ChristchurchMotorcyclist dies in crash north of KaikōuraEmergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash site shortly after 10am.27 Nov 12:17 AM
ChristchurchMotorcyclist seriously injured in crash near KaikōuraEmergency services were called to the crash site north of Kaikōura about 10am.26 Nov 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandReport supports push to make Brookfields Bridge between Napier and Hastings two lanesPlanning for a $35m-plus bridge is under way and a report supports it being two lanes.25 Nov 05:00 PM
Kahu'I believe there will be 20,000': Brian Tamaki lodges application for new Auckland Harbour Bridge protestIf the application is successful, there will be a protest on January 31.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrivers to slow to 30km/h as new school highway speed zones activatedWoodhill, Ngātaki, Oruaiti and five other schools will see new limits from this week.23 Nov 11:53 PM
ChristchurchSwiss national charged after fatal two-vehicle crashA 32-year-old man faces a charge of careless driving causing death.19 Nov 10:15 PM
New ZealandSH30A reopens: Backlash after traffic chaos, weather pauses worksStudents nearly missed NCEA exams as detours caused delays of up to two hours.17 Nov 06:40 PM
New Zealand'Absolute cluster': NZTA reopening Rotorua highway after hours of traffic chaosThe decision follows a mayoral rebuke and a major backlash from businesses and residents.17 Nov 04:05 AM
New ZealandBereaved father fighting NZTA over 'inherently unsafe' brakes in 70,000 vehiclesCoroner Erin Woolley linked six deaths since 2010 to the same brake design.15 Nov 01:06 AM
New ZealandToll road 'frustration' as motorists endure 'years' of disruptionTauranga MP Sam Uffindell urges NZTA to reduce the toll to reflect road works impacts.13 Nov 11:03 PM
New ZealandHundreds of truck licences revoked after NZTA audit finds fraudAn NZTA audit in July uncovered false paperwork used in licence conversions.10 Nov 03:26 AM
New ZealandCoroner's warning after Auckland worker killed by roll-away vehicle Graeme Rabbits was crouching down facing away from the telehandler when the brakes failed.06 Nov 02:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead, two injured after rural Waikato crashTwo people remain in hospital with critical to serious injuries.02 Nov 01:03 AM
New ZealandTunnel breakthrough marks milestone for $365m Mt Messenger BypassA 110 tonne digger named Hinetūparimaunga has broken through the new tunnel.28 Oct 09:37 PM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after Waikato highway crash, road closedEmergency services were called just after 2.30pm.28 Oct 03:31 AM
New ZealandLong traffic queues as Aucklanders return from holiday; Labour Weekend road toll at twoMetService warns heavy rain, wind and snow could disrupt travel today.27 Oct 03:25 AM
AucklandWatch: Person filmed leaning out of car sunroof on Auckland motorwayPolice say the incident was reported to them and they are making inquiries.27 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Consider moving your trip forward': New weather warnings issued as storm nearsCold snap brings rain, wind and snow for Labour Day travellers.26 Oct 10:34 PM
New ZealandGame-changer: New $18b expressway endorsed to boost jobs and road safetyThe Northland Expressway from Te Hana to Whangārei is expected to boost Northland.26 Oct 05:00 PM
CrimeCriminal construction: Secret Auckland company sentenced for bid-riggingCo-defendant MaxBuild and its director, Munesh 'Max' Kumar, were sentenced last year.23 Oct 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonFix-up for $1.25b highway pushed backNZTA says Transmission Gully work won’t begin this month, despite plans for October start.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Anytime, anywhere': SUV speed cameras pocket $900k in four monthsOne camera generated $104,270 in fines from May 12 to August 31.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Politics'Zapping my heart': Green Party MP undergoes cardiac procedure for heart problem'My whole life I have learnt to mask the impact of my disabilities.'16 Oct 08:31 AM
New ZealandOne dead after crash on SH1 near Ward, MarlboroughPolice expect the road to reopen in the next few hours.14 Oct 03:24 AM
LiveNew ZealandWatch: Trapped trucks wind past slips in Awakino Gorge, emergency centre set up as rivers riseHomes are being threatened and a family have evacuated in Ruapehu.14 Oct 12:27 AM
New ZealandCouncils roll out summer roadworks as chipseal wins over asphalt on costAsphalt costs five times more to lay than chip seal on local roads.12 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge maintenance costs nearly double because of paint jobThe original coating - from 1969 - is reaching the end of its designed life.11 Oct 03:22 AM
CrimeOne seriously hurt in crash; SH15 briefly shut in both directions near KaikoheThe crash has been cleared and the road reopened.11 Oct 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Screaming in terror': Crash witness calls for lower speed limit after 'so many accidents'She understood budgets, 'but surely people must count for something'.08 Oct 08:06 PM
AucklandVTNZ defends licencing system after claims driving test officers took money to pass applicants NZTA and police have launched investigations into "potentially fraudulent activity".08 Oct 02:19 AM
AucklandHundreds ordered to resit driving tests after VTNZ officers allegedly took money to pass applicantsNZTA and police have both launched investigations into 'potentially fraudulent activity'.06 Oct 10:01 PM
New ZealandAuckland Harbour Bridge reopens after temporary closure, hundreds of lightning strikes hit northMetService logged 482 lightning strikes off the coast between 4am and 7am. 06 Oct 07:46 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain, gusts up to 120km/h set to hit as wild front sweeps northWind gusts of up to 120km/h are expected to batter the Canterbury High Country.06 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandBus runs off road into Wellington property, SH1 reopens hours laterThe bus left the road near Kilbirnie Cres around 6am, police said.05 Oct 07:05 PM
