240km/h winds recorded, SH2 closed, roofs lifting, trees down, homes without power
High winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.
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Millions in new costs add to motorway over-run
Waka Kotahi has paid road builders millions more for the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway.
Further traffic management on SH1 after geotechnical inspections
A reactivated landslide had caused cracking on the section of highway.
Consultation recommended for Whanganui to Bulls median barrier plan
$6 million assigned to start $100m project before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.
Two crashes on Waikato Expressway cause significant delays
The crashes are about 400 metres apart.
Double fatal crash scene 'didn't look real'
One witness says the scene in Shannon this week was difficult to comprehend.
Rotten rental: Tenants paid almost $68k to live in sewage and flood-damaged house
Transport agency slammed by tenancy tribunal for renting out sub-standard home to family.
Officials investigated cutting Ōtaki Expressway in half as costs ballooned to $1.6b
The road is now one of NZ's most expensive - the Govt says it remains committed.
Multi-car crash on Northern Motorway as truck rolls, causing massive congestion
Waka Kotahi said the truck rolled about 4.10pm between Oteha Valley Rd and Silverdale.
Te Huia the only train service sanctioned for running red lights
Te Huia singled out but Waka Kotahi knew of 8 other passenger trains that ran red lights.
'Thank God': Let's Get Wellington Moving put out of its misery
OPINION: National's promised to kill it and the Government has announced its own changes.
'Difference between life and death' - New SH2 median barriers may slow emergency services
An ex-firefighter fears they could be the difference between life and death.
Four weeks of detours for Waikato Expressway resealing
Four weeks of disruptions for resealing on Waikato Expressway.
Six injured in crash on SH3 in Waikato
Police responded to the crash on State Highway 3 near Troopers Road, Te Mapara at 3.45pm.
New 110km/h speed limits considered near Wellington
The changes cannot yet be considered for Transmission Gully as the road is not finished.
Slow train coming: Only a genuine shift to rail will put NZ on track
The cost and priority of various transport projects will clearly be an election issue.
Congestion charging: Everything you need to know
One study has suggested a price of $3.50 to drive into central Auckland during the peak.
Major delays on Auckland’s SH20 after multi-vehicle crash
According to Google Maps, traffic is backed up for more than 11km.
Watch: Incredible footage shows massive slip east of Ōpōtiki
The road has now reopened in both directions via one lane.
Repairs almost compete on road 'that keeps on giving'
'We just need the weather to dry things out a bit and then we’ll be into the sealing.'
Northland news in brief: Mangawhai bridge, Lotto win, noise annoys and cat control
News snippets from Northland and the surrounds.
Traffic chaos: Two injured after crash on Northwestern Motorway, bus collides on Southern
Fire and Emergency NZ crews and St John are at the scene in West Auckland.
Problems expected for EV road user charges - will drivers pay?
EVs have been exempt from the charges to encourage people to buy them.
PM expected to announce plans for Northwestern Busway in Auckland
National has also promised to build a Northwestern Busway, starting in 4-10 years.
Council unable to contact those worst-affected by privacy breach
Police had out-of-date contact details for some of the people involved.
Motorway pig which evaded capture for weeks looking for forever home
The pig is looking to put his life on the run behind him.
Business hub: First woman, first non-engineer becomes Beca boss
Amelia Linzey on her planned legacy, biggest project, and the one she's worked on longest.
New rail overbridge in Ohakune to open
The first of two restored Ohakune bridges opens on Friday, August 11.
How will NZ get $210b of crucial new infrastructure funded, built?
National is a fan of PPPs and has big plans for new ones if it gets elected.
Mangamuka Gorge road repair a massive job amid more slips, heavy rain
The project has proved hugely challenging.
Truckies radio ahead to avoid disaster on treacherous section of SH1
Drivers and locals are calling for action on SH1 at Bulli Point, but are they being heard?
Snow warning for SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd
Waka Kotahi issues new warning for drivers to be cautious.