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 Herald'Do not do it': Coroner's plea to drivers after three alcohol-related crash deaths31 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
Waikato HeraldBitumen spill wreaks havoc on vehicles along SH47 detourA courier driver noticed tarseal wrapped around his truck's wheels.05 Feb 12:32 AM
Waikato HeraldSH27 Waharoa Rd to be closed for four weeksThe works are a part of the Government’s $2 billion investment.30 Jan 11:03 PM
Waikato Herald'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small townOhakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.26 Jan 05:50 AM
Waikato Herald'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
Waikato HeraldMajor North Island route closed for two monthsGround temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.12 Jan 06:23 PM
Waikato HeraldReducing 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
Waikato HeraldHamilton roadworks continue, road closures in place until FebruaryAt least 28km of roads will be resealed and six roads will be rebuilt.07 Jan 12:16 AM
Waikato HeraldA 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
Waikato HeraldDates confirmed for major closure of SH1 at KarapiroThe detour of SH1 at Karapiro will take an extra 18 minutes.19 Dec 03:54 AM
Waikato HeraldRoads 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
Waikato HeraldSH1 at Karāpiro to close up to four times a year for maintenance worksThe first closure will take place for four days in January.12 Dec 01:13 AM
Waikato HeraldIronman 70.3: Two major Rotorua-Taupō routes closed this weekendKiwi triathletes will race in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō this weekend.11 Dec 09:42 PM
Waikato HeraldMajor North Island roundabout milestone approachesConstruction of the new 60m Piarere roundabout is reaching another milestone.11 Dec 07:02 PM
