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Residents 'insulted' after NZTA scraps upgrade for 'worst intersection in NZ'
The intersection is described as the worst in New Zealand.

NZTA says new revenue needed and is discussing structure of debts
The transport agency will have a $6b annual deficit by the end of the decade.

'Absolutely unacceptable': Investigation after firearm threat against road worker
Police believe the firearm was an air rifle and are working to find the person involved.

'Expect long delays': Multi-vehicle collision on major West Auckland highway
A collision involving a truck and a vehicle has left a driver seriously injured.

'Surgical change': Transport Minister, mayor wield knife to reform Auckland Transport
Local Boards, not AT, will decide projects in their communities.

Council to 'take back control' of Auckland Transport's policy functions
The two Browns have announced a major shake-up to Auckland Transport's functions.

Desert Rd closure pushed back a week but concerns remain
'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'

Bus and train fares set to soar with new NZTA targets
NZTA has asked council authorities to hit high revenue targets.

Wellington traffic eases after crashes on Ngauranga Gorge and SH2
NZTA says drivers should still expect delays in both areas.

Driver protection screens to be installed on all Auckland buses by 2026
Bus drivers have been regularly targeted with violence and racist abuse in recent months.

Gisborne's speed limit changes under threat as Govt shifts gears
Gisborne implemented reduced speed limits in July, supported by public consultation.

'Best solution': SH1 section set to partially reopen this week
'We lost four days of work since we started work in this area, all because of rain.'

Desert Road shutting for nearly two months
'We need a minimum ground temperature of 13C to carry out pavement works.'

Two crashes on SH29, lower Kaimai Range
Emergency services are responding to a vehicle crash on SH29 in the lower Kaimai Range.

Fake plates outsmarting speed cameras, Northland leaders warn
A councillor was alerted to the issue by an NZTA staff member.

Whangaparāoa residents furious over ferry service review
Peninsula commuters are angry another service is on the chopping black.

'Get rid of it': Gisborne councillors discuss Grey St trial safety concerns with staff
Protesters demand change as councillors debate Grey St intersection safety issues.

Protests to choke motorways, harbour bridge: Two anti-Govt demonstrations in four days
NZTA says it is liaising with police, warns Aucklanders to be prepared for disruptions.

Twin tunnels or mega-tunnel? Government reveals its plan for Wellington's future
'These improvements will result in significant travel time savings during peak times.'

Watch: Increasingly loud highway bridge becoming 'unnerving' to cross, truckie says
New decking is to blame for the 'increased noise'.

Sporting events see SH1 road works at Taupō jump the queue
Originally, NZTA planned for a second SH1 closure between Ātiamuri to Wairākei.

Great news for Far North: Date confirmed for Mangamuka Gorge highway reopening
An event of some sort will be held to coincide with the reopening.

How to make the Public Works Act work for you if your land is needed for a highway
Land is needed for the SH1 corridor, but what about the property owners?

Who's watching you? Auckland's surveillance camera network revealed
As new hi-tech equipment arrives, the Herald does a stocktake on the city.

Coromandel bridge project wins consultancy award
'Reconnecting communities safely and quickly following natural disasters is critical.'

Death of rare frogs linked to Brynderwyns roading work
Native frogs were endangered by concrete used in the upgrade, a report says.

Groundwork begins for four-lane Hawke’s Bay Expressway, construction start date moved forward
Groundwork is under way and Govt says the construction start date has been moved forward.

Transmission Gully link road closed for 'critical' work
A link road on Wellington's Transmission Gully is about to be ripped up.