The road has now reopened in both directions via one lane.

At least 10 trucks were affected.

He says 'minimum' safety improvement should be 'some kind of gate' at the crossing.

And it's proposed to benefit Tauranga "significantly faster" than what's already promised.

Traffic data showed an increase of 20 per cent, or around 500 vehicles per day.

'The roads are the worst I've seen them,' says McLeod Cranes’ Scott McLeod.

National's call for a timely service as taxpayers complain about phone wait times.

Man takes on Waka Kotahi - and wins.

Some leaders might not even be around when it's time to "cut the ribbon".

'We are unable to provide a likely reopening time presently,' the agency said.

Physical works under way for the construction of a bridge reconnecting State Highway 25.

Geotech engineers advise it is not safe to re-open State Highway 25.

Five motorists, including a couple in a campervan, became trapped on Saturday.

The roads impacted are in Auckland and Tauranga.

Contractors and arborists will be inspecting cliffs.

Motorists lodge 33 complaints in 10 days.

The watch is in place until Tuesday morning.

Waka Kotahi has advised of the following roadworks in the Coromandel

There are three options for a permanent solution to fix the highway.

Drivers should visit the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner for more details.

The Whakatāne River reaches its second warning level - farmers are urged to move stock.

Wentworth River Bridge on the outskirts of Whangamatā will be closed to all traffic.

Northland Civil Defence says Top Energy NZ and Northpower are reporting some outages.

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he has a close eye on sub-tropical storm.

Locals pleased about "major milestone", but say it won't be a congestion 'silver bullet'