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Homes evacuated as Wellington hit by Big Wet

A series of land slips forced residents to evacuate their homes as the capital was lashed by wild weather yesterday.

Some speed limits up to 110km/h

The Government says the speed limit may rise but only a few roads in the country would qualify.

Resurfaced road already crumbling away

Hastings District Council has called for a review after sections of the newly resurfaced Waimarama Rd are already crumbling and breaking

'Auckland only practical port for cars'

COMMENT: Shifting the car import trade from Auckland would be impractical, unworkable, and unacceptable to those using the transport system north of the Harbour Bridge.

15 dead in 'disastrous' week on NZ roads

Only five days into November, 10 people have already died on our roads, and police fear another 60 to 70 people could be killed before the end of the year.

Fire, crash cause mayhem on motorways

There has been mayhem on Auckland's motorways after a crash and a fire this evening.

Crime stats up: What's driving it?

Crime is on the up in New Zealand, with latest figures showing an increase in burglaries, assaults, abductions and sex offences over the last year.

Car and truck carrying house crash

A truck carrying a house has been involved in a crash tonight.

Cycling on footpaths fairly safe, transport officials say

New Zealand rules which ban all ages from cycling on footpaths are out of step with other countries, transport officials say.

What is NZ's most car dependent city?

Tauranga residents depend on their cars more and are less likely to take public transport than any other city in the country. Coupled

2016 road deaths top entire 2013 toll

More people have died on New Zealand roads this year than the entire number killed in 2013. AA has issued a warning to road users

Auckland gridlock: 'Keep off the roads'

Motorists are being told to delay travel as crashes and breakdowns cause major traffic problems across Auckland's motorways.

Cars crushed in carpark

A number of cars were crushed against the concrete ceiling when an underground carpark was deluged with water yesterday morning.

Horror end to holidays: three dead on NZ roads

Several crashes around the country today, three dead, at least five injured.

Thunderstruck: 'Household was shaking'

A thunderstorm warning remains in place as violent electrical storms pounded Auckland overnight leaving many without power for hours.

Mum's selfie moments before death

Devastated husband on his wife's fatal last moments: "One minute you're happy, and then next second it's a trainwreck".

Top cop on road toll: A fine or a funeral

Police frustrated over needless road deaths where staff have to "front up to someone's front door and tell them their loved one is not coming home".

Hero truckie: I just tried not to hit anyone

The driver of the 13 tonne truck with a 4 tonne load of timber on the back was heading up Queen St when the brakes failed.