PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 100 local roads still damaged: How do councils choose which to fix first?While repairs to our roads are now under way, which ones will happen first?02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTemporary bridges for Hawke's Bay could be 'two or three months' awayIt will fall to district councils to determine if they need a temporary bridge.02 Mar 04:06 AM
New Zealand'Flat-out': Road crews work around the clock to restore access in Hawke's BayIt comes as autumn rainfall totals are predicted to be normal or above normal.01 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Bridge to close for five hours for full-load testingThe aim of the testing is to allow Waka Kotahi NZTA to open up both lanes of the bridge.28 Feb 09:11 PM
New ZealandWet tar seal turns quick trip for a pie into $5000 bill no one is fronting forDan Tothill, reliant on his car due to a knee injury, has had to go without since January.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH1 through Brynderwyns to partially re-openThe road will be open to northbound traffic only.28 Feb 03:40 AM
New ZealandRouted: Some highways will take months to reopenCountry's roading network has significant damage and some routes complete rebuilds.27 Feb 06:18 PM
New ZealandHopes Twin Cities' public transport can return amid congestionLocalised bus services are expected to return to Napier and Hastings this week.27 Feb 02:54 AM
New Zealand'The last thing we need’: Mayor Brown's warning for Aucklanders amid flash flooding concernsA severe thunderstorm watch covers Auckland, Great Barrier Island, Northland, Coromandel.23 Feb 11:31 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Maps of road closures across state highway networkCyclone Gabrielle caused widespread damage, closing roads and isolating communities.23 Feb 04:23 AM
New ZealandState Highway 4 between Raetihi and Ūpokongaro re-openedThe road had been closed since Wednesday, February 15 due to slips and fallen trees.20 Feb 11:04 PM
New ZealandTruck and trailer units banned from Cove RdA major blockage on Cove Rd prompted a ban by Civil Defence.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFresh geotechnical assessment for SH4 after new slip'We know this will be frustrating for people in the area.'19 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandDon’t expect gold-plated roading fixes after cyclone, Kelvin Davis saysPM Chris Hipkins has promised repairs for Tairawhiti, so what about Te Tai Tokerau?17 Feb 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWho’s in charge? The battle for control of the Auckland portWhen Mayor Wayne Brown told the Auckland port company what to do, the company said no.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLowering speed limits ‘incredibly dangerous’, Wairarapa businessman saysHe claims slower drivers are more likely to be distracted. Waka Kotahi disagrees.08 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandUrgent work to open new access to Raglan across private propertyFence and tree removal begin but no date yet for diversion completion.07 Feb 04:47 AM
New ZealandTasman, West Coast motorists warned amid slips and flooding not to travel unless 'absolutely essential'Police are urging motorists to obey signage that says roads are closed.05 Feb 07:55 AM
New ZealandWatch: Shocking aerial video shows gaping hole where Coromandel roadway once stoodAmateur pilot Philip Hart captured the footage this weekend.05 Feb 05:34 AM
New ZealandGreat escape: Sodden holidaymakers cause traffic congestion north of AucklandState Highway 1 heading north of Auckland is congested as long weekend traffic builds up.03 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandSH1 over the Brynderwyns in Northland open to northbound traffic todayAfter being closed more than a week, one lane of SH1 over the Brynderwyns is open.03 Feb 07:23 PM
New ZealandCoromandel declares state of emergency, travelling in the region 'strongly discouraged'Auckland's Emergency Management team will provide an update this afternoon.03 Feb 08:58 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'I dropped the ball' - Mayor Brown sorry for flood response, extends state of emergencyMayor acknowledged he 'made mistakes' in his response to the deluge.03 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandLive: Surface flooding returns in Auckland, 200 properties now uninhabitableDecision due later today on whether to extend Auckland state of emergency.02 Feb 09:17 PM
New ZealandScale of damage to state highway a ‘revelation’ - Coromandel mayorAnother 60 or 70 metres has dropped away in 24 hours.02 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandBrynderwyn Hills to stay shut after ill-fated attempt at reopeningRecurring slip thwarts plans for four-hour reopening of SH1 tonight.01 Feb 04:08 AM
New ZealandFlooded road to recovery from stormy weather begins for Hawke’s BayHawke's Bay gets a break after an extraordinary downpour.28 Jan 10:06 PM
New ZealandFlooding closes Auckland motorways, cars left floatingAuckland is under a state of emergency after heavy rain causes widespread damage.27 Jan 05:31 PM
New ZealandLive: State of emergency in Auckland - one dead; New SH1 motorway opened to rescue motorists; airport closedThe Fire Service has made more than 1500 callouts to help people in need.27 Jan 04:17 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence warning: Rising floodwaters trap residents in West Auckland, NZDF called inRising floodwaters have left streets and homes swamped.27 Jan 05:36 AM
New ZealandLive: Heavy rain, strong winds wreak havoc in Auckland, North Island regionsRain is battering Auckland and the top of the North Island.26 Jan 10:54 PM
New ZealandCracked Coromandel highway reopens, images show large fissures across roadMotorists using SH25A will only be allowed to drive on the road between 7am - 7pm.16 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandAshburton viaduct one of the most hit in the countryThree times in the last three years a driver has crashed into the Tinwald rail bridge.14 Jan 11:07 PM
New ZealandTrapped residents to travel in convoy on storm-damaged East Coast highwayToday the transport agency will lead the first convoy between Tokomaru and Tolaga Bay.12 Jan 07:32 PM
