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Coromandel washout: Traffic increase prompts speed limit change
Traffic data showed an increase of 20 per cent, or around 500 vehicles per day.
Crane company boss slams state of NZ roads
'The roads are the worst I've seen them,' says McLeod Cranes’ Scott McLeod.
Pothole pledge endorsed by National Road Carriers
Excessive rainfall has left roads pockmarked with potholes, causing delays and distress.
Luke Kirkness: Engineer's compensation triumph offers hope to motorists
Frustration on the roads: Getting compensation for pothole damage shouldn't be so hard.
Hold up: National calls on Waka Kotahi to answer their 0800 number faster
National's call for a timely service as taxpayers complain about phone wait times.
Pothole plague: Motorist's 'winning formula' for tyre damage compensation
Man takes on Waka Kotahi - and wins.
'Critical' $2b-plus roading overhaul timeline under fire
Some leaders might not even be around when it's time to "cut the ribbon".
Further slips close Coromandel highway
'We are unable to provide a likely reopening time presently,' the agency said.
SH25A re-opening in late March as rebuild starts
Physical works under way for the construction of a bridge reconnecting State Highway 25.
SH25 to remain closed overnight between Ruamahunga and Waiomu
Geotech engineers advise it is not safe to re-open State Highway 25.
Highway staying closed overnight after two large slips
Five motorists, including a couple in a campervan, became trapped on Saturday.
State highway pothole plague - the regions with the most revealed
Pothole plague: The quality of roading is 'leaving a lot to be desired'.
Toll prices increase on three roads as $880m motorway opens
The roads impacted are in Auckland and Tauranga.
The Premium Debate: Mum of injured teen speaks out after street racers arrested
Our readers have their say.
Resilience work on SH2 Karangahake Gorge – delays expected
Contractors and arborists will be inspecting cliffs.
'It was pretty nasty': Driver hits out as potholes cause damage
Motorists lodge 33 complaints in 10 days.
Heavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for region
The watch is in place until Tuesday morning.
The Premium Debate: 33 pothole complaints in 10 days
Online subscribers have their say.
Waka Kotahi gives Coromandel Peninsula road works update
Waka Kotahi has advised of the following roadworks in the Coromandel
'Time is of the essence': $30-40 million bridge to replace SH25A Coromandel
There are three options for a permanent solution to fix the highway.
More Coromandel closures coming up as road works continue
Drivers should visit the Waka Kotahi Journey Planner for more details.
Live: Whakatāne River highest in four years, BoP gorge to remain closed overnight
The Whakatāne River reaches its second warning level - farmers are urged to move stock.
Closures coming up for bridge work
Wentworth River Bridge on the outskirts of Whangamatā will be closed to all traffic.
Live: Part of SH1 closed at Dome Valley, Harbour Bridge could close if wind worsens
Northland Civil Defence says Top Energy NZ and Northpower are reporting some outages.
Live: Auckland, Northland, Coromandel brace for month's rain in two days
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says he has a close eye on sub-tropical storm.
'At last': Final bridge in $262m State Highway 2 project to open
Locals pleased about "major milestone", but say it won't be a congestion 'silver bullet'
Flooding on SH25 Tairua to Whitianga
Flooding has been reported on SH25 Tairua to Whitianga between 309 Rd and Moewai Rd.
Fleeced: Man loses more than $600 in Waka Kotahi text scam
The text asked for a rather large toll road payment.
Traffic building as Easter holidaymakers head home, warnings of 'chaotic' weather
Holiday commuters can expect gridlocked roads as they return home on Easter Monday.
Coromandel Easter traffic advice
State Highway 25 (SH25) around Tairua is expected to be busy northbound.
Coromandel highway: Minister casts doubt on December re-opening
Business leaders met last week in Thames with Transport Minister Michael Wood.
Traffic management measures vandalised at damaged road, council says
Vandalism comes at a cost to the ratepayer, the council said.