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Christmas traffic: Man dies of heart attack

A man has died from a heart attack while in Christmas traffic near Wellington.

Bus breakdown causes airport chaos

A bus has broken down in the Auckland International Airport drop-off zone during the airport's busiest day of the year.

Traffic warnings for the Christmas break

Aucklanders are being urged to plan ahead to avoid delays if they are getting away for the Christmas break.

Boy critical after being hit by car

A boy is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Whangarei this afternoon.

Quake stress blamed on traffic light fall

An overhead traffic light pole that crashed into the middle of a busy intersection may have been suffering from earthquake stress.

Cold snap plunges US airports into chaos

Just four sleeps until Christmas, and things are officially crazy. Winter storms have cancelled an estimated 400 flights at this US airport.

Smoke affecting visibility on motorway

Billowing smoke from a house fire is affecting visibility on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway this morning.

Cafe crippled by rail tunnel works

Four businesses caught in the disruption of building Auckland's new underground railway have asked for compensation.

Kitten saved from traffic finds new home

A Wellington kitten had a close shave this morning after becoming trapped in rush-hour traffic.

Traffic crawling on Auckland motorway

Queues starting at Hobsonville are giving commuters a miserable drive into town.

Drivers asked to be patient on alternate highway

Canterbury's Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to drive with caution while the Lewis Pass alternate highway (State Highway 7)

Traffic woes hit central Auckland motorway

A car crash and a bus breakdown has led to traffic crawling through Auckland's central motorway at lunchtime.

Linda Hall: In Harry Potter's defence

Today I'm using my pen (computer actually) as a wand to defend Harry Potter. I know I wrote about Brian Tamaki a few weeks ago but

Pressure mounts on post-quake alternative route

Motorists travelling the alternative route between Christchurch and Picton have been caught up in heavy congestion today, as traffic pressure mounts on the post-quake thoroughfare.

The exact time you will crash your car

New research has revealed not only the day but also the exact time you're most likely to be involved in a car crash. Get ready.

Watch: Kea antics with road cones, cars

Puzzled roadworkers got a surprise when they learned who was playing with their cones.

No police pursuit for wanted man

Police deny chasing a white hatchback through West Auckland yesterday, saying police vehicles attended the incident after the car was located by helicopter.

Southern motorway congestion easing

The congestion on the two main routes into and out of Auckland is beginning to ease after the motorways were gridlocked earlier this evening.