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Truck convoy makes historic trip from Taupō to Napier
About 30 trucks and trailers lined up on the Rangitāiki Plains for the 7am start.
PM's handbrake leads to review of state highway speed plan
Chris Hipkins says roads that would see reduced speed limits are in areas of high deaths.
Essential freight to start moving between Napier and Taupō on Tuesday
A month after Gabrielle, SH5 is still closed to the public, but a breakthrough is here.
Watch: 'Someone will die' - shocking moment car mounts footpath to beat red light
'Someone is going to die, it’s just a matter of time... it means people don’t feel safe.'
Focus: What it’s like to drive the new $880 million Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway
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
Watch: Drone footage reveals extent of SH25 slip in Coromandel
There will be an hour-long window for drivers to get through today.
Letters: We must 'prioritise brutally' and get back to basics
OPINION: Letters on school rugby, royals, doctors, Iran, and Ardie Savea.
Watch: Work continues to open Brynderwyn roads
Waka Kotahi NZTA says their "teams are facing challenging conditions with the ground still moving above and below them, but they’re pushing hard to get the road open." Video / NZTA
Cyclone recovery: PM says it might be best to 'give up' on some roads
Some roads, like State Highway 25A, just shouldn't be there, says Chris Hipkins.
Tesla drivers report steering wheels detatching
Model Ys were delivered to customers with a missing bolt that holds the wheel.
Tāmaki Drive caught in a cycle of debacles
OPINION: Auckland Transport's safety and traffic management processes need an overhaul.
Focus: Residents evacuated after major chemical truck fire on motorway
Residents were left shaken after a massive chemical truck blaze on Auckland's Southern Motorway sent debris into their properties. Video / NZ Herald
Massive truck fire on Akl motorway, Nelson murder mystery & Harry lights up NZ | Focus Morning Bulletin: 8 March, 2023
Massive truck fire sees Auckland motorway closed, how our emergency departments are faring under pressure and Mount Ruapehu keeps its cool for the next ski season in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Fatal crash in a car she bought that day: Coroner says winter tyres contributed to tragedy
The tyres were legal - but were not fit for purpose, inquest told.
Multiple flooding callouts in Tauranga; SH25 closed due to washout
There were callouts to 10 properties overnight.
More than 100 local roads still damaged: How do councils choose which to fix first?
While repairs to our roads are now under way, which ones will happen first?
Watch: Canterbury driver 'close to death' after near miss
A Canterbury driver says he was 'close to death' with this near miss. Video / Supplied
Waitangi Bridge to close for five hours for full-load testing
The aim of the testing is to allow Waka Kotahi NZTA to open up both lanes of the bridge.
Watch: Ute rolls, smashes head on into oncoming traffic
A ute rolls head on into another vehicle after hitting a bank on Scenic Drive in Auckland. Video / Piha Community
Why heavy vehicles are allowed on vital SH1 route
Trucks under 50 tonnes can travel on the Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd.
Drivers 'falling asleep at the wheel' more than 100 times each day
A Taupō company is working to make New Zealand's roads safer.
Permanent closure of Te Puna ‘rat run’ proposed
The prospect of permanently closing the road is up for debate.
Watch: NZ Army builds road to isolated community in Hawke's Bay
NZ Army soldiers assisted contractors and logging crews as they removed slips and trees blocking the road through to Tutira, a remote community in Hawke's Bay. Video / NZDF
Kauarapaoa Road in Whanganui closed
The council said they would keep community members informed on when it will be repaired.
State Highway 4 between Raetihi and Ūpokongaro re-opened
The road had been closed since Wednesday, February 15 due to slips and fallen trees.
Truck and trailer units banned from Cove Rd
A major blockage on Cove Rd prompted a ban by Civil Defence.
Fresh geotechnical assessment for SH4 after new slip
'We know this will be frustrating for people in the area.'
Dementia driving test flawed
Opinion: John Williamson says it's a traumatic experience to put any senior through.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Which schools are closed in Auckland?
Auckland Transport is urging people to avoid all non-urgent travel until Tuesday.
Lowering speed limits ‘incredibly dangerous’, Wairarapa businessman says
He claims slower drivers are more likely to be distracted. Waka Kotahi disagrees.
Watch: Heart-stopping moment as car turns in front of fully-laden truck
The car driver cheated certain death by mere inches at the intersection.
Mother, children make 'lucky escape' after falling branch smashes car windshield
'My first thought was I’ve got to look after my kids.'
Coromandel roading crisis, 'recession is inevitable' & PM arrives in Waitangi | Focus Morning Bulletin: 3 February, 2023
Long weekend travellers warned as more rain could be on the way, earthquake jolts the North Island and coroner's findings revealed over washing machine tragedy in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald