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Whanganui alternative transport unaffected by NZTA funding halt
Use of shared pathways and bus services in Whanganui has increased over the year.
Beaumont Bridge biggest such project ‘in a generation’
The bridge has been open since July, under temporary speed restrictions.
'Emotional response' as Coromandel communities reconnected
Motorists can travel the quick way across the Coromandel Peninsula once again.
Brynderwyns to close for nine weeks next year, NZTA confirms
Easter is set to be spared as plans for the closure of the Brynderwyns are revealed.
Auckland’s electric ferries: Update on delivery, key contract awarded
Final piece of the puzzle as key contract awarded.
'Absolutely critical': How SH25a bridge was built so quickly
Present were interests from local business groups, retailers and tourist operators.
'Embarrassing': Simeon Brown criticised for halting cycling and walking initiatives
The Transport Minister said cycling and walking initiatives are a waste of time and money.
Shot at, bashed, intimidated: Road workers speak out on 'extreme' abuse
NZTA boss worries for industry's future as half of staff quit within a year amid abuse.
Two Auckland subcontractors involved in NZ's first criminal prosecution for cartel conduct
The defendants will appear in court on January 25.
Construction of key $40 million roundabout at Piarere gets underway
A site blessing was held this week on the dangerous Waikato intersection.
Traffic diversion in place as Waikanae Bridge clip-on construction resumes
Southbound traffic will have to detour via an expressway.
Work on final site of flood repairs on SH4 completed
Work on the site started in early 2022.
'Frustration' after SH1 repairs delayed by 15 months
The completion date for the works has shot out another 15 months.
High-speed e-scooters being left unchecked by Waka Kotahi
According to the NZ Transport Agency, e-scooters cannot exceed 300 watts.
'Cheap politics': Labour fires back at Nicola Willis over ferry budget blowout
Labour finance spokesman Grant Robertson sheds more light on KiwiRail's ferry conundrum.
Clear-out at Waka Kotahi includes exit of chairman Paul Reynolds
The outgoing chairman joined the transport agency's board only in February.
NZ Transport Agency dumps Māori name first for English name
It’s now NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi after NZ First campaign to strip te reo names.
Median barriers, wider roads and roundabout transforming one of Hawke’s Bay’s deadliest roads
Safety is at the heart of Napier to Awatoto highway's makeover.
Transmission Gully wrongly claims to have 'green' certification
Waka Kotahi has been making exaggerated claims about our 'green' motorways.
Major evening delays due soon on Hamilton to Tauranga route
Remedial works on SH1 at Rangiriri are coming to an end while works on SH29 kick off.
Christmas lead-up sees roads closed across Coromandel, North Waikato
Waka Kotahi says road renewals season is almost at the halfway point.
SH1B Telephone Rd gets permanent detour signs as no fix in sight
The crossing was closed due to safety concerns in April 2022.
Drones brought in to assess major slip, highway still blocked
The road was closed on Sunday due to a significant slip.
Slip closes SH2 between Napier and Wairoa for second time in a week
Another slip has closed the road, a week on from a slip which caused a fatal crash.
State Highway 4 retreat project expected to be finished soon
It is the last major repair to be completed on Parapara Rd after the June 2015 floods.
Billion dollar solution needed for Taupō's beautiful but deadly highway
What's next for the accident hotspot on SH1 between Taupō and Tūrangi?
Slip that led to fatal crash: Highway to open to one lane
The movement of a slip near Wairoa on SH2 had made it difficult to keep the road clear.
Serious Crash Unit investigating fatal accident near Te Kamō
The serious accident occurred on Saturday afternoon and closed State Highway 1.
Napier-Taupō road: SH5 returning to normal after cyclone repairs
Traffic is now moving both ways after reconstruction of SH5 at the Esk underslip.
No timetable yet for Brynderwyns highway closure
The announcement has been delayed amid an outcry from Northland business groups.