Cyclist injured in Coromandel crash, road closed
The crash involved a vehicle and a bicycle on Main Rd (State Highway 25).
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Teen forced to take wheel in fatal crash after epileptic woman ignored warning not to drive
Raeann Cook knew she should not be driving after suffering a seizure.
Why vintage car lovers back new WOF proposal
BOP Vintage Car Club says vintage cars rarely exceed 5000km annually.
Govt after funds to build Northland Expressway
The road is estimated to be one of New Zealand's most expensive infrastructure projects.
News in brief: New public transport fare system
Rotorua news snippets: Māori circus theatre, new bus fare system, new regional flights.
'Now worse than ever': Locals outraged as new Bombay traffic lights cause long queues
NZTA says queues will improve as the software adapts and motorists adjust.
‘Absolute moron’: E-scooter rider on motorway metres from high-speed traffic
The scooter travelled a short section on the motorway holding up vehicles unable to pass.
Drilling rig to take Tūtaekurī River dip as study begins for new expressway bridge
A drilling rig will be used in the Tūtaekurī River as part of a study for a new bridge.
$10.3m funding approved for Tauranga traffic chokepoint project
Plans for a tidal lane at Turret Rd can begin but construction is still two years away.
‘Not far from the finish line’: New approach to Piarere roundabout
The new Piarere roundabout approach will open on February 25.
Fran O’Sullivan: Why bipartisan cooperation is key to NZ’s infrastructure future
Chris Bishop has invited Barbara Edmonds to join the Infrastructure Summit in March.
‘Someone’s loved one’: Stop sharing fatal motorway crash footage ‘immediately’, police say
A motorcyclist died in the crash and people have been sharing footage of the incident.
Speed cameras out of action as NZTA takes over from police
The idle devices may be located in your area.
‘Significant safety risk’: Cyclists urge Govt to rethink speed changes
Speed limits on SH35 will increase from 60km/h to 80km/h in certain areas.
Motorcyclist dead, Southern Motorway southbound lanes reopen
The serious accident caused major delays this morning.
Cabinet funds Napier-Wairoa highway realignment, Bailey Bridge to remain at least four more years
The cyclone sped up the need for a project in the melting pot for at least 20 years.
‘Nothing I could have done’: Driver’s plea after fatal crash
In February 2024, the region's road death toll was zero.
The long road to safety: Rakaia’s fight against speed-limit hike
NZTA Waka Kotahi is reviewing Rakaia's speed limit after a community backlash.
'Changed forever': E-scooter accident leaves woman with brain injury
E-scooter related ACC claims have totalled $50 million since January 2019.
Speed limit hike on SH5 ‘reckless’, raises crash concerns
An independent study found the 80km/h limit prevented 34 crashes in a year.
From 6400 cars a day to 150: The future of existing routes when $820m highway opens
The impending $820m highway opening has raised questions about two alternate routes.
Car fire causes delays on Auckland’s Northwestern Motorway
Motorists have been told to expect delays.
Bitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detour
A courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.
Unbelievabull! Small towns rocked by confusing sign
The sign near Bulls incorrectly states SH1 is closed, diverting traffic early.
Which Rotorua roads' speed limits will rise
One local says one proposal could result in injuries – or deaths.
Main roads into Wellington closing for maintenance
NZTA is warning motorists in the capital they will need to start planning ahead.
SH1 reopens after truck crash ‘chaos’ forces motorists on 33km rural detour
'There’s hundreds of people trying to traverse Northland’s new state highway.'
Editorial: 'Faster you go – the bigger the mess' so Govt better know what it’s doing
OPINION: NZ's annual road toll is a national shame and speed is often a factor.
Licence lost: Elderly man fights doctor's claim he's not fit to drive anymore
The man had dementia and a condition that put him at risk of falling asleep in the day.
SH27 Waharoa Rd to be closed for four weeks
The works are a part of the Government’s $2 billion investment.
Cambridge Rd to open days ahead of schedule
Sheet piling works for the Tauriko Enabling Works project are ahead of schedule.
Dug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement village
A giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.