Waikato road deaths six times higher this month than in June 2023
This time last year, Waikato's road death toll was one. Today, the toll reached six.
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New Waikato River bridge for Taupō brought forward
Detailed planning for a second Waikato River bridge in Taupō to get under way soon.
Overnight closures on SH1 at Ngāruawāhia return for two weeks
NZTA said the closures were necessary due to remedial and safety improvements.
SH27 Matamata to close for three nights
The testing is necessary ahead of road rehabilitation work.
Massive tree root holds up traffic in Coromandel
A fallen 20-tonne tree is behind ongoing hold ups on SH25 in the Coromandel.
Partial access restored on Thames Coast Highway
One lane of SH25 north of Thames has reopened.
Multiple fallen trees and slips closes SH25 north of Thames
The road is closed on the western side of the Coromandel Pemninsula.
$4b fund to fix 62,000 road potholes nationwide
More than $2 billion in funding will go towards fixing state highway potholes.
Night works scheduled for SH1 near Cambridge
Finishing touches are being applied to a fifth turnaround bay.
What's going on with this Tairua one-lane bridge?
The ongoing bridge maintenance works raised questions among ratepayers.
NZTA focusing on 'reactive activities' as pothole season arrives
Winter means potholes and flooding are the big issues for motorists.
Lengthy evening detours for Coromandel motorists this week
Lengthy detours for Coromandel motorists this week.
NZTA to reduce investment in Te Huia passenger train
The NZTA board made the decision at a meeting yesterday.
Motorists asked to prepare for congestion between Cambridge and Piarere
The SH1 safety improvements are in the final stages.
Te Huia train service at risk of discontinuing without NZTA funding
A recent review acknowledged 315 individual records of Te Huia train delays last year.
Te Rapa section of Waikato Expressway in need of ramp closures until June
Resurfacing works are moving into the next phase.
Several Waikato roads impacted by NZTA 'reactive repair' works
A variety of safety improvements across the Waikato have started, or will amp up soon.
Why the free ride for resitting drivers licence tests may end
Delays for practical test bookings have soared since resit fees were scrapped in October.
Winter road maintenance amps up in Waikato
This means delays or detours in some local areas.
SH3 works see partial daytime closures, delays of up to 20 minutes
Three days of partial closures are planned for Awakino Gorge, Waitomo.
Truck crash closes SH27 from Tatuanui to Tahuna for hours
One patient in moderate condition was taken to Waikato Hospital via ambulance.
Piarere roundabout project moves to next stage
Work on the Piarere roundabout is on schedule.
Council backs down over third Cambridge bridge location
The location for the new bridge is something that will need community input.
Supercars champ announces return to racing in New Zealand
The inaugural Taupō Super400 is coming closer as NZTA warns people of heavy traffic.
Major Hamilton route closed at times for re-surfacing
A 6km section of the Waikato Expressway at Te Rapa is getting a new surface.
Karangahake Gorge to close for five nights
Traffic would be reduced to a single lane from April 7.
'Delays inevitable': A guide to Waikato roadworks this Easter
NZTA is expecting more than 20,000 extra vehicles on the roads this weekend.
Vege truck crashes and spills load, SH27 now reopened
Police said they were notified at 4.25am a truck and trailer unit had crashed.
Chip seal programme halted to prevent damage to Beach Hop vehicles
It's shaping up to be another busy weekend on Waikato roads.
Auckland to Hamilton motorists told to avoid expressway this weekend
Long delays are expected on the Waikato Expressway for the next few weeks.
Transport minister takes to social media over Waikato Expressway delays
Motorists spent hours getting to their destinations. Others simply gave up and went home.
Slip repairs across Coromandel Peninsula delays traffic
NZTA said from mid-March, traffic management would be in place at up to 10 locations.
Piarere safety improvements in final stages
The Hickey Road intersection of SH1 has been known for road deaths and serious injuries.
Third bridge for Cambridge on the cards
Cambridge is in for more walking, cycling and public transport options.