower speed limits will be good for drivers, and great for everyone else in Auckland.
Awhitu crash: Teenage girl now stable, man out of hospital
Four ambulances and two helicopters sent to crash on Awhitu Rd.
Rego costs to change next year: How much will you have to pay?
Around mid-2019, Kiwis may have to spend less or more on registration costs.
Slower speeds tipped by August for Auckland
Auckland will have lower speed limits in the central city and many other places by August.