New ZealandCommunity meeting before Redclyffe Bridge reopening decisionIt's almost six months since Cyclone Gabrielle blasted apart the Redlyffe Bridge.01 Aug 03:21 AM
New ZealandIce-scraping mornings to disappear from rest of work week in Hawke’s Bay"We’re just grateful to have some sunshine, even though it’s cold."31 Jul 02:43 AM
New ZealandWaka Kotahi opposes Central Otago housing planTransport agency cites climate change concerns and isolated location.30 Jul 05:39 PM
New ZealandAuckland motorway crash: Truck flips spilling load over busy on-ramp, road closedNeilson St on-ramp blocked, NZTA is warning motorists to find an alternative route.28 Jul 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDr Matthew Birchall: NZ's roading problems can't simply be patched overOpinion: Structural reform is needed.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCoromandel washout: Traffic increase prompts speed limit changeTraffic data showed an increase of 20 per cent, or around 500 vehicles per day.25 Jul 11:01 PM
New ZealandSH2 reopens after truck crash near Takapau in Central Hawke’s BayThe truck accident had halted traffic since the crash mid-morning.25 Jul 10:32 PM
New ZealandState Highway 1 reopened between Taihape and WaiōuruThe Desert Road section of the highway remains closed.25 Jul 09:16 PM
Politics24 pages of amendments: MPs rush to declare interests after Michael Wood scandalThe list of amended returns is four times longer than last year’s.25 Jul 03:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'This time was worth $10,000': Panel beater pays out for car damaged by potholesMotorist slams council and Waka Kotahi NZTA for the state of roads.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsNew Justice Minister: PM's reshuffle after Kiri Allan arrestKiri Allan has not yet spoken publicly since her arrest apart from a brief statement.24 Jul 04:24 AM
New ZealandCommunity comes together at Matariki to honour road death victimsRoad safety advocates, community providers honour those who have died from road accidents.23 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandCrane company boss slams state of NZ roads'The roads are the worst I've seen them,' says McLeod Cranes’ Scott McLeod.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents urged to evacuate as rain causes havoc in Canterbury, SH1 bridge closedSeveral parts of the major Canterbury highways are closed due to slips.23 Jul 05:52 AM
New ZealandContractors' dispute over Transmission Gully settled out of courtCPB Contractors had claimed $75 million against engineering firm AECOM New Zealand.21 Jul 12:12 AM
New ZealandPūhoi-Warkworth motorway: Geotech engineer says landslides 'normal occurrence'A landslip has mired the recent opening of the Pūhoi-to-Warkworth motorway.18 Jul 07:40 PM
New ZealandMan convicted over issuing 900 unlawful WoFs in first prosecution of its kindThe man was sentenced to eight months of home detention and ordered to pay costs.18 Jul 04:18 AM
New Zealand'Potentially a safety risk': Minister to be briefed on Pūhoi-Warkworth motorwayThe slope above one section is shifting up to 30cm a week at times.18 Jul 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The PM’s Stockholm Syndrome and National’s potholesOPINION: Why aren't we debating what could really make a difference this election?17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMatariki traffic: Slow-moving queues hamper returning holidaymakersTraffic is heavy northbound on Auckland's Southern Motorway.16 Jul 07:16 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist dead after fleeing from Auckland police and crashingThe rider lost control shortly after police started pursuing them.12 Jul 11:25 PM
New ZealandLane closed on the Kaimai Ranges after crashFurther down the country, a slip on SH2 between Napier and Wairoa forced the road to close12 Jul 09:10 AM
New ZealandTwo different Te Huia drivers responsible for temporary ban on operating in AucklandWaka Kotahi has temporarily banned the train from entering the Auckland metro area.12 Jul 05:31 AM
KahuIwi upset at being left out of recovery project for damaged highway after floodingLead negotiator Willie Te Aho has condemned what he calls an "arrogant approach".12 Jul 12:55 AM
New ZealandTrain service banned from Auckland metro area after collision concernsThe driver failed to obey safety signals, putting the train at risk of a collision.11 Jul 04:21 AM
New ZealandAround 1000 kilometres of Auckland’s roading network due for repairsThe backlog of repairs is expected to take up to a decade to clear.09 Jul 06:39 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Rental properties, nurses' pay, EVs and farm emissionsOPINION: Also letters on Kennedy Pt Marina, intellect, heating, and the harbour bridge.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBridge vs tunnel: The multi-billion-dollar question hanging over new harbour crossingOne option is far cheaper than the other.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInquest finds multi-lane roundabouts unsafe for cyclistsCoroner says motorists and cyclists need education about how to negotiate risks.04 Jul 06:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLuke KirknessLuke Kirkness: Engineer's compensation triumph offers hope to motoristsFrustration on the roads: Getting compensation for pothole damage shouldn't be so hard.04 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandHold up: National calls on Waka Kotahi to answer their 0800 number fasterNational's call for a timely service as taxpayers complain about phone wait times.03 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandPM lines up a 'good chat' with Kiri Allan, Waka Kotahi face scaremongering accusations and violent protests ease in France | Focus Morning Bulletin: July 4, 2023Kiri Allan's future remains uncertain ahead of a meeting with the Prime Minister, Waka Kotahi accused of being overcautious with access to the Harbour Bridge and violent protests ease in France after days of unrest in the latest headlines. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AP Watch03 Jul 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I don’t want you driving': Daughter told to fly home rather than risk potholed roadsIn the past 18 months, 26,350 potholes were reported across the region.03 Jul 05:00 PM