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Watch: ‘Crazy’ video captures near-miss with oncoming vehicles on busy highway

Motorists swerve to avoid an overtaking car driving into the path of oncoming traffic.

Two dead and third taken to hospital after crash near Christchurch

Emergency teams arrived at the scene just after midnight to find two already dead.

Watch: Burst water main floods road near Sylvia Park entrance

The water main on Carbine Rd burst at 11.13am.

Napier widow finds community support through local initiative

Traffic management business pays staff to help community during downtime.

Holiday traffic: Fatal crash in Taranaki, multiple injuries in crash in deep south

It will be a slower drive home for some returning holidaymakers.

'Lucky to not be dealing with a fatality': Second incident of car driving into police

The incident occurred between Kokopu Block Rd and Otaika Valley Rd around 8.45pm.

Police hit by 'out of control vehicle' near Whangārei

Early indications are the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Video / Jayden Jameson

Fruit flies in Auckland as Wellington prepares for major disruption | NZ Herald News Update

Fruit flies have been discovered in Auckland, new water safety figures are released. Dame Tariana Turia tangi continues, trade with Africa is suggested. Video / NZ Herald

Fatal crash in Karaka leaves one dead, another seriously injured

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Walters Rd and Blackbridge Rd.

SH1 open to the North: Mangamuka Gorge ready for summer traffic

Mangamuka Gorge has opened again after years of closure after rain caused multiple slips.

Highway chokepoints this Christmas season

Holidaymakers in Auckland and Wellington can expect the heaviest traffic before Christmas and again before New Year. Video / Alyse Wright, NZ Herald

Roads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crash

Parts of the motorway network will be clogged during the Christmas exodus.

McDonald’s consults Ngāti Whātua on Ōrākei drive-through restaurant plans

Real estate chief met Ngāti Whātua O Ōrakei on employment, safety, health and tikanga.

Wellington bus lane fines take in $10k on first day

Anyone caught using the new bus lanes will get an immediate $150 fine.

Opposition to multi-billion dollar Beachlands scheme settled

'Development process can now move forward with the next phase of planning.'

Auckland motorway gridlocked 13km after concrete truck crash

Northbound traffic has backed up by about 13km.

Fresh concerns about completion date of Auckland’s $5.5b City Rail Link

Alarm bells have already rung about cost and time blowouts.

'Surgical change': Transport Minister, mayor wield knife to reform Auckland Transport

Local Boards, not AT, will decide projects in their communities.