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
New ZealandNew images of Pūhoi to Warkworth ‘holiday highway’ revealedThe drive will chop 11 minutes off the current route, Waka Kotahi says.12 Jan 06:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy don't we fix roads before we lower speed limits? The experts reply"Improving road quality is happening, but is necessarily relatively slow.”05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow speed limit reviews could affect your holiday journeyThe Herald analyses the impact speed limit changes could have on journey times.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: How lower speed limits will affect long-distance travel timesLower speed limits could slow productivity too, so where should safety balance lie?03 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Killer state highway zone where speed limit could be cut by 40km/h“You can hear the sirens go off with all the accidents, once a week or so."02 Jan 05:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLower speed limits - and upgrades - ahead for 30% of NZ's state highwaysWaka Kotahi's full plan covering speed limit and safety changes is expected this year.01 Jan 05:11 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is the drive to reduce speed limits the key to lowering road toll?Editorial: Waka Kotahi has big plans for NZ roads, but will they be the panacea we need?01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTaking risks: The shocking stats on who is more likely to die on our roadsFar more men than women are killed every year on New Zealand roads.31 Dec 05:32 PM
New Zealand'I miss him': The deadly consequences of drink-drivingOne man has endured the tragedy of drink-driving for most of his life. He's not alone.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAsphalt gobbler turns road work into recycling magicWaka Kotahi's getting ready for its regular holiday schedule of road resurfacing.17 Dec 12:13 AM
New ZealandEarly Christmas for drivers as new expressway set to openThe opening of the new road has come down to the wire.15 Dec 10:03 PM
New Zealand‘Explanations defy logic’: Woman faked evidence to win Tenancy Tribunal hearingJudge Paul Mabey found there was a 'consistent pattern of fraud' in the woman's offending.10 Dec 01:33 AM
New ZealandNearly 2700 WoFs invalid: Auckland mechanic suspended from performing checks for ‘improper’ inspectionsWaka Kotahi telling vehicle owners with WoFs from Mr Q's Auto Henderson to get new checks.02 Dec 06:09 PM
New ZealandInvestigation into vehicles involved in crashes, badly repaired and soldWaka Kotahi is investigating vehicles reported to have been in accidents last year.27 Nov 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTunnel vision: Is this the solution for $15b second Waitematā harbour crossing?A sleek vision for the future, but which harbour crossing concept will win?22 Nov 04:34 PM
New ZealandTruck driver’s near miss after dangerous illegal decision on SH1 interchangeA truck driver’s dangerous and illegal manoeuvre has been captured on video after the driver nearly caused a a two-truck collision. Video / NZ Transport Agency Waka KotahiWatch11 Feb 03:05 AM