New ZealandFar North news in brief: Highway sealing, gun seized and reading ambassador wantedNews snippets from the Far North.27 Jan 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small townOhakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.26 Jan 05:50 AM
New ZealandSH2 reopens after fatal crash forces closureThe crash involved two vehicles and occurred about 8.10am, with one death now confirmed.26 Jan 03:36 AM
New ZealandArmed police block major Auckland highway lane to arrest man over alleged social media commentsPolice said charges would be considered.24 Jan 04:31 AM
New ZealandCongestion builds as Aucklanders flock to holiday hotspotsTraffic may worsen into the weekend, with rain predicted for much of the North Island.24 Jan 01:31 AM
New ZealandTruck crash on Tauranga Eastern Link closes laneA two-vehicle crash on SH2 near Pāpāmoa has closed one lane of the road.21 Jan 04:10 AM
New Zealand$40,000 'Lucky angler' prize returns for Bay Bonanza fishing competition in GisborneAbout 120 boats and more than 500 anglers are expected for this year's event.21 Jan 12:11 AM
New ZealandMajor delays on Auckland’s Southern Motorway after multi-vehicle crashTraffic is slow-moving from Ellerslie, more than 8km away from the accident. 20 Jan 06:26 PM
New ZealandWatch: Traffic tail 15km long as road works on SH2 bite, motorists fumeChipseal works cause heavy traffic, delays between Te Puna and Aongatete.14 Jan 02:12 AM
New ZealandMajor North Island route closed for two monthsGround temperatures above 13C needed to carry out work.12 Jan 06:23 PM
New Zealand'A lot of roadworks and disruption': What you need to know about driving through Waikato this monthSlow road trips will await some this month.10 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Rollercoaster year': Entrepreneurs share their highs and lowsNew products and international expansion are on the cards for the two businesses.08 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandPolice officer nearly hit by truck after driver ignores road closureOne police officer was forced to jump out of the way.08 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandThe NZ region with the highest road death toll in 2024Roads in this region claimed 192 lives from 2022 to 2024.07 Jan 12:00 AM
New Zealand'All emergency services are en route': Injuries after crash on SH3 in King CountryOne person is in moderate condition after the two-vehicle crash.02 Jan 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Common sense needed over use of police resourcesOPINION: Police need to 'hunt where the ducks are'.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Travel news'Recipe for disaster': Kiwis urge American tourist to change itineraryDozens called her plan dangerous but two Americans said the advice was 'alarmist'.28 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandA year in review: What moved the Waikato in October 2024?As the year draws to a close, the Waikato Herald is taking stock of 2024.28 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandMinister reveals when officials will consider 110km/h speed limit on Transmission GullyNZTA has taken over responsibility for completing the road after a court case was settled.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic delays on SH2 in Hutt Valley after motorbike crashThe motorway has now reopened in both directions. 24 Dec 11:24 PM
New Zealand‘Sorry to be the Christmas Grinch’: Bad weather forecast for parts of NZMeanwhile, a meteorologist gives his pick for where he would like to spend Christmas Day.24 Dec 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Businesspeople better than career politiciansOPINION: 'We are becoming a nation much like the US – full of diatribe and hatred.'22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSummer closures of Auckland roads and public transport tipped to cause major disruption'We're working to keep Auckland moving,' says AT's Stacey van der Putten22 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZTA closes passing lanes to help holiday traffic flowThe Transport Agency says traffic moves more 'steadily' with fewer lanes.20 Dec 05:53 AM
New ZealandCrashes, delays as Kiwis flock to holiday hotspotsCongestion forming on Auckland motorways, police urge motorists to stay safe this summer.20 Dec 03:13 AM
New ZealandClear run: Waikato Expressway Ngāruawāhia section back to four lanesRemedial works and safety improvements were finished today.20 Dec 12:55 AM
New ZealandSH1 open to the North: Mangamuka Gorge ready for summer trafficMangamuka Gorge has opened again after years of closure after rain caused multiple slips.19 Dec 02:58 AM
New ZealandOpening of Mangamuka GorgeState Highway 1 in the Far North is once again open after years of closures from storm damage. Video / David Fisher, NZTAWatch19 Dec 02:16 AM
New ZealandRoads busy from today as holiday exodus begins, one killed in SH25 crashParts of the motorway network will be clogged during the Christmas exodus.18 Dec 11:55 PM
New ZealandSignificant delays on SH1 near Cambridge after truck and car crash'Delay your journey or expect delays until vehicle recovery can be completed.'18 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandOne arrested, one moderately injured after SH2 crashThe crash on Wednesday afternoon spilled fuel close to the Waipaoa River Bridge.18 Dec 03:45 AM
CrimeHow a construction company's email blunder led to NZ's first-ever 'cartel conduct' criminal case'It's cheating the system,' a judge said today as MaxBuild's director was sentenced.18 Dec 12:50 AM
New ZealandSH1 detour route near Tokoroa blocked after truck crashed and rolledA police spokesperson said the truck would take some time to remove.15 Dec 08:26 PM
New ZealandSH1 at Karāpiro to close up to four times a year for maintenance worksThe first closure will take place for four days in January.12 Dec 01:13 AM
