New ZealandSevere weather warning: Auckland Harbour Bridge closures likelyAnd there are warnings for other regions as a low-pressure system brings wild weather. 28 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Auckland's second harbour crossing could be practical and a thing of beautyOPINION: A proposed second harbour link could destroy key parts of Auckland's waterfront.27 May 06:00 PM
KahuIwi driver licencing scheme sees 178 people licensed “It was a bit scary, but being on the marae was amazing," one driver said. 27 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandBudget: Hawke's Bay and Gisborne get $219m to fix Cyclone Gabrielle-hit roadsThe Government has announced a $219 million boost for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.22 May 04:09 AM
New Zealand'Te reo belongs on our roads': Iwi demands reinstatement of 'taihoa' roadworks sign'Te reo Māori is not a translation, a novelty, or a risk. It is official. It is sacred.'20 May 08:36 PM
New ZealandTruck breaks down on Canterbury bridge, blocks off SH1 southbound Police say motorists should expect delays. 20 May 06:55 PM
New ZealandWhen speed limit on Napier-Taupō state highway will increaseThe limit was cut to 80km/h in February 2022. Now it's going back to 100km/h.18 May 09:57 PM
New ZealandWatch: Rush hour delays after motorbike crash south of Auckland Harbour BridgeTraffic heading into city was reduced to two lanes and motorists asked to delay travel. 18 May 09:22 PM
New ZealandDriver in fatal Martinborough bike crash dies, no charges laidThe Martinborough crash involved a car and a four-seater bike.12 May 04:07 AM
New ZealandWatch: Flyover of major road build - how is the project progressing?Six bridges are under construction, with earthworks winding down for winter.06 May 01:20 AM
New ZealandFirst highway speed limit rise in Hawke's Bay sparks debateThe speed limit on SH51 was changed from 80km/h to 100km/h overnight.02 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandSH1 over Far North's Mangamukas open again after latest slip clearedContractors have cleared the second of two slips that closed the road.02 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandNZTA defends oversight of powerful highway speed camera systemNZTA aims to establish governance groups for camera operations and strategy.30 Apr 04:50 AM
New ZealandSlip closes SH1 in Mangamuka – againSH1 has closed in the Far North as Northland hit by heavy rain.29 Apr 06:34 AM
New ZealandNorthland suffers flooding, slips and downed trees with more wet weather to comeA slip closed SH1's Mangamuka Gorge, recently reopened after two years.27 Apr 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: How road pricing can fix Auckland’s traffic nightmareAuckland traffic congestion costs the economy $1.39 billion annually.24 Apr 07:34 AM
New ZealandNapier-Taupō Rd speed limit returns to 100km/h after public supportThe 60% of submitters who wanted all of the Napier-Taupō Rd back to 100km/h will get it.24 Apr 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Now build it and watch Northland growOPINION: The highway will run from Warkworth to Whangārei, passing over the Brynderwyns.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed limit proposal dropped on Rotorua highway after community pushOther successful reversals to 100km/h include the journey to Whakatāne.23 Apr 08:01 AM
New ZealandSH1 accelerated roadworks hit halfway milestoneThe project was first announced in August.23 Apr 04:32 AM
PoliticsWatch: Transport Minister on new four-lane highway to WhangāreiThe Brynderwyn Hills section is expected to pass to the east of the current route. 22 Apr 11:04 PM
New ZealandOne dead, two seriously injured in Waikato crashEmergency services were called to the crash just after 4pm.21 Apr 06:06 AM
New ZealandOne dead, helicopters respond as two-car Easter crash closes SH3 in TaranakiEmergency services were notified of the crash at about 2.30pm. 21 Apr 03:37 AM
New Zealand'Solution needed': SH1 opens at Brynderwyns but long-term fix still neededCyclone Tam caused a slip on SH1 near the Brynderwyns, prompting calls for permanent fix.20 Apr 10:17 PM
CrimeBusiness owner's double life as city's most prolific tagger, 'Blume'He owned a company worth seven figures by day. By night, he caused over $1m in damage.20 Apr 07:00 AM
EditorialEditorial: NZTA's outdated e-scooter regulations need a serious overhaulOPINION: Thousands of e-scooters on NZ roads are illegal due to outdated NZTA rules. 18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZA potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.18 Apr 08:01 AM
New ZealandSH2 median barrier fight: Campaigners claim truck drove on wrong sideWire median barriers have removed right turns on SH2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa.17 Apr 05:05 AM
New ZealandDriver frustration as Napier roadworks cause car damageRob Tranter faced delays after his van was damaged on Meeanee Rd.17 Apr 12:01 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail fined $63,000 for safety breach that endangered 90 passengersRail operator penalised after a train ran a red signal on June 17, 2023.15 Apr 05:35 AM
PoliticsDriver licence changes: Govt proposes to scrap second practical test, reduce eyesight testsThe changes are open for consultation from tomorrow.13 Apr 06:07 AM
Travel newsEaster, school holiday pinch expected at Auckland Airport, city trains off rails for 2 weeksTravelling by plane, train or automobile in Auckland these holidays? Plan ahead. 11 Apr 03:22 AM
New ZealandFreight train, rail maintenance truck collision sparks investigationsStaff managed to jump out of the truck before the collision.07 Apr 11:07 PM
New ZealandLocals take NZTA median barriers fight to ParliamentRochelle Zajko's petition calls for barrier gaps and safe turning bays.07 Apr 08:00 PM
