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
Waikato HeraldDesert Rd closure pushed back a week but concerns remain'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'02 Dec 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldTelephone Rd to reopen next year after being closed since 2022Transport Minister Simeon Brown shared the announcement yesterday.29 Nov 02:42 AM
Waikato HeraldSH29 Piarere roundabout approach in need of urgent repairsEmergency road repairs are being carried out tomorrow, November 28.27 Nov 12:36 AM
Waikato HeraldDetours: Waikato Expressway closures start this SundayNgāruawāhia section of Waikato Expressway to close day and night until mid-December.20 Nov 05:00 PM
Waikato Herald'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.'19 Nov 07:40 AM
Waikato HeraldDesert Road shutting for nearly two months'We need a minimum ground temperature of 13C to carry out pavement works.'18 Nov 04:00 PM
Waikato HeraldRoad worker threatened with firearm on SH1, police investigatingA road worker was threatened with a firearm on State Highway 1, near Ātiamuri.10 Nov 09:37 PM
Waikato HeraldNew ‘high-tech weigh station' near Taupō to improve road safetyConstruction has begun on a “high-tech weigh station” adjacent to State Highways 1 and 5.06 Nov 12:00 AM
Waikato HeraldSporting events see SH1 road works at Taupō jump the queueOriginally, NZTA planned for a second SH1 closure between Ātiamuri to Wairākei.31 Oct 05:00 PM
Waikato HeraldCoromandel bridge project wins consultancy award'Reconnecting communities safely and quickly following natural disasters is critical.'25 Oct 03:05 AM
Waikato HeraldWaikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track BillThe 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.10 Oct 04:06 AM
Waikato HeraldNZTA advises Auckland to Wellington motorists to avoid SH1A detour of 23km or about 16mins will be in place.04 Oct 04:13 AM
Waikato HeraldThree people injured after truck and car crash on SH3One man was seriously injured and was transported to hospital by helicopter.30 Sep 09:54 PM
Waikato HeraldCyclone recovery work nears completion in CoromandelMore than $170 million has gone into the Coromandel following the cyclones.26 Sep 05:34 AM
Waikato HeraldWhat you need to know about road closures on SH1NZTA says motorists can expect 'roadworks galore' on SH1 due to major projects.23 Sep 08:15 PM
Waikato Herald'No doubt' road works will cause disruption in Waikato in the next six monthsRoad rebuild works started in several locations across Waikato this week.19 Sep 08:00 PM
Waikato HeraldSH1 closure for road maintenanceResidents and businesses within the closure points would have access to their properties.04 Sep 02:17 AM
Waikato Herald'Expect congestion': Waikato River off limits for Māori King's funeral, road detours in placeA section of the Waikato River between the Pūkete Boat Ramp and Huntly will close.03 Sep 04:48 AM
Waikato HeraldResidents invited to cross Hamilton's newest bridge before it opens to trafficThe bridge is part of the Peacocke Programme, which will eventually house 20,000 people.30 Aug 04:57 AM
Waikato HeraldPiarere roundabout to be in use from SeptemberConstruction of the roundabout got underway in January.27 Aug 05:05 AM
Waikato HeraldMedian barrier work to cease on SH2Residents have been protesting the barriers for several months.23 Aug 02:05 AM
Waikato HeraldDesert Rd reopens as polar vortex clips NZ'Yo-yo weather': A spell of calmer weather is forecast midweek.19 Aug 08:23 PM
Waikato Herald'No longer an emergency': Coromandel speed limits to return to normalThere is some community support for retaining reduced speeds.15 Aug 07:00 AM
Waikato HeraldSH2 barriers could impede escape in tsunami - residentThe transport agency has spent $164 million on safety improvements.14 Aug 08:18 PM
Waikato Herald16 months of diversions: Major State Highway 1 roadworks begin next monthMaintenance work will be done on a large proportion of SH1 in Waikato by the end of 2025.11 Aug 09:04 PM
Waikato HeraldKey route: SH1-SH29 intersection work 'on track'NZTA Waka Kotahi on track to finish the work in mid to late 2025.07 Aug 09:38 PM
Waikato Herald'Abysmal': Campaigner's four-point plan to fix SH29 woesThe Kaimai resident has been campaigning for improvements for nine years.02 Aug 07:30 AM
