New ZealandLarge fire near motorway causes delaysScrub fire sent large plumes of smoke spreading across both sides of the motorway.09 Feb 05:33 AM
New ZealandHighway to hole - road closedHeavy rain has undermined part of State Highway 53 near the bridge over the Tauherenikau River.08 Feb 05:39 AM
New ZealandFlooding closes Wgtn, Wairarapa roadsMotorists face flooding and road closures across the Wellington and Wairarapa regions this morning.02 Feb 04:17 PM
CrimeThief fears after power cutPolice fear opportunist thieves may target a North Canterbury region hit by a power cut today. A power cut is affecting the wider 30 Jan 10:45 PM
PoliticsVintage car tour hits NorthlandTW300117NADTOUR038.JPG Anne Doyle and Ron Richards were among car enthusiasts at the re-enactment of the 1917 Parliamentary tour during 30 Jan 06:00 PM
BusinessEnglish: High bar for migrant levyPM Bill English talks down prospect of migrant infrastructure levy which Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse says would be unfair for migrants.30 Jan 02:31 AM
New ZealandTraffic building as holidaymakers returnTraffic is already building in Northland and around Thames as holiday-makers start the slow crawl home.30 Jan 01:57 AM
New ZealandPolice urge patience on West Coast roadsPolice today urged West Coast motorists to be patient on the roads, with the earlier Chinese New Year expected to boost self-driving tourist numbers.30 Jan 01:42 AM
New ZealandDriver dies in Timaru truck crashA man has died in one of two serious truck crashes that have closed roads in Timaru and Taranaki this morning.29 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandTraffic clears near PuhoiTraffic near the Puhoi tunnel on State Highway 1 is back to normal.28 Jan 10:33 PM
New ZealandOne critical after three-car crashEmergency services were called to the crash at the intersection of Lenore and Gadsby roads in Favona about 9.20pm.27 Jan 10:04 AM
New ZealandCar fire, crashes cause holiday nightmareHoliday traffic remains heavy and is clogging the roads ahead of the long weekend, with crashes, roadworks and a car fire adding to the mayhem.27 Jan 05:13 AM
New ZealandThe worst intersections and off-rampsPeople are dying at Auckland's worst intersections - and the council and police are working together to stop the carnage.26 Jan 09:31 PM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Times to avoid roadsWith two consecutive long weekends approaching for some Kiwis, the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is urging travellers to plan their journeys.26 Jan 07:14 PM
AirlinesDriverless bus trial launched in ChristchurchA trial for a 15-seat autonomous shuttle is about to start at Christchurch Airport.25 Jan 10:47 PM
CrimePolice eyes on window washersKE240117NADWASHERS1.JPG: Colourful window washers at the intersections of Kamo Rd and Western Hills Dr. PHOTO/NZME KE240117NADWASHERS3.JPG: 24 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandTree, powerlines block Queenstown roadA tree has fallen and power lines are down on Queenstown-Glenorchy Rd, leaving the road blocked in both directions.24 Jan 09:26 AM
New ZealandPower back on after wild stormPower has been restored to hundreds of households across Auckland after wild weather wreaked havoc at the weekend.23 Jan 05:30 PM
New ZealandMassive slip: SH73 to reopen tomorrowState Highway 73 will reopen to single-lane traffic past the Otira slip tomorrow, but with delays, and the rail line is expected to open on Wednesday.23 Jan 02:16 AM
New ZealandWeather bomb: More heavy rains on wayThe weather gods delivered a king-hit of heavy rains and high winds over the country yesterday, causing flash flooding and closing off roads due to slips.19 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldRescuers took two hours to mobiliseIt took about two hours to convince authorities something was wrong after the first calls that an avalanche buried a four-star spa hotel in central Italy, leaving at least 30 people missing.19 Jan 09:12 AM
New ZealandMassive slip blocks major routeAmazing pictures show a massive slip blocking a major South Island route as wild weather wreaked havoc on the West Coast today.19 Jan 01:56 AM
New ZealandWhere roadworks really make us madSee which region isn't afraid to whinge when they've had a gutsful with roadworks.18 Jan 11:33 PM
New ZealandSlips, trees close South Island roadsNZTA is prioritising clearing Lewis Pass, the main transport link between Picton and Christchurch since November's big earthquake.18 Jan 07:55 PM
New Zealand'Stupid and dangerous', say policeIdiot throwing nails onto highway could face serious charges, warn police.17 Jan 12:10 AM
OpinionWTF? Why so many of us die on the roadsCOMMENT: Want to know why the road toll is higher than it should be? Bernadine Oliver-Kerby says she knows the answer.16 Jan 07:11 PM
EconomyWatch NZH Local Focus: Whitianga population explodes over summerWhat happens when a town triples in size overnight? Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Jan 01:12 AM
New ZealandHow safe do New Zealanders feel?A safety report has revealed what Kiwis fear the most.16 Jan 12:37 AM
OpinionLook before leaping into transport fundingCOMMENT: We all want better roads, rail and walking and cycling facilities, but almost no one wants to dig deeper into their pockets.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan's battle to prevent drunk drivingA repeat drink driver offender wants to ensure he stays off the road when he's intoxicated, but ACC refuse to fund his alcohol interlock.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCar and train collide in MatamataA car and a freight train have collided at Matamata in Waikato.13 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandFirefighters wash away shampooTwo days ago the base ingredient for shampoo spilled on the road. This morning, it rained.12 Jan 10:18 PM
New ZealandCar in the way? Road sealers go roundParked car no problem for this Hamilton contracting crew who found a simple solution to their road block.12 Jan 06:35 AM
New ZealandRoads melting under Hawke's Bay heatTemperatures in the 30s this week mean more work for Quality Roading Services (QRS) routine maintenance manager Gary Jones. He said 11 Jan 05:55 PM
