'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.'
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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.
Road worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigating
A road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.
'The risk of death is higher': What Cabinet knew when it raised speed limits on our roads
Cabinet knows higher speeds are dangerous but it's had no advice on the economic benefits.
'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.
Tararua mayor’s ultimatum over highway toll
Her council will refuse to take back maintenance of three detour routes if road is tolled.
Damaged section of SH2 won't have two lanes for 14 months
The 'Devil's Elbow' has 15 major construction sites along it after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Heavier double-decker and electric buses causing more damage to roads
Heavier buses are damaging roads more than the usual diesel buses.
State Highway 3 closed following ‘serious crash’ near Taranaki; two injured
Motorists are told to expect delays.
No NZTA funding to replace three cyclone-destroyed bridges
'Some bridges did not meet the criteria, which is disappointing news for affected whānau.'
Dannevirke SH2 northbound closure: detour in place for asphalt resurfacing
Asphalt resurfacing for section of SH2 in Dannevirke.
Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.
Car trapped under pickup truck after three-vehicle rush-hour crash on Auckland motorway
“Delay your journey or use an alternative route.”
NZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1
A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.
Scared kids push to slash speed limit past Gisborne school after cars clocked at 106km/h
Lives at risk: Speedsters clocked driving 106km/h past rural school.
Three people injured after truck and car crash on SH3
One man was seriously injured and was transported to hospital by helicopter.
Highway fire: Emergency services put out two blazes on Bay of Plenty roadside
The road has now reopened.
Cyclone recovery work nears completion in Coromandel
More than $170 million has gone into the Coromandel following the cyclones.
What you need to know about road closures on SH1
NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.
New airport mall 'more popular than we thought it was going to be'
'Main priority was getting people to the terminals. That was prioritised at all times.'