Waikato HeraldMayor defends cyclone response as clean-up beginsCyclone Vaianu brought wind gusts up to 125km/h and waves reaching 11.4m.12 Apr 11:22 PM
Waikato HeraldOne person dies in SH1 crash near Lake TaupōThe crash was reported shortly after 1.10pm near Rawhira Rd.08 Mar 06:29 AM
Waikato HeraldMajor North Island highway set for three weeks of overnight closuresDrivers on the SH41–SH47–SH4–SH49 detour should allow about 35 extra minutes.01 Feb 10:15 PM
LiveWaikato HeraldWatch: Trapped trucks wind past slips in Awakino Gorge, emergency centre set up as rivers rise14 Oct 12:27 AM
Waikato HeraldCouncils roll out summer roadworks as chipseal wins over asphalt on cost12 Oct 09:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Significant step forward': Cambridge to Piarere expressway gets green lightMore than 20,000 vehicles use the Cambridge to Piarerre stretch of SH1 every day.25 Sep 03:05 AM
Waikato HeraldSH1B Telephone Rd rail crossing to reopen after safety upgradesThe road and rail crossing have been closed since 2022 due to safety concerns.29 Jul 05:36 AM
Waikato HeraldGusty day ahead: 90km/h winds may close lanes on Auckland Harbour BridgeWinds on the bridge could reach 75-80km/h between 11am and 7pm.14 Jul 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTruck hits overbridge in Hamilton, causes Fieldays delaysPolice said the truck had been removed, but traffic management was still in place.12 Jun 12:31 AM
Waikato HeraldWhen speed limit on Napier-Taupō state highway will increaseThe limit was cut to 80km/h in February 2022. Now it's going back to 100km/h.18 May 09:57 PM
Waikato HeraldNZTA defends oversight of powerful highway speed camera systemNZTA aims to establish governance groups for camera operations and strategy.30 Apr 04:50 AM
Waikato HeraldNapier-Taupō Rd speed limit returns to 100km/h after public supportThe 60% of submitters who wanted all of the Napier-Taupō Rd back to 100km/h will get it.24 Apr 04:13 AM
Waikato HeraldSH1 accelerated roadworks hit halfway milestoneThe project was first announced in August.23 Apr 04:32 AM
Waikato HeraldOne dead, two seriously injured in Waikato crashEmergency services were called to the crash just after 4pm.21 Apr 06:06 AM
Waikato HeraldSH35 on East Cape partially closed as Cyclone Tam continues to lash NZA potential low-system is set to form on the northeast coast of New Zealand.18 Apr 08:01 AM
Waikato HeraldKiwiRail fined $63,000 for safety breach that endangered 90 passengersRail operator penalised after a train ran a red signal on June 17, 2023.15 Apr 05:35 AM
Waikato HeraldLocals take NZTA median barriers fight to ParliamentRochelle Zajko's petition calls for barrier gaps and safe turning bays.07 Apr 08:00 PM
Waikato Herald'Do not do it': Coroner's plea to drivers after three alcohol-related crash deathsSahil Prasad was driving home when he was struck by Jack Halliday, driving a work ute.31 Mar 07:00 AM
Waikato HeraldDesert Road reopens after closure cost freight industry $100,000 dailyThe Desert Road closure forced 800 trucks daily on to a 40-minute detour.13 Mar 03:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTruck crash closes part of SH1 in Waikato, delays expectedEmergency services responded to the incident around 10am.12 Mar 10:32 PM
Waikato HeraldCyclist injured in Coromandel crash, road closedThe crash involved a vehicle and a bicycle on Main Rd (State Highway 25).12 Mar 10:10 PM
Waikato HeraldDesert Rd to reopen, further work required laterThe state highway has been closed between Tūrangi and Waiōuru since January 13.12 Mar 09:37 PM
Waikato Herald'Now worse than ever': Locals outraged as new Bombay traffic lights cause long queuesNZTA says queues will improve as the software adapts and motorists adjust.28 Feb 06:41 AM
Waikato HeraldSection of Desert Road reopens earlyThe section of SH1 from Tūrangi to Rangipō can be used by 'light vehicles'.24 Feb 02:02 AM
Waikato HeraldLogging truck trailer rolls off road near WhangamatāThe road was partially blocked.21 Feb 02:57 AM
Waikato Herald‘Not far from the finish line’: New approach to Piarere roundaboutThe new Piarere roundabout approach will open on February 25.17 Feb 03:53 AM
Waikato Herald‘Nothing I could have done’: Driver’s plea after fatal crashIn February 2024, the region's road death toll was zero.13 Feb 03:46 AM
Waikato HeraldSpeed limit hike on SH5 ‘reckless’, raises crash concernsAn independent study found the 80km/h limit prevented 34 crashes in a year.06 Feb 09:00 PM
