PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gobsmacked': Nearly $1m spent on consultants to investigate long tunnelThe Minister of Transport says a further $550k could be needed to investigate the tunnel.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's impossible': Demand for driving licences skyrocketsResit fees were scrapped last October, but now people are struggling to book tests.10 Jun 01:03 AM
New ZealandMultiple fallen trees and slips closes SH25 north of ThamesThe road is closed on the western side of the Coromandel Pemninsula.09 Jun 08:05 PM
New ZealandProtecting life: Speed camera aims to reduce car crashes in the Far NorthA controversial speed camera is up and running in the Far North.09 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandSH20 lanes now open after slip and fallen tree forced closureA crash closed a nearby offramp later in the morning, causing further delays.08 Jun 09:17 PM
New Zealand$4b fund to fix 62,000 road potholes nationwideMore than $2 billion in funding will go towards fixing state highway potholes.06 Jun 02:31 AM
New ZealandConstruction starting on new commercial vehicle safety centreThe vehicle safety centre at Ōhakea aims to improve compliance and efficiency.06 Jun 02:17 AM
New ZealandCharges laid over death of roadworker killed while moving conesWorkSafe has charged Fulton Hogan under three sections of health and safety law.05 Jun 08:33 PM
New Zealand'We should be really worried': Gisborne to fight NZTA planNZTA may cut emergency event funding, raising local concerns.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsRoad user charges: 12,000 renegade EV owners now face finesAbout 11 per cent of EV owners failed to pay up by the May 31 deadline.04 Jun 03:22 AM
New ZealandNight works scheduled for SH1 near CambridgeFinishing touches are being applied to a fifth turnaround bay.04 Jun 01:44 AM
LivePoliticsBudget build-up: Cookies over sausage rolls - Luxon and Willis say they're 'ready to deliver'Today, the Government puts its money where its mouth is.30 May 01:11 AM
New ZealandGang boss with fake motorbike licence unhappy he must now do the timeAlbert Epere argued community work was unfair.29 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Offensive personalised number plates cancelled by NZTATransport agency has reviewed its process to stop 'frivolous and vexatious' complaints.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat's going on with this Tairua one-lane bridge?The ongoing bridge maintenance works raised questions among ratepayers.29 May 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsRUCs for EVs: Many yet to sign up, with deadline just days awayThe move will roughly double EV owners' running costs.26 May 11:02 PM
KahuMoko Tepania is optimistic and realistic about Thursday's budgetThe Far North District mayor hopes road fixing is on the Budget list.26 May 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsGet off the road: Powerful e-scooters used illegally; users call for law changeE-scooter imports have soared yet riders may be unaware they are using them illegally.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZTA focusing on 'reactive activities' as pothole season arrivesWinter means potholes and flooding are the big issues for motorists.24 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandBig slip on Brynderwyns due to ‘completely unique’ soilThe combination of soils and rock was unusually slippery.24 May 01:18 AM
New ZealandLengthy evening detours for Coromandel motorists this weekLengthy detours for Coromandel motorists this week.19 May 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCyclone survivor, mayor call for Napier-Taihape Rd to be made state highway'It’s confusing for people having the road under the jurisdiction of two councils.'19 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandSimon Bridges' 120km/h-plus speeding fine considered during NZTA chair appointmentBridges currently chairs New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSix injured in second serious Norsewood highway crash in four daysThe crash on State Highway 2 was near another serious crash days earlier.18 May 09:31 PM
New ZealandNZTA to reduce investment in Te Huia passenger trainThe NZTA board made the decision at a meeting yesterday.17 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandCrash on SH2 near Norsewood, person seriously injuredThe road has reopened to one lane, with stop-go in place, after a two-vehicle crash.16 May 03:57 AM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: MPI confirms 391 roles to goNZTA is also disestablishing roles due to policy changes.15 May 11:21 PM
New ZealandWaka Kotahi pays PWC to meld road technologiesWaka Kotahi wanted to meld together its two new vehicle-spotting technologies.15 May 12:24 AM
New ZealandEnvironment court rules in favour of NZTANo regrets: The farmer says he stood by his decision to battle for the Mangapēpeke Valley.14 May 08:48 PM
New ZealandFunding for new roading restricted, ministers pass buck to NZTA, Ō2NL still on listThe minister cites years of budget blowouts and cancellations for the change.14 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘No other region would put up with this crap’: Frustration mounts over prolonged Brynderwyns closureCalls for compensation as frustration grows.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMotorists asked to prepare for congestion between Cambridge and PiarereThe SH1 safety improvements are in the final stages.13 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandMinister encourages te reo use 'everywhere and anywhere', despite Govt positionDocuments released to the Herald reveal his preferences for email greetings and signoffs.13 May 02:39 AM
BusinessNZTA tells dealers to repay Clean Car rebates on almost 200 EVsDealers pocketed subsidies of up to $7000 per vehicle, then sold them on too quickly.12 May 08:13 PM
