New Zealand‘Leave plenty of time’: Heavy traffic expected as people return to school, work after long weekendAuckland Transport is urging people to plan ahead and leave plenty of time for travel.06 Feb 02:13 AM
VideoHoliday weekend traffic clogs Auckland State Highway 1 Heavy holiday weekend traffic has caused a queue heading north from Auckland along State Highway 1. Video / @WakaKotahiAkNthWatch03 Feb 11:39 PM
New ZealandGreat escape: Sodden holidaymakers cause traffic congestion north of AucklandState Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.03 Feb 11:09 PM
CrimeNaked man arrested at Shag PointA random traffic stop on SH1 led police to an unexpected find.02 Feb 10:02 PM
New ZealandOne person critical after crash on Southern Motorway closes northbound lanesPolice were called to the incident about 6.10pm this evening.02 Feb 07:06 AM
New ZealandRemutaka Hill Road reopens after truck breakdownThe closure caused traffic chaos for Wairarapa commuters.02 Feb 02:40 AM
New ZealandFlooding closes Auckland motorways, cars left floatingAuckland is under a state of emergency after heavy rain causes widespread damage.27 Jan 05:31 PM
New ZealandLive: State of emergency in Auckland - one dead; New SH1 motorway opened to rescue motorists; airport closedThe Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.27 Jan 04:17 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence warning: Rising floodwaters trap residents in West Auckland, NZDF called inRising floodwaters have left streets and homes swamped.27 Jan 05:36 AM
New ZealandLive: Heavy rain, strong winds wreak havoc in Auckland, North Island regionsRain is battering Auckland and the top of the North Island.26 Jan 10:54 PM
New ZealandFocus: More miserable summer weather his North IslandAotearoa is in for another weekend of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain, with motorway delays and power outages striking already. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 08:55 PM
New ZealandAuckland motorway crash leaves vehicle facing oncoming trafficTwo patients were assessed and treated in moderate condition.26 Jan 04:39 AM
New Zealand‘Debris everywhere’: Mt Wellington highway closed after crash downs powerlinesAuckland Transport alerted the road closure between Te Horeta and Waipuna Rds.25 Jan 01:11 AM
WorldCouple seek apology for traffic camera photo up wife’s skirtGold Coast pair fume over "indecent" photograph after being fined $1170.23 Jan 06:02 PM
New ZealandOne person in hospital after road rage incident following crash on motorwayWaka Kotahi NZTA said the crash blocked two southbound lanes after the Market Rd off-ramp16 Jan 01:16 AM
New Zealand‘Expect delays’: Crashes blocks lane on Auckland’s southern and northern motorwaysTwo crashes are causing delays for rush hour motorists in Auckland this morning.15 Jan 06:15 PM
New ZealandTruck trailer rolls on Southern Motorway, traffic backs up at BombaySouthbound motorway traffic between Bombay and Ramarama is at a standstill for about 4km13 Jan 03:24 AM
New ZealandNew images of Pūhoi to Warkworth ‘holiday highway’ revealedThe drive will chop 11 minutes off the current route, Waka Kotahi says.12 Jan 06:17 PM
New ZealandBoat falls off trailer in Auckland motorway crashCrash understood to have involved two vehicles.09 Jan 05:03 AM
New ZealandIs this NZ's most notorious roundabout?Residents say more needs to be done to the local roundabout, only months after an upgrade.09 Jan 12:06 AM
New ZealandCyclone warning: First tropical storm of 2023 set to swipe North IslandMore heavy rain set to drench parts of the country.08 Jan 07:10 AM
New ZealandTwo hurt in serious crash that downs power lines, closed Coromandel highwayAnd in the Bay of Plenty a person was critically injured in a two-vehicle smash.07 Jan 02:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Killer state highway zone where speed limit could be cut by 40km/h“You can hear the sirens go off with all the accidents, once a week or so."02 Jan 05:32 PM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Delays from Wellsford to Auckland, drivers urged to plan aheadHolidaymakers are advised to keep updated as traffic congestion builds in some areas.01 Jan 03:17 AM
New ZealandHorror holiday road toll hits 14: Police plea for safer drivingPolice are urging drivers to be safe on the roads as the holiday road toll climbs.01 Jan 03:03 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist injured, lanes open again after Auckland Harbour Bridge crashHeavy traffic on SH1.30 Dec 02:52 AM
New ZealandHoliday road toll rises to eight after two fatal crashesSH63 is now closed near the Spray River Bridge.29 Dec 06:05 PM
New ZealandChristmas rush: Traffic to get busy on major highways across the countryMotorists have been warned to expect delays from early afternoon.23 Dec 07:23 AM
New ZealandWhere traffic will be worst these holidaysA new online tool showing likely holiday traffic jams has been released.22 Dec 06:24 PM
New ZealandNZ‘s road toll is soaring - agencies admit trouble in achieving unrealistic ‘Road to Zero’ targets“Under-performance on some key actions put the 2030 target at risk.”22 Dec 05:38 PM
New ZealandTraffic held up on Auckland’s northern motorway following crashMotorists are advised to expect delays.22 Dec 12:19 AM
New ZealandTarseal peel-off - again: Dome Valley road surface lifts less than a week after repairsMotorists on highway stretch north of Auckland are once again crawling amid road issues.16 Dec 05:34 AM
New ZealandCrash on State Highway 1, Waikato to causing delaysPolice are attending the scene of crash in Karapiro, expect delays on SH1 until cleared15 Dec 11:33 PM
New ZealandHarbour Bridge crash: Traffic backed up after lane blocked on Auckland Harbour BridgeWaka Kotahi NZTA alerted motorists of the crash at 3.20 this afternoon, warning of delays15 Dec 03:06 AM