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!['Gobsmacked': Nearly $1m spent on consultants to investigate long tunnel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Gobsmacked': Nearly $1m spent on consultants to investigate long tunnel
The Minister of Transport says a further $550k could be needed to investigate the tunnel.
![Five dead in crash sees Waikato's May road toll almost double in a night](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Five dead in crash sees Waikato's May road toll almost double in a night
In 2022 and 2023, the Waikato region had the highest road death toll in the country.
![Watch: Govt spends 'much-needed' $63m to keep Surf Life Saving and Coastguard running](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Watch: Govt spends 'much-needed' $63m to keep Surf Life Saving and Coastguard running
Prime Minister Chris Luxon was joined by Transport Minister Simeon Brown.
![NZTA tells dealers to repay Clean Car rebates on almost 200 EVs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
NZTA tells dealers to repay Clean Car rebates on almost 200 EVs
Dealers pocketed subsidies of up to $7000 per vehicle, then sold them on too quickly.
![Soaring airfares: Air NZ happy 'to open the books' as political heat grows](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Soaring airfares: Air NZ happy 'to open the books' as political heat grows
Government not ruling out market study of domestic ticket prices.
![Thousands of Auckland roads affected by Minister’s speed limit reduction reversal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Thousands of Auckland roads affected by Minister’s speed limit reduction reversal
AT says on roads with lower speeds, fewer people have died or been injured.
![Labour's transport plans 'unaffordable and undeliverable', officials say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Labour's transport plans 'unaffordable and undeliverable', officials say
Officials warned revenue, mainly fuel taxes, would need to double.
![Road to Zero expert says speed limit changes will drive up deaths](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Road to Zero expert says speed limit changes will drive up deaths
It comes after the initiative was scrapped and officials work on a new safety policy.
![Simon Bridges to become NZTA chair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Simon Bridges to become NZTA chair
The former National leader and Transport Minister will chair Waka Kotahi's board.
![Drop in speed limits on parts of SH1 between Kaitāia and Pukenui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Drop in speed limits on parts of SH1 between Kaitāia and Pukenui
The SH1 route from Kaitāia to Pukenui gets speed limits reduced.
![Hybrid owners trying to remove plugs to avoid road user charges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Hybrid owners trying to remove plugs to avoid road user charges
PHEV owners will pay twice - even if their battery's range is now next-to-nothing.
![Billions short each year: NZTA Waka Kotahi warns it will spend twice its funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Billions short each year: NZTA Waka Kotahi warns it will spend twice its funding
Agency concedes many of its projects will be deferred or delayed.
![Editorial: No free ride - EV owners must pay their share](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Editorial: No free ride - EV owners must pay their share
OPINION: Electric cars' long-time exemption from road charges expires on April 1.
![Killer stretch of road: Six dead in under a year prompts urgent safety work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Killer stretch of road: Six dead in under a year prompts urgent safety work
The 11km stretch of SH1 needs overhaul, NZTA Waka Kotahi says.
!['Far too many': Road toll an alarm for summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Far too many': Road toll an alarm for summer
“You’re only a second away from a truck coming at you.”
![Air pollution kills, costs $10.5b a year — why was clean car discount axed?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Air pollution kills, costs $10.5b a year — why was clean car discount axed?
OPINION: The Herald has mapped data from the Ministry of Transport.
![Death of the Remuera tractor? Find the suburbs with most EVs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Death of the Remuera tractor? Find the suburbs with most EVs
The Herald has mapped data from the Ministry of Transport.
![Auckland's new $56b harbour crossing heading for the rocks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Auckland's new $56b harbour crossing heading for the rocks
Nine plans for a new harbour crossing have come and gone since 1998.
![Death of skilled pilot an accident, coroner rules](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Death of skilled pilot an accident, coroner rules
Noel Wilson was flying a Robinson R22 when he crashed in forest terrain near Reefton.
![Hooking up again: Virgin Australia and Air NZ get cosy on the Tasman again](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Hooking up again: Virgin Australia and Air NZ get cosy on the Tasman again
Codeshare makes it easier for Virgin passengers to fly around Aotearoa.
![Opinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Opinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalition
OPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.