New ZealandBitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detourA courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.05 Feb 12:32 AM
New ZealandUnbelievabull! Small towns rocked by confusing signThe sign near Bulls incorrectly states SH1 is closed, diverting traffic early.03 Feb 07:44 PM
New ZealandWhich Rotorua roads' speed limits will riseOne local says one proposal could result in injuries – or deaths.03 Feb 04:02 PM
New ZealandMain roads into Wellington closing for maintenanceNZTA is warning motorists in the capital they will need to start planning ahead.03 Feb 03:33 AM
New ZealandSH1 reopens after truck crash ‘chaos’ forces motorists on 33km rural detour'There’s hundreds of people trying to traverse Northland’s new state highway.'03 Feb 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 'Faster you go – the bigger the mess' so Govt better know what it’s doingOPINION: NZ's annual road toll is a national shame and speed is often a factor.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLicence lost: Elderly man fights doctor's claim he's not fit to drive anymoreThe man had dementia and a condition that put him at risk of falling asleep in the day.01 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandSH27 Waharoa Rd to be closed for four weeksThe works are a part of the Government’s $2 billion investment.30 Jan 11:03 PM
New ZealandCambridge Rd to open days ahead of scheduleSheet piling works for the Tauriko Enabling Works project are ahead of schedule.29 Jan 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDug down, walls now rising for $400m Mount Maunganui retirement villageA giant sandpile sits at the centre of the site where perimeter walls have been built.28 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Highway sealing, gun seized and reading ambassador wantedNews snippets from the Far North.27 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small townOhakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.26 Jan 05:50 AM
New ZealandSH2 reopens after fatal crash forces closureThe crash involved two vehicles and occurred about 8.10am, with one death now confirmed.26 Jan 03:36 AM
New ZealandTwo critically injured after state highway crash near Winton, SouthlandAccident has closed part of SH6 and a traffic detour is in place.21 Jan 06:50 AM
New ZealandTruck crash on Tauranga Eastern Link closes laneA two-vehicle crash on SH2 near Pāpāmoa has closed one lane of the road.21 Jan 04:10 AM
New Zealand$40,000 'Lucky angler' prize returns for Bay Bonanza fishing competition in GisborneAbout 120 boats and more than 500 anglers are expected for this year's event.21 Jan 12:11 AM
New ZealandFires break out on Auckland’s Southern MotorwayNZTA said motorists should expect delays as emergency services respond.14 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandWatch: Traffic tail 15km long as road works on SH2 bite, motorists fumeChipseal works cause heavy traffic, delays between Te Puna and Aongatete.14 Jan 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Plan ahead': Major Waikato-BoP roadworks - what you need to knowNZTA says their programme for the remainder of the summer was ambitious.13 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandMajor North Island route closed for two monthsGround temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.12 Jan 06:23 PM
New ZealandReducing death: Road layout changes under way with Taupō vehicle safety centre constructionThe changing road layouts and speed restrictions will be in place from January until May.10 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Not everyone pays attention': Fake NZTA toll scam circulatingA toll fee scam targets Tauranga residents via text message.09 Jan 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Rollercoaster year': Entrepreneurs share their highs and lowsNew products and international expansion are on the cards for the two businesses.08 Jan 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Common sense needed over use of police resourcesOPINION: Police need to 'hunt where the ducks are'.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly frustrating': Police disappointed in holiday road tollTwenty-one people died in road crashes during the last Christmas period.29 Dec 04:40 AM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2024?As the year draws to a close, the Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.28 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandThis speed camera makes almost $1.5m in six monthsThe three top cameras collected $3.1 million during the first six months of 2024.25 Dec 07:28 PM
New ZealandTraffic delays on SH2 in Hutt Valley after motorbike crashThe motorway has now reopened in both directions. 24 Dec 11:24 PM
New Zealand‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZMeanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.24 Dec 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Businesspeople better than career politiciansOPINION: 'We are becoming a nation much like the US – full of diatribe and hatred.'22 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pothole Nation': Slow-moving road trips await Kiwi holidaymakers this summerAA's message to drivers: Be prepared for roadie delays – be polite to road workers.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDates confirmed for major closure of SH1 at KarapiroThe detour of SH1 at Karapiro will take an extra 18 minutes.19 Dec 03:54 AM
New ZealandSH1 open to the North: Mangamuka Gorge ready for summer trafficMangamuka Gorge has opened again after years of closure after rain caused multiple slips.19 Dec 02:58 AM
New ZealandRoads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crashParts of the motorway network will be clogged during the Christmas exodus.18 Dec 11:55 PM
