New ZealandSkid marks cover notorious blackspotBoy racers black out an intersection with tyre skidmarks.02 Jan 07:15 PM
New ZealandDelays expected as New Year's nearsTraffic on most main highways should be easing within the next hour or so after heavy congestion yesterday and earlier today.31 Dec 03:02 AM
New ZealandScooters to beat airport traffic woesA leading rental car company has come up with a novel way to beat the traffic blues at Auckland Airport - scooters.30 Dec 08:31 PM
New ZealandNYE traffic hotspots to look forCity dwellers heading out of town for New Year's Eve celebrations were waiting in long queues yesterday and the traffic chaos is likely to continue today.30 Dec 06:19 PM
New Zealand'100km on winding roads ... no sense'A Norwegian tourist has penned a piece saying NZ roads are too dangerous and the speed limit should be changed on narrow and winding roads.29 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandRail line closure adds to traffic mayhemClosure of the Kapiti rail line has exacerbated holiday traffic along the Kapiti Coast as would-be train passengers have been forced to travel by bus on congested roads.29 Dec 08:10 AM
New ZealandAn unexpected boon for a tiny townSprings Junction - the tiny settlement connecting State Highways 7 and 65 - now boasts two food caravans as well as a service station and cafe both operating 24/7.29 Dec 03:52 AM
New ZealandTraffic delays as New Year approachesTraffic delays north of Wellington are becoming a daily occurrence as capital residents head away for New Year.29 Dec 12:31 AM
New ZealandSerious crashes mar holiday as road toll stands at 11One person has died and another two been badly injured in separate crashes as holiday traffic queues across the North Island.27 Dec 11:51 PM
New ZealandTraffic in 2 hour jam out of capitalMotorists heading out of Wellington face a nightmare two-hour gridlock north of the capital.27 Dec 12:19 AM
BusinessBargain hunters pack out mallsIt was a beautiful Boxing Day to be outside but the lure of heavy discounts was too strong thousands who paced the malls on the hunt for a bargain.26 Dec 02:17 AM
New ZealandLive: Christmas traffic - hotspots to avoidKeep an eye on traffic conditions as they unfold through the Herald's live blog.23 Dec 11:55 PM
New ZealandLittle pig romps around on motorwayLittle black pig's bid for freedom slows Christmas traffic.23 Dec 09:55 PM
New ZealandTraffic snarling up for ChristmasHere is a list of traffic hot spot areas to avoid.23 Dec 07:44 PM
New ZealandPolice warn of 'high-risk' time on roadsAn elderly woman has died after being hit by a car in Takapuna, on Auckland's North Shore. She is believed to be the first person killed in holiday period.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWrong side of road driver finedDriver fined for driving on the "completely wrong side of the road".22 Dec 07:17 PM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Slow, getting slowerTraffic has already slowed to a crawl in parts of the country as holidaymakers head out of town for Christmas.22 Dec 03:50 AM
New ZealandHeart attack while in Christmas trafficA person has died from a heart attack while in Christmas traffic near Wellington.22 Dec 02:41 AM
New ZealandChristmas traffic: Man dies of heart attackA man has died from a heart attack while in Christmas traffic near Wellington.22 Dec 02:40 AM
New ZealandBus breakdown causes airport chaosA bus has broken down in the Auckland International Airport drop-off zone during the airport's busiest day of the year.21 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandTraffic warnings for the Christmas breakAucklanders are being urged to plan ahead to avoid delays if they are getting away for the Christmas break.21 Dec 04:55 AM
New ZealandBoy critical after being hit by carA boy is in critical condition after being hit by a car in Whangarei this afternoon.21 Dec 01:12 AM
New ZealandQuake stress blamed on traffic light fallAn overhead traffic light pole that crashed into the middle of a busy intersection may have been suffering from earthquake stress.20 Dec 11:27 PM
WorldCold snap plunges US airports into chaosJust four sleeps until Christmas, and things are officially crazy. Winter storms have cancelled an estimated 400 flights at this US airport.20 Dec 10:05 PM
New ZealandSmoke affecting visibility on motorwayBillowing smoke from a house fire is affecting visibility on Auckland's Southwestern Motorway this morning.20 Dec 06:16 PM
Freight and logisticsCafe crippled by rail tunnel worksFour businesses caught in the disruption of building Auckland's new underground railway have asked for compensation.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKitten saved from traffic finds new homeA Wellington kitten had a close shave this morning after becoming trapped in rush-hour traffic.15 Dec 11:36 PM
AirlinesAirport boss defends traffic chaosAuckland Airport chief Adrian Littlewood says they're spending $1m a day on infrastructure, but warns travellers need to allow more time to get to the airport.15 Dec 05:31 AM
AirlinesAirport chaos: Stories from hell revealedAuckland Airport users are increasingly frustrated with the journey to and through the airport and are venting and suggesting solutions to congestion.14 Dec 10:37 PM
AirlinesAirport chaos: Task force set upRevelations of traffic chaos at and around Auckland Airport has led to action by authorities to ease congestion in the area.14 Dec 06:40 PM
New ZealandNZTA ramps up work on Lewis Pass routeAn immediate focus was being put on upgrading State Highway 63 near St Arnaud in the weeks leading up to the very busy Christmas-New Year travel period.13 Dec 05:31 AM
New ZealandPolice car 'cut in front of truck before crash'A police car involved in a crash with a truck on State Highway 1 this morning was on its way to provide urgent back-up in Hamilton.13 Dec 04:00 AM
AirlinesDrive home 'longer than Sydney flight'Holidaymakers are spending the same amount of time driving to and from Auckland Airport as the international flights they are catching.09 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandThree people hurt in Dairy Flat crashPolice are at a serious car crash on Dairy Flat Highway where three people have been hurt.09 Dec 06:15 AM
