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Lane of Auckland's Southern Motorway blocked by crash, congestion building
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is asking motorists to pass with care and expect delays.
Best of Premium 2023: State highway pothole plague - the regions with the most revealed
Pothole plague: The quality of roading is 'leaving a lot to be desired'.
'Laughing stock': State highway potholes under fire
One motorist slammed the quality of some roads as being 'patches on patches'.
Questions around commercial viability could jeopardise future of Napier-Wairoa rail line
The line was damaged in Cyclone Gabrielle, so is it worth rebuilding?
Why almost everything we know about road safety has changed
Road safety in New Zealand is among the worst in the developed world. Is that okay?
Focus: State Highway 25A - How a bridge saved a community
Chereè Kinnear travels to the Coromandel Peninsula to meet with the locals who were most impacted by State Highway 25A's closure. Video / Ben Dickens and Chereè Kinnear Additional Cinematography / Corey Fleming Additional Cinematography / Mike Scott
Brynderwyns to close for nine weeks next year, NZTA confirms
Easter is set to be spared as plans for the closure of the Brynderwyns are revealed.
Delays on Auckland's SH16 after crash during rush hour
There are hold-ups for westbound traffic on the Northwestern Motorway.
The best and worst times to travel this holiday season
Thousands of New Zealanders will be hitting the road to get to the beach and the bach.
'Absurd delays': Auckland motorists furious over year-long wait to sit driver licence test
Parents say booking system shows year-long wait but NZTA disputes claims.
'Cheap politics': Labour fires back at Nicola Willis over ferry budget blowout
Labour finance spokesman Grant Robertson sheds more light on KiwiRail's ferry conundrum.
Clear-out at Waka Kotahi includes exit of chairman Paul Reynolds
The outgoing chairman joined the transport agency's board only in February.
NZ Transport Agency dumps Māori name first for English name
It’s now NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi after NZ First campaign to strip te reo names.
Auckland's new $56b harbour crossing heading for the rocks
Nine plans for a new harbour crossing have come and gone since 1998.
Computerised flyover of the Waikare Deviation
A computerised Waka Kotahi flyover of the Waikare Deviation planned for State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa. Video / Waka Kotahi NZTA
Plans for beachfront highway roundabout south of Napier
Road widening work will take place ahead of building the new Awatoto roundabout.
Update on the progress of the Auckland rail project
City Rail Link chief executive Dr Sean Sweeney and Auckland Transport executive Mark Lambert provide an update on the progress of the Auckland rail project. Video / Dean Purcell
'The isolated north': Business leaders call for urgent investment in critical road infrastructure
Northland businesses are rallying to get better state highways for the 'isolated north'.
Fluoridation ruled unlawful, leaders meeting failure, highway example and congestion charges | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 15 2023
Fluoridation order contained procedural error, despite planned three-leader summit the parties caution against imminent final deal, State Highway 25a showcases the speed of construction when working together and Auckland City Council considers fees for driving at peak time. Video / Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency / NZHerald
Coromandel's SH25A to open before Christmas - three months early
The reopening of the road brings a welcome economic boost to the Coromandel Peninsula.
Calls for accountability for shoddy roads grow as motorists tire of forking out
Waka Kotahi hasn't accepted any claims for vehicle damage in three years.
Audrey Young: What Act and NZ First would want in coalition negotiations
OPINION: Could Winston Peters demand to be Deputy Prime Minister?
Why are potholes repeatedly patched over rather than fixed?
When it comes to fixing potholes in your district, it all comes down to funding.
Legal action launched over $1.25b Transmission Gully motorway
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says it will defend the case.
'Significant disruption': Road to close for three months in $655m project
'There will be an inevitable impact for people who travel through this area.'
Business as usual for Let's Get Wellington Moving as axe looms
National's Chris Bishop says the project is dead and light rail is not on the table.
More roads or more cycleways? We compare the parties' transport policies
The Greens wants to build light rail in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
Napier-Taupō highway speed reduction saving lives, money
Cost-benefit modelling says avoided crashes created $93 million worth of benefits.
Further disruption on the road through Waipawa
Retailers are asking for no repeat of a without-notice shutdown of traffic.
Simon Wilson on the political contest of style, substance and saving lives
OPINION: From Viaduct lunches to saving lives, this election has it all.
Bridge maintenance causes significant road closure in Rotorua
NZTA says closing the road will let it finish the project fastest.
National will scrap Golden Mile plan if contract remains unsigned
The party says it would be inappropriate to sign the contract this close to the election.