NZ Herald was given an exclusive look at the highly anticipated new motorway between Pūhoi and Warkworth as the expected opening date draws near. Video / NZ Herald

There will be an hour-long window for drivers to get through today.

Waka Kotahi won't fund the last 5 per cent of roading costs required.

Presents are unwrapped, leftovers are boxed up and thousands of Kiwis are heading home.

Police are called to deal with wandering stock nearly every day in the South. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is leading a campaign to reduce the number of instances when animals get out of paddocks. Video / Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Cycling group Movement has said it may seek legal action if Waka Kotahi doesn’t run a trial of a walking/cycling lane on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Video / NZ Herald / Waka Kotahi / Auckland Unlimited

The 22 kilometre expressway is near completion. Video / Mike Scott

A look at the stark death toll on New Zealand roads over the years. Video / NZ Herald

Colourful, inspiring and safe in Palmy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Kuripapango Bridge is partially closed for 3 months. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Work teams will attach a new permanent strut on Saturday night, weather permitting.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency general manager transport services Brett Gliddon apologised to Aucklanders for the 'horrific' delays motorists have been facing and warned the structure is still 'vulnerable' despite overnight repairs. Video / Mark Mitchell

As traffic crawls through central Auckland today Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency General Manager Transport Services, Brett Gliddon, revealed there was severe damage to the bridge’s centre span. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Baby bouncing on mum's knee in the back seat alarms Automobile Association.

Commuters faced extremely slow traffic this morning in Auckland.

Great South Rd is closed in both directions following the crash.

Stop a mate driving drunk. Legend. / NZTA

Lucas Arthur is unhappy about $65 "parking breach notices" handed to Uber and taxi drivers dropping off passengers at Princess Wharf. / Doug Sherring

Auckland bus driver refuses to open door for mother and baby.

Car crashes have blocked lanes heading north and southbound on the Northern motorway.

Rail injects more than expected into New Zealand's economy each year, study finds.

Travel times on Auckland motorways at morning and afternoon peaks between 2012 and 2016. Source: New Zealand Transport Agency.

The NZ Transport Agency has released a new animation showing how the Western Ring Route will make it easier to travel through and around Auckland and the upper North Island.

Auckland Transport chairman talks about the City Rail Link.

Auckland's main commuter bus operator, NZ Bus, has started a "Better Bus" campaign to shame errant passengers into better traveller etiquette, writes Brian Rudman.

People wanting to sit practical driving tests are facing hefty waits of up to six weeks before their driving skills can be assessed.