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'Enough is enough': Student calls for safety measures at rail crossings following tragedy
"School kids have the right to be safe going to and from school," Gia Nelson said.

The new Government wants to reveal the skeletons in the old Government’s closet
National will open Labour's closet, revealing the skeletons inside.

'Time is ticking': Dublin St Bridge replacement getting closer
“We’re at the point where we need to make a decision and then get on with it."

Devastating start to long weekend with two dead, more than five injured after three serious crashes
Two highways were closed after the fatal crashes.

Group files judicial review over DoC decision allowing for deaths during Mt Messenger project
DoC has allowed for 46 species, including kiwi, to be killed as part of the project.

Auckland speed trial: New point-to-point speed cameras being installed on six Auckland roads
A trial of the cameras found motorists driving over three times the speed limit.

Detour on SH3 to allow road repairs
The roadworks were expected to take seven weeks to complete.

Roadworks to take longer than expected at SH1, Rangiriri
Work on the southbound lanes is to continue until November.

'She was just so young': Grieving mum of schoolgirl hit by train speaks of heartbreak
'It’s awful to go to her grave and to know that she’s there and we’re leaving her there.'

Why National’s big promise on speed limits might not happen
National recently vowed to make a sharp U-turn on 80km/h highway speed limits.

Waikato Expressway closures for roadworks
The area has also been reduced to one lane in each direction with a 50km/h speed limit.

Summer of roadworks: Northland tourism chiefs say the journey's still worth it
The work includes 156 lane kilometres of renewal across Northland's state highway network.

E-scooter ban? Waka Kotahi reveals its verdict
Licensing exemption up for renewal.

Roading contract highlights Rangitīkei road issues
The district mayor said some of the roads in the region were difficult to use at times.

Further disruption on the road through Waipawa
Retailers are asking for no repeat of a without-notice shutdown of traffic.

Auckland’s worst pothole? Massey KFC crater fixed, after a fashion
Members of a local Facebook group offered some robust views on the repair effort.

Simon Wilson on the political contest of style, substance and saving lives
OPINION: From Viaduct lunches to saving lives, this election has it all.

‘Huge job’ to get Haast Pass reopened
The West Coast to Otago-Queenstown route is closed after torrential rain.

Bridge maintenance causes significant road closure in Rotorua
NZTA says closing the road will let it finish the project fastest.

Road workers race to restore SH6 link to West Coast after flooding
'We've had two excavators, five trucks, two loaders and a [bulldozer] all working on it.'

Macron mishap: Transport agency reprints signs after error spotted
The signs were put up this week, and taken down less than 24 hours later.

National will scrap Golden Mile plan if contract remains unsigned
The party says it would be inappropriate to sign the contract this close to the election.

From two to 182: Hawke’s Bay's pothole damage claims spike
Pothole damage compensation claims have jumped in Hawke's Bay over the past three years.

Speed camera trial nabs motorists at 110km/h on Auckland local roads
Motorists caught speeding are being issued with a warning.

Thousands without power after 240km/h winds recorded, flights delayed, roofs ripped off, trees down
More than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.

'Excessively low': Questions raised over Waka Kotahi pothole damage payouts
Motorist who fought for a payout believes that agency makes it as “difficult as possible”.