PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson on the political contest of style, substance and saving livesOPINION: From Viaduct lunches to saving lives, this election has it all.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Huge job’ to get Haast Pass reopenedThe West Coast to Otago-Queenstown route is closed after torrential rain.24 Sep 08:48 PM
New ZealandBridge maintenance causes significant road closure in RotoruaNZTA says closing the road will let it finish the project fastest.24 Sep 04:15 PM
New ZealandRoad 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.'24 Sep 07:10 AM
New ZealandMacron mishap: Transport agency reprints signs after error spottedThe signs were put up this week, and taken down less than 24 hours later.22 Sep 02:22 AM
New ZealandNational will scrap Golden Mile plan if contract remains unsignedThe party says it would be inappropriate to sign the contract this close to the election.19 Sep 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom two to 182: Hawke’s Bay's pothole damage claims spikePothole damage compensation claims have jumped in Hawke's Bay over the past three years.19 Sep 02:07 AM
New ZealandSpeed camera trial nabs motorists at 110km/h on Auckland local roadsMotorists caught speeding are being issued with a warning.18 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandThousands without power after 240km/h winds recorded, flights delayed, roofs ripped off, trees downMore than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.17 Sep 06:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Excessively low': Questions raised over Waka Kotahi pothole damage payoutsMotorist who fought for a payout believes that agency makes it as “difficult as possible”.17 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand240km/h winds recorded, SH2 closed, roofs lifting, trees down, homes without powerHigh winds are also fanning a large vegetation fire in Canterbury.17 Sep 10:16 AM
New ZealandMillions in new costs add to motorway over-runWaka Kotahi has paid road builders millions more for the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway.17 Sep 03:29 AM
New ZealandFurther traffic management on SH1 after geotechnical inspectionsA reactivated landslide had caused cracking on the section of highway.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandConsultation recommended for Whanganui to Bulls median barrier plan$6 million assigned to start $100m project before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo crashes on Waikato Expressway cause significant delaysThe crashes are about 400 metres apart.08 Sep 05:26 AM
New ZealandDouble fatal crash scene 'didn't look real'One witness says the scene in Shannon this week was difficult to comprehend.08 Sep 02:41 AM
New ZealandRotten rental: Tenants paid almost $68k to live in sewage and flood-damaged houseTransport agency slammed by tenancy tribunal for renting out sub-standard home to family.06 Sep 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOfficials investigated cutting Ōtaki Expressway in half as costs ballooned to $1.6bThe road is now one of NZ's most expensive - the Govt says it remains committed.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMulti-car crash on Northern Motorway as truck rolls, causing massive congestionWaka Kotahi said the truck rolled about 4.10pm between Oteha Valley Rd and Silverdale.31 Aug 04:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTrailblazing group pitches $1.72 million ideaThe project "ticks a lot of boxes".29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Huia the only train service sanctioned for running red lightsTe Huia singled out but Waka Kotahi knew of 8 other passenger trains that ran red lights.29 Aug 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina Campbell'Thank God': Let's Get Wellington Moving put out of its miseryOPINION: National's promised to kill it and the Government has announced its own changes.29 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Difference between life and death' - New SH2 median barriers may slow emergency servicesAn ex-firefighter fears they could be the difference between life and death.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFour weeks of detours for Waikato Expressway resealingFour weeks of disruptions for resealing on Waikato Expressway.27 Aug 07:06 PM
New ZealandSix injured in crash on SH3 in WaikatoPolice responded to the crash on State Highway 3 near Troopers Road, Te Mapara at 3.45pm.27 Aug 06:21 AM
New ZealandNew 110km/h speed limits considered near WellingtonThe changes cannot yet be considered for Transmission Gully as the road is not finished.23 Aug 11:34 PM
New ZealandSlow train coming: Only a genuine shift to rail will put NZ on trackThe cost and priority of various transport projects will clearly be an election issue.22 Aug 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCongestion charging: Everything you need to knowOne study has suggested a price of $3.50 to drive into central Auckland during the peak.22 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandMajor delays on Auckland’s SH20 after multi-vehicle crashAccording to Google Maps, traffic is backed up for more than 11km.22 Aug 05:26 AM
New ZealandWatch: Incredible footage shows massive slip east of ŌpōtikiThe road has now reopened in both directions via one lane.20 Aug 07:36 PM
New ZealandSH29 re-opens after multiple trucks get 'stuck'At least 10 trucks were affected.20 Aug 07:01 PM
New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Mangawhai bridge, Lotto win, noise annoys and cat controlNews snippets from Northland and the surrounds.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRepairs 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.'20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic chaos: Two injured after crash on Northwestern Motorway, bus collides on SouthernFire and Emergency NZ crews and St John are at the scene in West Auckland.18 Aug 03:27 AM