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Ferry traffic pours through Murchison

An alternative inland route for ferry traffic has been established running from Picton to Christchurch, via Murchison and the Lewis Pass.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Get out of your car for Tongariro Crossing

It's one of the most stunning walks in the world, so you can't expect to park right outside the very beginning of the track on a busy weekend.

Wellington: What you need to know

The latest on road closures, public transport, weather, cordons and building damage.

Police urge extra care on Lewis Pass

West Coast police today advised motorists to take extra care when driving through the Lewis Pass and Maruia Valley on SH7 and SH65 as traffic numbers build up.

Expect delays, Wellington motorists warned

Wellington and Kapiti drivers should expect delays due to ongoing repairs and clean-up from slips and flooding, the NZTA warns.

Collapse fears for city building

Wellington commuters face delays and disruption as the city struggles to get back to normal.

Wellington pummelled by aftershocks

The Prime Minister's bodyguards directed traffic around a high rise close to collapse, slips caused traffic chaos and homes were evacuated in capital.

Wellingtonians return to work

First a quake, now terrible weather: weary Wellingtonians return to work.

Offal spill causing delays in Northland

A large offal spill on the road between Kaiwaka and Wellsford has closed State Highway 1, causing significant delays. The spill stretches

Traffic woes facing tourists in Tongariro

One of New Zealand's most popular pristine wilderness excursions is looking at turning roads into makeshift parking lots to counter nightmare traffic woes.

Warkworth crash causing delays

A two-car crash is causing heavy congestion on State Highway 1, south of Warkworth.

Buses could be better than light rail - Key

In an announcement linked to the Mt Roskill by-election, Labour leader Andrew Little yesterday said his party would fast-track light rail between the city and Mt Roskill.

Serious crash: Instructor may lose leg

The Bay of Plenty woman has spent two decades advocating road safety.

Road rage fight causes traffic chaos

A car windscreen was smashed with a wooden batten in an explosion of road rage in Tauranga yesterday [friday]. The mid-afternoon

Pedestrian hit by car in South Dunedin

A pedestrian has suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car in South Dunedin.

Traffic slow as holidaymakers head home

It's the usual end of the long weekend crawl for holidaymakers heading back into Auckland after the Labour Weekend break.

Start out early, motorists advised

Traffic is expected to be heavy from Northland to Otago today as motorists head home after a weekend of good weather.

Long weekend traffic: Where to avoid

Holidaymakers heading home after the long weekend should avoid some of the key traffic hotspots.