School bus operators try to steer through driver shortages
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No opening date or cost for Pūhoi to Warkworth highway
The 18km motorway is expected to shave 11 minutes off driving to Warkworth.
'Worst I've ever seen': One dead, four injured after serious crash between Puhoi and Warkworth
Long delays after the fatal crash.
Watch: Bright lights appear in Northland night sky
Starlink has launched several chains of up to 60 satellites in recent years.
Man under police guard in hospital after Warkworth crash
The man was injured after eventually crashing the vehicle into a pole - 70km away.
Roads to nowhere: Covid holding back key projects
Puhoi to Warkworth and the Hamilton bypass were meant to open this summer. They won't.
Multi-vehicle crash causes traffic delays north of Auckland
The main road is under stop/go management as debris is cleared.
Warkworth: It would be a pity to rush through without stopping
Warkworth is a top spot for a pit-stop on a classic Kiwi road trip.
Live: 28 locations of interest added as lockdown day 12 begins; 82 new Covid cases with tough week ahead
The curve is bending, says one expert, but not fast enough.
After 53 years together, a man will watch from road as wife buried under lockdown restrictions
He has been told he could be removed from the burial grounds if he tries to enter.
Welcome to 'Deltaport': Iconic sign hit by late-night vandal
The "Devo-stating" change was made by bubble-busting vandals who struck at night.
Why do some parts of Auckland have nicer, cleaner playgrounds?
Two councillors are calling out the lack of funding for South Auckland facilities.
Warkworth crash victim dies four days after accident
The crash, that happened on midday Saturday, claimed the life of an 83-year-old days later
Auckland to Kerikeri growth corridor planned to aid development
Urban growth corridor stretching from Auckland to the Bay of Islands moves closer.
Plans revealed for Auckland's cycling, walking and horse trail
The trail will wind its way through beaches, regional parks and forests.
Firefighters tackle well-involved house fire in Warkworth
Three trucks and a fire investigator responded.
Pakiri sand mining gouging trenches in sea floor
Evidence of significant ecological disturbance and consent breaches forced a review.
Big whale takes '3 months' to decompose
Intricate ecosystem and rescue attempts outlined as whale rescues capture attention.
Woman crawls several hundred metres up bank after crash
The woman suffered moderate injuries after careering hundreds of metres down the bank.
Thousands of Auckland households face rate rise up to 23 per cent
Many of the 7500 households have poor public transport and no footpaths.
Two motorbike riders die in separate crashes within minutes of each other
Both riders died at the scene of the crashes.
SH1 blocked: Four people injured after crash north of Auckland
State Highway 1 at Dome Valley has been blocked by a two-vehicle crash.
One dead in crash south of Warkworth, SH1 reopens
One person died and another suffered minor injuries.
Big delays from Puhoi to Warkworth as holidaymakers head out
Holidaymakers are being reminded to stay safe on the roads.
River death: Car sails over playground - 'seconds away from bigger tragedy'
Eyewitnesses say the car plunged to earth as if in a movie stunt scene.
One dead after car crashes into river at Warkworth
Police received a report of a car going into the water just after 5pm.
Covering Covid's gaps: Experts warn serious health worker burden looms
Hundreds of migrant health workers have entered NZ, but experts say it's no enough.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).
Wanted woman arrested after rescue from river mud
Woman had reportedly gone to collect shells by the river when she got into strife.
Mark Francis sheds more light on 'speculative' Warkworth deal
Francis described the risks he took as high but denies conflict with Augusta.
First piece of road laid on Puhoi to Warkworth motorway
The 18.5km motorway will now open in May 2022, just before Queens Birthday Weekend.
Dramatic river rescue: Motorist plucked from ute in raging flood
The flooded ford was already well above the windows of the stricken ute when help came.
Safety fears over $700m highway north of Auckland
Claims have been made that the concrete decking slabs will not be strong enough.